Archive for April 2009
Counting a Cup of Coffee
Hello there
Well I’ve been counting my cups of coffee.
As of today I have put aside AUD444.00
This is equal to one and a half computers.
I am excited that my dream of making a difference is happening cup of coffee by cup of coffee!
This Easter Weekend I have given up Easter eggs and put the money to the cause.
After all Easter eggs do me little good and imaging a smiling happy face of a child with a computer in front of her so that she might learn is much more satisfying.
Easter – a time for thanks, forgiveness, compassion and giving.
Seems to me a perfect time for One Laptop One Child Foundation to get some giving too. If you feel the urge to celebrate you blessings in this way you can contact www.laptop.org to find out what to do.
Till next time
Peace. Blessings and Laptops
Melody
The Boat of Life!
Hello there!
My apologies for not blogging here for some time. I have been busy with living.
The ‘boat of life’ I live in has had some serious storm weather to contend with and I have been trying to get my boat to a safe harbour.
The harbour is within me – not without.
Although the stormy conditions have been externally generated not internally, it is my inner response to them that has caused the choppy weather!
It would appear because I run this blog and I am willing to aid others with my skills and talents that I have become a prime target for scammers.
These professional and highly skilled con artists have been working very hard to undermine my willingness to aid others by trying to get in on the action.
They have not been successful, nor will they EVER be successful in any way that matters.
I will not give up my desire to be of service in my small and seemingly insignificant way of helping young people of developing nations get an education through www.onelaptop.org
While our current global economic crisis is a ripe breeding ground for fear and inappropriate behaviours it is also the place where many wonderful acts of generosity and giving are being taken daily by unsung and unknown heros and heroines, who are making a difference in the communities they live in.
At times like this is it easy to think that we will lose our humanity, our generosity, our love of humankind – but history teaches us that it is at these times of adverity and hardship that we as human beings shine the brightest.
Please remember it is the smallest acts of kindness, thoughtfulness and love that make the greatest change.
Should you find it within your power to help a child of a developing nation get an education, please do not hesitate to contact: www.onelaptop.org.
I know there will be gratitude at your generosity.
Till next time
Melody
