Live Love Laugh Learn … Create the possibilities

#WATWB Barber makes the cut

#WATWB story of barber cutting hair of homeless

On the last Friday of each month, We Are the World Blogfest invites bloggers to join together in promoting positive news. If you would like to join in, please check out the rules and links below.

Founders of the blogfest state that

“There are many an oasis of love and light out there, stories that show compassion and the resilience of the human spirit. Sharing these stories increases our awareness of hope in our increasingly dark world.”

I agree and like to join in as often as I can.

This month I am sharing a local story about a barber whose acts of kindness turned another’s life around. The barber Nicky Patti is extremely humble and doesn’t brag about the effects of his actions. Instead he says, ‘I think if everyone does their one per cent then the world would be different.’

Nicky Patti says if each person does their one percent the world would be a better place

I agree! How have you given your one per cent today?

Click here to read the whole article.

Here are the guidelines for #WATWB:

1. Keep your post to Below 500 words, as much as possible.

2. Link to a human news story on your blog, one that shows love, humanity, and brotherhood. Paste in an excerpt and tell us why it touched you. The Link is important, because it actually makes us look through news to find the positive ones to post.

3. No story is too big or small, as long as it Goes Beyond religion and politics, into the core of humanity.

4. Place the WE ARE THE WORLD badge or banner on your Post and your Sidebar. Some of you have already done so, this is just a gentle reminder for the others.

  1. Help us spread the word on social media. Feel free to tweet, share using the #WATWB hashtag to help us trend!

Tweets, Facebook shares, Pins, Instagram, G+ shares using the #WATWB hashtag through the month most welcome. We’ll try and follow and share all those who post on the #WATWB hashtag, and we encourage you to do the same.

The co-hosts for this month are: Shilpa Garg, Inderpreet Kaur Uppal, Peter Nena, Damyanti Biswas,  Eric Lahti.

 Please pop over to their blogs to read their stories, comment and share.

Click here to join in and enter the link to your post. The bigger the #WATWB group each month, the greater the joy!

Thank you for reading. I appreciate your comments. Please share your thoughts.

Thank you blog post

 

Comments

44 responses to “#WATWB Barber makes the cut”

  1. Charli Mills Avatar

    Your story reflects the #WATWB mission of spreading good news and encouraging us to find it. Nicky understands how a good haircut can make a difference in someone’s life. The photos in his article are proof of that alteration. Thank you for sharing the positive vibes!

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Norah Avatar

      Thank you for reading the good news, Charli. It’s wonderful to have the opportunity of sharing good news stories that might otherwise be missed.

      Liked by 1 person

  2. Susan Scott Avatar

    This is a WONDERFUL story Norah – so great for #WATWB … thank you for sharing it. He’s a cut above the rest. I agree, giving WON percent makes such a difference! Have a great week 🙂

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Norah Avatar

      Thank you, Susan. I’m pleased you enjoyed the story as much as I did. 🙂

      Liked by 1 person

  3. Jacqui Murray Avatar

    I am inspired, Norah.

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Norah Avatar

      I’m happy to hear that, Jacqui.

      Like

  4. calmkate Avatar

    Hi Norah, loved your entry in the Travel rodeo about the insurance 😉

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Norah Avatar

      Aw, thank you, Kate. That’s very kind of you, and so thoughtful to pop over here and tell me so.

      Liked by 1 person

      1. calmkate Avatar

        told four of you … the four winners in my assessment 🙂

        Liked by 1 person

        1. Norah Avatar

          Aw, that’s so sweet. Thanks, Kate. I’m pleased you enjoyed the story. I worked hard on it but felt I really needed a few more words to really get the message I wanted.

          Liked by 1 person

          1. calmkate Avatar

            no I thought it was polished, maybe you are hard on yourself 🙂

            Liked by 1 person

            1. Norah Avatar

              Well, thank you. I appreciate your comments. Did you not enter the travel contest? I couldn’t see one from you in the compilation.

              Liked by 1 person

              1. calmkate Avatar

                no that was my limited net access time …

                Liked by 1 person

                1. Norah Avatar

                  That can be a problem.

                  Liked by 1 person

                  1. calmkate Avatar

                    have more now but may well have none for a few days at the end of my recharge month … living well below the poverty line does have consequences but getting off grid has allowed me a car 🙂

                    Like

  5. calmkate Avatar

    wow lovely story … you mean it needs to actually be in the news, not one we are sharing … will go over and check that out!

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Norah Avatar

      That’s right, Kate – a news story.

      Liked by 1 person

      1. calmkate Avatar

        ouch that probably does knock me out … 😦

        Liked by 1 person

        1. Norah Avatar

          You could check with the organisers. 🙂

          Liked by 1 person

          1. calmkate Avatar

            ok will do … but maybe they might think I’m writing fiction …

            Liked by 1 person

            1. Norah Avatar

              I think it’s good to shout out the good things you see happening in the community. 🙂

              Liked by 1 person

              1. calmkate Avatar

                lol as I have been trying to do for years on my blog Norah … good news, warm stories, good cheer … we really need it these days!

                Liked by 1 person

                1. Norah Avatar

                  We do. And you do a good job of it on your blog. Keep up the good work.

                  Liked by 1 person

                  1. calmkate Avatar

                    thanks Norah, I can but try 🙂

                    Like

  6. calmkate Avatar

    Sounds like a great idea … something I’ve been consciously trying to do so will try to link a few posts, thanks for the tip Norah!

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Norah Avatar

      That would be fabulous, Kate. It really fits with your positive themes.

      Liked by 1 person

      1. calmkate Avatar

        yes thanks Norah … but don’t read much news I tend to get it direct from the person 🙂

        Liked by 1 person

        1. Norah Avatar

          Well, we’ll see. 🙂

          Liked by 1 person

  7. Patricia Tilton Avatar

    Wow! I love the idea. Never heard of #WATWB. Will check it out!

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Norah Avatar

      That’s fabulous, Patricia. It is a wonderful initiative. I do hope you join in. 🙂

      Like

  8. dgkaye Avatar

    I got goosebumps reading that Norah. What a beautiful thing to do to lift others. ❤

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Norah Avatar

      I’m pleased you enjoyed the story, Debby. I think he’s a pretty special person. 🙂

      Liked by 1 person

      1. dgkaye Avatar

        Absolutely! 🙂

        Liked by 1 person

  9. TanGental Avatar

    Sounds like a lovely chap. We have a story here about a young Syrian refugee who was bullied but since an awful video went viral there been a crowd funding of some 130k to help him and his family settle properly. Sometimes the good people do emerge, though it is sad it takes the awful to be the catalyst.

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Norah Avatar

      That’s a wonderful story too, Geoff, and perfect for #WATWB. It is great to see stories in the media of good deeds. There should be more of them for the copycatters to emulate.

      Like

  10. thecontentedcrafter Avatar

    What a worthwhile story to share Norah, thank you!

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Norah Avatar

      I’m pleased you enjoyed it, Pauline. Thanks for stopping by.

      Liked by 1 person

  11. Miriam Hurdle Avatar

    This is such a wonderful idea. I’ll remember this but the last Friday of next two months I’ll be traveling. Thank you for the post, Norah!

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Norah Avatar

      It would be wonderful if you could join in when you are home from travelling, Miriam. The more positive stories shared, the happier our world. 🙂

      Liked by 1 person

      1. Miriam Hurdle Avatar

        Yes, you’re right. I wrote a poem about ‘optimism is contagious.” 🙂

        Liked by 1 person

        1. Norah Avatar

          It certainly is. Thank you.

          Liked by 1 person

          1. Miriam Hurdle Avatar

            You’re welcome, Norah!

            Liked by 1 person

  12. viviankirkfield Avatar

    Thank you, Norah…I’d never heard of #WATWB…but it sounds like something we need to do more of. I’ve been MIA for quite a while…I apologize…too many deadlines and not enough time to visit blogs. But I’m so happy I came here today.

    Like

    1. Norah Avatar

      It’s lovely of you to pop in when you’re so busy with the publication and promotion of your own books, Vivian. Congratulations on your successes. I look forward to reading them. 🙂

      Like

Leave a reply to thecontentedcrafter Cancel reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.