Free Tibet: A Contest

I rarely, if ever, talk politics.  I'm a vegetarian, but I also believe people should eat what they want.  I feel the same way about pretty much everything in my life; I do what I feel is right, and I hope everyone else does what they think right, too.  I'm not here to dictate that, and I chafe at being told what to think myself.

Sometimes, though, a message seems important enough to say something about to the world at large.  The lovely Pippi, creator of wonderful fibers and amazing human-in-general, recently posted her new colorway, Free Tibet, with a reminder that on this eve of the Olympics, it is important to remember that Tibet has seen no improvement in its great need for freedom.  She created the yarn as a prayer, emulating the Tibetan prayer flags that are traditionally hung to "promote peace, compassion, strength, and wisdom" (wikipedia, linked above).

You can order your own skein, to knit prayerfully, as I intend to do with mine, or, you can join our Free Tibet Awareness Contest.  Pippi has generously donated a skein of this gorgeous yarn to be given to a blogger who participates.

Here's the deal:
1.  On 08/08/08, post on your blog "None of us are free until ALL of us are free" with a link back here, as well as a link to one of these informational sites:  Students for a free Tibet or International  Campaign for Tibet.  If you know of another good informational site, feel free to link to that instead.
2.  Leave a comment, letting us know that you are joining us on our quest for awareness.

Pippi said she'd love to see 40 blogs with "None of us are free until ALL of us are free" on them tomorrow.  I think we can aim higher.  50?  75?  100?  Prove me right, people, and leave your comment, and we'll use the random number generator to choose a recipient for Pippi's generous prize.

It seems like a great way to kick of the Ravelympics to me!

   

Comments

[pippi]

The first paragraph of your post reminds me of a HHDL quote, that now I can't find!

Thanks for doing this! I would have never thought about a contest. doh!

One World
One Dream
FREE TIBET!

XO!
S

[Heide]

I absolutely will post for this cause. I have many issues with the Chinese government that will prevent me from watching the Olympics that I don't even know where to start. The lack of human rights extended by them is appalling.

[Jennifer]

I'm in.

[melanie]

I'm up!

http://teabird17.blogspot.com/2008/08/none-of-us-are-free-unless-all-of-us.html

[Stacey]

Here's mine:
http://babblingbrook.wordpress.com/2008/08/08/080808/

[scoutj]

http://www.scoutj.com/2008/08/08/eye-candy-firday-a-contest/

as you wish!

[Karin]

It's up. I love the idea of knitting prayerfully. I will be doing that.
http://fallsknitting.blogspot.com/

[ann-marie mackay]

I posted mine:
http://thechickswithsticks.blogspot.com/2008/08/olympics.html

[Victoria]

Of course I will post this on my blog! My heart bleeds whenever I hear or read of the situation in Tibet. God bless you for doing this!

www.confused-mommy.blogspot.com

[Chris]

Done. Thanks for helping remind us what's important. http://www.stumblingoverchaos.com/?p=923

[lola]

Here you go:
http://twoblacksheep.typepad.com/two_black_sheep/2008/08/none-of-us-are.html

[Liz]

Here's mine: http://iamthelizardqueen.wordpress.com/2008/08/08/8808/

What do you think would be a good project for the prayer flag yarn? I really love the look of it and the idea behind it, but I'm trying not to buy yarn if I don't have a project in mind for it. Hmm.

[Kirsten]

Done!
http://throughtheloops.typepad.com/through_the_loops/2008/08/i-must-descend.html

[Martha]

I'm up: http://marvelg.blogspot.com

What a great way to spread awareness.

[Hanna]

I'll be posting about this on WiKnit (http://wiknit.blogspot.com) right away! Thank you for doing this. And I hope I can do my little part to spread the word.

[Michelle]

I am here at http://thechickswithsticks.blogspot.com/

[Mouse]

I posted on my blog as well... http://www.knottymouse.com/2008/08/08/remember/

[Elaine]

I'm on my way to post this on my blog. Great idea - important issue.

[Kat]

Done.

http://superguppy.wordpress.com/2008/08/08/free-tibet/

On such an auspicious day, wouldn't it be great if we could get it posted on 80 blogs?

[Rachel O]

I don't have a blog, but I am with you in spirit. Thank you for raising awareness of this issue.

[veronica]

http://itchystitchy.blogspot.com/2008/08/none-of-us-are-free-until-all-of-us-are.html

Great idea. I suppose the silver lining of the controversy of China hosting the games is that the world is airing China's dirty laundry, and even my mom (bless her) knows a little more about the situation in Tibet. That's got to count for something, right?

[Terri]

I was so inspired by your post, I cried! I already had planned on doing something Orange on my blog for the Color Orange Project... this goes right along with it! Your words are beautiful :)

http://www.terri.terriandphil.com/
http://www.thecolororange.net/uk/

[Megan]

I'm in.

Global awareness is kind of big thing around my house.

http://megaknits.blogspot.com/2008/08/free-tibet.html
http://megaknits.blogspot.com/2008/08/send-us-to-mexico-and-win-fabulous.html

[Farrah]

http://www.myspace.com/farrahmascara
thar ya go!

[Bethany]

Thank you for this. It may be small, but it makes me feel like I'm doing something.

http://notjustanybeth.blogspot.com/