Why are sock monkeys still popular today?
Bonnie: A short answer to that, and there are many varieties of common answers, is that sock monkeys are popular still today because it is connected to our core human ability and need to create. I see the creative force in us as a part of the love in our souls. That is what I think is at the core of this toy. The maker puts their love into it – a little of their soul passes into it and a little life is born each one uniquely different! That love is like a little attractive light in them. Norm: What challenges or obstacles did you encounter while putting together your book? How did you overcome these challenges? Bonnie: That is the story of my life. No short answer here! Ha! At one level I didnt really encounter any real challenges or obstacles in doing this book. In fact the doors opened up in a magical and divine way. It was a steady stream of connections. Each and every person I connected with unquestioningly gave me a part of themselves without even knowing who I was, other than wha
