I am a believer in democracy, freedom, and equality. From this point of view I consider that all days of the week are equal and equally beautiful and, at the same time, each of them can be the "the most beautiful day". There are so many little components that make a normal day the most beautiful day and there are so many reasons for each of us to choose a certain day as the most beautiful.
This convoluted and cheap conclusion came to me thinking about this Sunday, which I should tell you about. What to choose, what would be more interesting? As I believe, everyone has their own reasons for declaring a day as beautiful, wonderful, sublime, etc. Everything is very personal and can be totally uninteresting for others, if it does not refer to traveling, holidays, visiting museums, or watching shows.
I will now risk bringing before you snippets of a day no different from any other, perhaps boring for any of you but so important to me. Because for me every new day is wonderful, I mean I try to get used to thinking that. Because that's why I write in Silver Bloggers, I think that's where this attitude is easiest to understand!
The Most Beautiful Day is an old Romanian song, sung by a musically talented architect, Alexandru Andries. One of the most loved folk singers in Romania. A veteran of this musical genre. This short song is one of my all-time favorites, a sad love song, actually about the loss of love!
One of the purposes for which I write here is also to make known my small and remote country, located at the eastern edge of the European Union, with a long border with Ukraine and, unfortunately, so close to Russia! Through all my posts I try to show a small part of my country, the city where I live, the architecture, the culture, and the reasons why it should be visited. About music I wrote less, I showed less because of the Romanian language barrier, totally unknown to you.
Today I thought I could somehow overcome this problem by translating, with my limited possibilities, the text of the song, so that you can understand what the singer is saying.
For those interested in listening to a sensitive and sad song and not understanding anything, this is...
the most beautiful day
It was in the beginning when you couldn't lie to me!
A kind of a longer, the more beautiful day
It will be if only we could lie
I would turn back the clock, you would boil two soft eggs
You'd say at home it's just us
Silence would help you get rid of my question
Of all the questions, the hardest...
When it gets dark in the evening, you can't control yourself
From the bathroom, on the phone, you would talk
With a dark voice, with a sullen air
Anything just to see me go
And then you wonder, you know, the most beautiful day
It was in the beginning when you couldn't lie to me!
I've listened to this song dozens of times. It saddens me deeply but I'm glad I haven't experienced it myself, Luckily in my youth, it was not possible to talk on the phone from the bathroom!
This Sunday I stayed home. Alone! My wife went to church and I stayed home. I like to be alone once in a while. Then I want to solve certain things and problems that when we're together at home I don't really manage. Unfortunately, when I'm alone, I can't decide what to do first and most of the time I end up doing nothing.
That's what happened today. To save the day, I decided to read posts on Hive, glad to have the silence I needed. I liked that a lot.
God, what talented colleagues we have! What gorgeous posts, both visually and in content. Aesthetic pleasure is complemented with lots of useful information.
Aesthetic, eclectic style, and magazine-like photos at @dswigle, I must admit she is my unwavering role model and constant support in all these four years we've been in this wonderful place.
Dramatic and so concisely and accurately written in the wartime conditions of Kyiv. It's incredible how @zirochka shows us the situation much more closely than any famous journalist or war correspondent. She and her husband's lives are permanently in danger and we are all worried.
Greece is my favorite place to travel and dream. Island travel is more difficult but dreaming is free. A good alternative to dreaming are @traisto and @fotostef's posts about where they live on the island of Crete.
Regarding Greece, another pleasant surprise. Another friend from there, @tikotiko, has started posting again, after a two-year break! I really enjoyed it, @tikotiko delighted me with her travel posts and especially with her Greek cuisine recipes. Coming back, after such a long absence, is extremely hard and I hope we will all help her in this endeavor!
Reading can turn an ordinary day into a special one, not the most beautiful day but close. Perhaps a flower heralding the arrival of spring will help too.
Once again I was lost for words. I started with an idea that I lost along the way because I have to admit I wanted this post to be otherwise.
Post inspired by
#sublimesunday, topic proposed by @c0ff33a
#beautifulsunday, topic proposed by @ace108
Dear Dan @bluemoon - I have to admit, I admire the way you start your post, giving me such a beautiful, but sad song. Some days, my mood wants to hear it, again and again. I actually do not need to understand the words to like the song. Many times, songs like this - you can feel them without understanding. I hope that makes sense. It is such a lovely ballad, but, the video spells it all out for you.
Thank you for the mention and the kind words, Dan. I have always been happy to share your journey here with you. I love your views, always digging into the heart of the matter, taking my thoughts with you. We have evolved in so many ways, I have discovered that your thoughts run deep and I learn so much from this thinking you do, always being able to take something away from it. I thank you always for your friendship.
My thoughts are with @zirochka and her family, standing up to defend what is theirs. Not only for them but, for the generations that lie ahead of them. It always looks more accurate, the view from inside. The news could be accurate from the newscasters, but, they like sensationalism. My heart to her always. ❤️
@traisto and @fotostef's posts??? Hello, beautiful!!!! I love them! I do not know/remember @tikotiko, but, will look her up. Thanks!
Your posts are wonderful pieces of you! Never change. Quiet is something I have a hard time finding. One of these days, I am going to run away from home for a while. :)
Have a wonderful week ahead!
Thank you so much @dswigle, that was super sweet of you!
@bluemoon your name is Dan? Look what I learned today!!!
We have shared so much and, I know it sounds naive, but I had never thought of your real name! Blue Moon and Magda :)
I didn't say anything that wasn't true!
Such a beautiful song, and so sad... The most beautiful day is a day when you are alive, safe and sound.
You're certainly right. When we are not faced with such serious problems we forget what are the most important things in life. First of all life! Please, take care of yourself!
What an unusual post. Well unusually kick started to what I always expect of your lovely photographic walks @bluemoon. Totally agree with you about the glamorous couple @traisto and @fotostef. They truly have added a sweet nectar to the Hive. As for Denise, well how many of us would probably not be here - or at least not happily buzzing around - if it weren't for the gentle @dswigle. She is the bees knees! Hmmmmmm....actually if I think of Hive and all the quiet behind the scenes encouragement she is the perfect queen bee complete with a bouquet of flowers as her crown
"Once again I was lost for words. I started with an idea that I lost along the way because I have to admit I wanted this post to be otherwise" Perfectly summed up because; as you say - reading can turn an ordinary day into a special one
I wanted to try it a different way, let's say I'm in research. I'm glad I can say we have mutual friends and I'm glad they are so special.
Tracey ❤️ Honestly...Throws you a hug!
Beauty is with us all the time, we just need that little extra effort to look for it.
I agree with you! Happy are those who see beauty.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I trust you and your family are all well!
With all pleasure and joy to see you here again! We have some health issues too and we still have Putin's shadow pretty close but otherwise, it's good, we're trying to enjoy the rest of our remaining life.
I hope you are able to manage the health problems and that you are armed with strength and patience.. I also hope this war ends soon and doesn"t turn into a world war..have a nice day!
Thank you very much! I also hope that you are well and will choose, if you have time, to post more here.
I hope you won't be disappointed by the lack of audience you have now, unfortunately here you are very quickly forgotten, even in a much shorter absence than you have been. To get back in the game, I'll tell you a few tips now. You probably know this too and that's why I ask you to forgive me if I'm boring you.
First of all, you need to post more often, at least once every two days, and comment on posts that you find interesting and close to your topics. Your posts are nice and enjoyable but they need to be seen.
For more visibility it is good to post in communities that are close to the topic of your post, such as: Foodies Bee Hive for posts about food, recipes ; Haveyoubeenhere for travelers; Photography Lovers if you post some good photos along with a short story; Ladies of Hive if there are topics of interest to women; Market Friday here you post on Fridays, if you mean shopping or places where something is sold, from the market to the opera, you can choose any topic; Wednesday Walk if you write about a walk, anywhere, and put some photos, it gets posted on Wednesdays.
These are a few examples, there are many communities you can explore.
You need to access the community link and join. Once you've joined you can post from there by choosing "new post"...
I don't use hive blog to post anymore, that's why I don't know how to access the community there but I guess it's put somewhere in plain sight. The links above are from Ecency, where I post from, I find it easier, if you want to see how it is you can find HERE explanations.
Another easy place to post from is PeakD. If you want to explore them and choose whether you want to try them or stay on the classic hiveblog.
I've tried to give you some information about how Hive looks now, I don't know if you need it, I did it in the hope that you will choose to continue here, with us. If you have any questions I will gladly answer them, as far as I know.
Dear @bluemoon thank you so much for taking the time to write so much information for me! All this is very very useful to me as I left with Steem and returned with Hive.. I will explore the links very diligently!
Unfortunately, I don't have much time to devote, as I work long hours, but I' ll try to post more often.
Also, my mood is down, due to my late health issues - I hope to cheer up quickly.
I am very grateful and perhaps I' ll revert with questions! Thank you so so much !
Yeah, I figured you'd have a hard time getting started in the new Hive. I'm trying to help as much as I can to make you feel comfortable here but I'm also interested to see your blogs. The issue with free time is an impediment, I'm struggling with that too, even though I'm not working anymore.
Please take it slow, get used to it and then decide. I wish you all the best!
I know you try to help and I really appreciate it! We ll see how it works out.. Again, thank you - I already checked the groups you advised and joined.
Have a nice day!
I can't understand it, but just listening to the melody and I can feel the emotional feelings in the song.
I totally agree :)
Thanks so much for all your special comments! Of course, you can't understand the words but there is a similarity because the languages of our countries are sisters, being of Latin origin. Perhaps the tone of the words may be familiar to you.
The tone of the words is familiar and pleasant to listen to. It made me want to learn a bit about Romanian.
Have a wonderful day! :)
I'm glad you feel that way. Thank you. I wish you an equally wonderful day!
I think that all days of the week will be equal after retirement for me :)
You have a point. I don't know how Romanian language is, however I think you have the same letter with Turkish, Ş 🙄
I would love to visit Greek islands, but it is too difficult for several reasons. The most important one is Visa fee. Therefore, you are lucky for being in EU.
Yes, I'm lucky to be in the EU for a lot more reasons now with the war in Ukraine. Also, because Romania is a former communist country, EU membership helps us a lot, unfortunately not so many Romanians understand this.
Of course, the Greek islands are beautiful, I'm a little over-excited and I exaggerate with my impressions but you have the advantage of living so close and in similar conditions plus the same climate.
Yes, it's true, we have the letter Ş.
Everybody knows Romania and Hagi especially when his son plays for my football team Rangers,
I understand about the alone time, there are some things you need to solve on your own, having someone there can be a distraction!
Yes, Hagi was a great football player and I hope his son will be the same.
It's not nice to be alone but sometimes we need solitude and quiet.
Ianis is a skilled footballer but not as good as his father, maybe one day though!
Yes it is not nice to be alone but that solitude and quiet is needed from time to time😁
Yes, you're right. Probably the difference between a "born" footballer vs a "made" footballer!
Exactly, father was a 'born' footballer and son is a 'bornish' footballer but still very technically gifted😁
There's a lovely stand/table for the pot of flowers.
I'm glad you like it, it's our items that remind us of the pleasure of being outside after winter passes.
So happy to be amongst your readings @bluemoon!
I always enjoy those posts that start for another reason and end up with a totally different one, how the mind follows its own path. And I loved the song, so beautiful! Thank you for the translation!
It sounds quite familiar, hahaha! I am like this all the time!
Have a beautiful day!
I am glad you are among my readers, the few but so valuable. Thank you!
It gives me so much pleasure that there are other people, some I admire, who sometimes behave like me. It helps me to believe that I am also... normal.
This song in an unknown language I put on intentionally, as a test. Only those I expected to comment on the song commented on it and I'm happy because of that.
I feel the same way too @bluemoon! So happy when I realize that some people actually read my posts! And your, are a great pleasure to read!
Of course we are... normal, haha!
So sorry for my late reply. Pruning days and Hive don't seem to go together! Luckily the weather got worse AGAIN and it seems we are going to have the next days off :)
I'm sorry, too, for the late response. I don't know how schedule changes happen all the time, I reserve some time for reading and replying or commenting but outside influences appear and I can't do what I set out to do. Even if I don't reply or comment I want you to know that I read your posts, which give me great pleasure.
There have been times in my life when I worked all day, physically, on building the house. I know how tiring it is and that you can't do anything else, so I understand very well how hard it is to do the tilling of the soil, planting and tending to the seedlings, and all that is needed for your farm. Of course, there is no more time and strength for Hive.
I hope you will find times to think of Hive as a relaxation, i.e. choose an easier path.
I often see Hive as a mental luxurious spa :)
After hard work, being lost in all these stories and other people's lives is a blessing! But writing or commenting at that time, impossible!
What I don't like is that I have stopped reading books with all this reading on Hive, can you believe it? I never expected it to be so interesting!
Never worry about not replying! On my behalf, I will not worry either! And oh my, if we already have a ton of things to worry about anyway!
Yay! 🤗
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