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The Greek Festival

~~~~~OPA~~~~~ This is the happiest day of my year! At Saint Basil's Festival, in my heart. You would see fireworks and hear the cheers. Nothing can keep me from this Festival apart. It's the kindness of Greeks, so sparkly of heart. It's my home on this earth. So though I will be not online this morning~ You , who support me, are going with me, no warning. Of Greek pastries and food you will sup, And even Retsina.. drink up, drink up. Ah, the Frappes and music divine. A few Greek circle dances, you will feel more than divine! Love, Panagiota

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Quoth Theraven

Date: 4/5/2020 4:19:00 PM

~~~~~~~~Opa!~~~~~~~~~ I found it! I would kill (a cow) for some homemade souvlaki and pita bread right now. -R

Panagiota Romios
Date: 4/5/2020 4:30:00 PM

Oh! You found it! Wouldn't some of us just geek the same as you. some Greek delicacies you can get online at Greekmarket.com OPA... Panagiota xx

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 9/8/2019 9:54:00 AM

H Panagiota, I understand you 100% percent of the way - we have festivals at each Greek church around Johannesburg, in fact too many Greek churches have been built - sadly so many Greeks have emigrated, it really is heartbreaking to see the churches more than half empty and the communities shrinking. Incidentally we also have a St. Basils here also. Wonderful poem dear friend. Hugs, Jennifer.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/8/2019 10:58:00 AM

In my area, believe it or not, is only Greek church...Saint Basil's! SF and Oakland have far more Greek churches. Churches of any kind are losing parishioners. As human beings so wrongly seek solace everywhere and avoid God. I have seen it here. People more than willing to say "spiritual"but rarely own up to the real deal. Easier to make up their own Commandments. Have zero idea of why the Ark was built. Love, Panagiota

Arturo Michael

Date: 9/8/2019 8:14:00 AM

Enjoy the festival...in the Greek of you...

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/8/2019 10:29:00 AM

Arturo, dear, Arturo! What a cool comment! I got your message. It really touched me! Love, Panagiota

Nette Onclaud

Date: 9/8/2019 6:00:00 AM

thrilled by your mirthful melody, panagiota... have a feast and dance on!..huggs

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/8/2019 6:23:00 AM

Nette! What a great comment, and I did what you said!ah~ wishing you continued success as a poet. Love,Panagiota

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/7/2019 11:38:00 PM

This sounds like so much fun Panagiota. Have a wonderful time and enjoy a pastry for me! : ) xxoo

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/8/2019 6:18:00 AM

Connie!I wanted to bring all the pastry home!LOL In fact, I wanted to bring all the food home.I could not fail to bring that round Greek bread home. Plus a box of pastries. Heaven on earth.i have Feta here and Olive oil, black Olives and tomatoes.Glad you like their food. Wonderful to see you again.Thank you. Love,Panagiota

Matthew Anish

Date: 9/7/2019 10:02:00 PM

Yasu One of my best friends is Greek and his late mother cooked up delicious Greek dishes which I used to love. I really liked lemon soup which she used to make. Nice write! Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/8/2019 6:09:00 AM

Yasu..it is now Sunday. I am ecstatic to hear you ate Greek cuisine so very young. Moreover, wonderful to see you here again' you can make the Avgolemeno soup, too. No biggie.look on line.glad you related to this and commented! Love, Panagiota

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 9/7/2019 8:15:00 PM

Thanks for the invite ;) mmm

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/8/2019 5:37:00 AM

Your are welcome, and honestly were there, beating in my heart. Love, Panagiota

Tom Cunningham

Date: 9/7/2019 4:05:00 PM

Hope you have a wonderful time Panagiota, smash a plate for me. Tom.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/8/2019 5:35:00 AM

Alas Tom! No plate smashing-)) perhaps they did that l later in the evening? We were there in the afternoon.Nonetheless, this poet loved each moment.I know you have been to Greece.. Packed yesterday! Love, Panagiota

Rico Leffanta

Date: 9/7/2019 3:04:00 PM

I shall be happy just listening to my old Nana Mouskouri tapes, but in younger days found, "Zorba le Grec" to be wonderful background music for making love. Have fun! Aloha! Rico

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/8/2019 5:30:00 AM

Rico! Hello in that beautiful state you reside in! Have never been to it, but my daughter has THREE times and adores Hawaii! I love bouzouki music and Greek dances and the music you do. I heard Sarantos is really good, but never heard him yet. Thank you my friend, for visiting and sharing. Love, Patricia

Quoth Theraven

Date: 9/7/2019 12:11:00 PM

Panagiota, A Greek festival, sounds so nice. I like my saganaki fried and flambéed. Gyro with meat, tomatoes, onions, and tzatziki sauce. -Richard

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/7/2019 12:17:00 PM

Indeed, Saganaki and that sauce! To die for. Thanks, Richard. Gyros, but of course Love, Panagoita

Line Gauthier

Date: 9/7/2019 11:59:00 AM

Have fun, Panagiota. Can I place an order?? Avgolemono, tirapita, moussaka, pastitsio, followed by chai, galactobouriko and baklava... and then ouzo. That's all! Opa !

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/7/2019 12:14:00 PM

OMG! You know your Greek foods well! Will bring back what I can. OPA! Panagiota