<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link><image><url>http://direct.ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:53:44 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="http://direct.ecency.com/@chbalk/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Stories of a year]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was these days last year that I joined Steemit. I will not say much about the experience. Only 1-2 things that I have achieved with the guidance and support of experienced bloggers and wonderful people!]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/life/@chbalk/the-stories-of-a-year</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/life/@chbalk/the-stories-of-a-year</guid><category><![CDATA[life]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[chbalk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2018 15:00:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3jpR3paJ37V8JxyWvtbhvcm5k3roJwHBR4WTALx7XaoRovo6BTdz7NfvBqG4xQdX3kV5rFjimM6k2GSHeNtwX1f3AV8LRtxvwwR7QUsm6KJrHZZUp6zWBdpeqUTjoUxwH5qqg?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[HumDelated]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taking back the story]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/writing/@chbalk/i-human</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/writing/@chbalk/i-human</guid><category><![CDATA[writing]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[chbalk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2018 17:25:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drawing the music - Day 7 - Across 110th Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[One more day.... returning from work, in the metro, standing there with my tie just taken off, hearing the train wheels on the train racer... there is though something else to hear at instead of that noise]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/drawing/@chbalk/drawing-the-music-day-7-across-110th-street</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/drawing/@chbalk/drawing-the-music-day-7-across-110th-street</guid><category><![CDATA[drawing]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[chbalk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2018 19:54:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3jpR3paJ37V8JxyWvtbhvcm5k3roJwHBR4WTALx7XaoRovUgFi5WMedDGmwS6x6CmodKqnmmr6Yjh4i8f6hDk57q8ewbxu1rBod84yiWRkJzEzFY37cv2gKZR1XDgjP6r6PNN?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drawing the music - Day3 - Orthodox Chants]]></title><description><![CDATA[I wanted to relax my spirit... to empty it from all things that have to be taken care everyday and at the same time to pray and send my wishes and good energy to those in need. I put some relaxing music]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/drawing/@chbalk/drawing-the-music-day3-orthodox-chants</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/drawing/@chbalk/drawing-the-music-day3-orthodox-chants</guid><category><![CDATA[drawing]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[chbalk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2018 20:16:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/cyxkEVqiiLy2ofdgrJNxeZC3WCHPBwR7MjUDzY4kBNr81QbhbHBXkCh3hUzjmt9tgy7EtSNvbyTaZvmhQqBDbqG3vpQZHCfFerrh1YjvLhcxdSKUHcSpsDgDqQ4npaKvj1x?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drawing the music - Day2 - Echoes]]></title><description><![CDATA[After many days, day 2 is here with a different kind of music. This time I follow a different way to distract you from my drawing; long psychedelic music by Pink Floyd... the video will also be helpful]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/drawing/@chbalk/drawing-the-music-day2-echoes</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/drawing/@chbalk/drawing-the-music-day2-echoes</guid><category><![CDATA[drawing]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[chbalk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2018 19:54:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/cyxkEVqiiLy2ofdgrJNxeZC3WCHPBwR7MjUDzY4kBNr81RRG4RXUTZM3XXZPTiPiaNe3wnKYxCDMVb5qNtzvmBuyp7n7YJ92vcthoUgAMsEP57ft9Qi9vWk79k5oCeRA5qp?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Return of the Herbs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Who remembers the “Revenge of the Herbs”? Well, I replied to the herbs… What do you want from me? I will try my best. I will clear the ground for you. I will bring you company to have your own society.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/life/@chbalk/the-return-of-the-herbs</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/life/@chbalk/the-return-of-the-herbs</guid><category><![CDATA[life]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[chbalk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 03 Jun 2018 12:50:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3jpR3paJ37V8JxyWvtbhvcm5k3roJwHBR4WTALx7XaoRovqPA7SucDDskNsZpQYVTvQm6DrZBiELorSd48WGjCRMj8PX1BTMGMckpFqZUrvAn6Dx4cFtLmn8CT7D8oEdbecpn?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chios days - part 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Only two days are not enough for an island like Chios to get to know it. 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One day off from work, a statutory holiday,]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/travel/@chbalk/chios-days</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/travel/@chbalk/chios-days</guid><category><![CDATA[travel]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[chbalk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 27 May 2018 05:41:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3jpR3paJ37V8JxyWvtbhvcm5k3roJwHBR4WTALx7XaoRovUag2hbSSMjnP5HNxYcgKoazn4pbrtQ1BGykPrm6jGYvPMM73RNUfzdHMJCyAb9czCG9Jfta1EkkS36iL4icke2r?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drawing the Music - Day1 - Nessun Dorma]]></title><description><![CDATA[Art is an experiment. Talent, learning, practice leads to miracles. 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