Friday, September 29, 2017

WE ARE THE WORLD BLOGFEST!



In these crazy days of angst and turmoil, hatred and negativity that seems to lead the daily newscasts of late, I choose to join in the WE ARE THE WORLD BLOGFEST to counter all of that with a message of light that brings me GREAT JOY!
I belong to a ukulele club that goes out and about to strum at the local hospital as well as for the residents of local nursing homes.  It's a "feel good" time for everyone, including the 6 - 8 strummers who all volunteer their time to spread the joyful sounds of the ukulele.

Many of the senior residents that we visit do not have family members close by, and the interaction with them brings smiles to all of our faces.  I like to take along a few extra ukes to hand out, and encourage them to just strum along, even though they don't know how to play, while the others are singing along and crooning to their long lost loved ones.  Although, a couple former guitar players were able to join in on uke for fun.  Two gentlemen come in their wheelchairs with their bongo drums to play with us, too!  It's really a grand old time.

So instead of focusing on the darkest bits of society, how about we focus on what we as individuals can do to shine the light.  Here's one individual who is doing just that... Dr. Paulo Martins of the Hospital das Clinicas in Ribeirao Preto who plays his ukulele for a young cancer patient!  

 Music truly is a universal language...

And here are some members of our ukulele group who love to strum for fun!  
WE CAN MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE...DO YOUR PART!
 The feeling you get in return for making a difference, makes it all worthwhile!
Won't you join me?
ALOHA!

12 comments:

  1. I delights me knowing you're out spreading joy and uke aloha!

    And what a charming video of the little patient enjoying a uke serenade - such a precious time out from what I'm sure is a very challenging time.

    So glad you joined #WATWB this month and spread some love and light. May it be returned to you many times over.

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  2. Who doesn't love a ukelele? I'm so glad to hear that you visit a local seniors' home. They are always starved for entertainment and fun in those places.

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  3. We have a handful of ukuleles in our (very musical) house, and this sounds like a blast! I love that you bring extras along for people to simply have fun with.

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  4. This is wonderful Vicki! Music truly lightens the heart and brings joy to player and listener - thank you for this lovely post and great that you're joining in the #WATWB! Have a strummingly excellent weekend! Aloha to you :)

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  5. What a gift you all share Vicki! Music is a uniter.

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  6. Hi Vicki - we have a group here that go round playing their ukeleles in various places and inspire people to join to play ... it's a wonderful group ... cheers Hilary

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  7. Music is healing. And you are doing a great job. Happy to join with you for #WATWB !!!

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  8. What a lovely gesture, sharing your music. I hardly dare admit I've taken up the ukulele as I'm struggling with some chords, but I love the sound it makes when I hit the right notes by accident. Thank you for visiting my site and leaving a comment so I could find you, too.

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  9. That is a wonderful thing to do and I'm sure it brings much joy to others as well as yourself. : )

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  10. I can't think of a musical instrument that shouts (or, ahem, strums) HAPPY as much as the ukulele does. What a lovely initiative!
    Guilie @ Quiet Laughter

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  11. The power of positive thinking. I love your ukulele group.
    Amalia
    xo

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  12. Love your ukulele group. We need more music and love in this world and less news reports. Great job. Hug B

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