#86 Sponsor a child

When I drew up the neverendinglist, this was one of the first items that I added to it. I firmly believe that the script for life can only be enhanced by sharing life with others. I am extremely fortunate to have been born in the developed world. I have a solid roof over my head, running water, food, vaccinations, education and health care as standard. It was only after I started doing a bit of...

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# 16 Win a photography competition

After making a start on #115 earlier this month it has reignited my interest in photography and motivated me to get snapping again. I like the physical imprint a photograph leaves of the memories that otherwise quickly diminish, or even worse still get consigned to the archive section of the grey matter. Photoblogging is one thing, but there is a danger that it becomes more about quantity than...

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:: Optimism

Optimism is the only characteristic that provides us with the strength and determination to succeed, perhaps because it hides from us the full extent of the challenges that lie ahead! Were we to know all the challenges in advance, we would possibly have been deterred from taking them in the first place. op-ti-mism – hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of...

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#116 Promote World Peas

World Peas. Is it really possible in my lifetime? A month ago I drilled some peas into the raised beds out of the back of house. The exercise was a simple one of distraction at the time for me and a lesson for the boys to educate them about the origins of our food. 4 weeks later the little peas are gathering pace and shooting skywards sending out their tendrils for support. Always being happy...

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:: Book Club #1

A million miles in a thousand years – Donald Miller. Thought I’d start a new feature for the neverendinglist! I’ve read more books this year than I think I’ve read in my whole lifetime. Some good, some bad. I like this one though and the concept seems to echo the sentiments of the script for life. Given my limited literary prowess I’m not going to undertake a...

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