Blue Skies - smiling at me

The original "Blue Skies" song, written by Irving Berlin in 1926, is a celebration of optimism, happiness, and hope, despite difficult past times. The "blue skies" represent a brighter future, with lyrics like "Bluebirds singing a song" symbolizing newfound joy and "blue days, all of them gone" acknowledging the end of hardship. The song's meaning is further enhanced by its musical structure, where the hopeful lyrics are contrasted by a descending minor key melody, adding a touch of irony and depth. 

• Hope and New Beginnings:

  The recurring imagery of blue skies suggests a new day and a fresh start, with the "bluebird of happiness" singing from the trees. 

   
• Overcoming Hardship:

  The lyrics directly contrast the current positive outlook with past "blue days," emphasizing a transition from sadness and difficulty to happiness and success. 

   
• Irving Berlin's Personal Context:

  The song was written during a period of personal upswing for Berlin, and its optimistic message reflects his own feelings of joy and contentment at the time. 

   
• Musical Irony:

  The contrasting minor key harmony with the sunny lyrics adds a layer of complexity to the song, suggesting that even in the midst of joy, there can be a bittersweet or ironic undertone. 

   
• Timeless Symbolism:

  The use of "blue skies" as a metaphor for a positive situation or an easy path forward has become a common idiom, appearing in various contexts to denote success or a bright future. 

   

  The purpose of writing this post, is to let you know we are working hard to give you the best experience possible when it comes to storytelling and providing hope for the world.

  I know my wife mentioned I am a huge fan of super hero movies...but I am also a Trekkie.

  I finished watching Start Trek Nemesis, where Data (Brent Spiner)  sacrifices himself so Captain Picard (Patrick Stewart) can live. During the movie Data dedicates this song to Commander Riker (Jonathan Frakes) and Counselor Troi (Marina Sirtis) on their marriage.

  Even though I have seen the movie a few times, I enjoy the conflict between Captain Picard and his younger clone. The Clone grew up in a prison setting being physically and mentally tormented by the Romulans. 

  Even though he looked like a younger version of Captain Picard, due to his violent upbringing, he turned out to be scorned and betrayed, and left to die.

  Which brings us to the conflict of him wanting to destroy mankind and rule the galaxy.

  It's like people who have endured and survived the abuse, we have a choice to make the best possible version of ourselves...it is our livelihood and purpose in life.

  The hardest part is, if you don't know the way or are lost and feel overwhelmed that you cannot have a better life.

  We are here to provide you with tools to make your life as happy as possible, after all it is too short to waste.

   

  Prayers,

   

  Curtis & Mandie