C’mon, People, It’s Nie Nie Day!

Rep. Steve Clark’s daughter, Stephanie Nielson (author of the absolutely amazing NieNie Dialogues), and her husband Christian were in a plane crash and face a tough – and expensive – road to recovery.

My sis-in-law Gabby Blair (author of the absolutely amazing Design Mom) has declared today Nie Nie Day! and has helped organize over 165 auctions to help raise money for the beautiful Nielson family. (Check out all the participants listed at Design Mom, and marvel at the goodness that exists in this world!).

When tragedy strikes, people often wonder how they can help. Well, folks, here’s how! Check out the totally cool stuff being auctioned and part yourself from a few dollars. Many of the auctions close on 8/31/08.

And, please, outbid me on some stuff, or I’ll have to sell a kid to pay for it all. Start here, at Oh Happy Day – (the absolutely amazing blog of another sis-in-law Jordan Ferney). FYI, I’m gonna steal a tricked out ride, if no one out there loves their kids or grandkids.

UPDATE: this blogger went all in and needs some bids.

UPDATE (my auction item): A few years ago, I listed the things I do, and ranked them from 1-star (crummy) to 5-star (legendary). The 1- and 2-star items were plentiful. The single, solitary 5-star item I had was making waffles. Through hundreds of experiments that tested the outer limits of my wife’s marital vows, I created the best waffle batter ever. Truly. So . . .

. . . my auction item is awesome waffles and dulce de leche crème topping. If you live in Utah or want to come to my house in St. George, I’ll make them for you fresh. (My company alone might make this a bargain, since I soon might be the best person ever). Otherwise, I’ll freeze pack it and ship it to you (my cost, of course) with warmest regards.

And, yes, I realize that waffling might not be the best identifying superlative for a politician, but I publicly bare my shame to help out a great cause. Let’s start the bidding at $20. Include email or link, to make arrangements. Bid open until end of Sunday 8/31.