March 28, 2020. Sunset 7:29 PM. San Francisco, CA. The beach parking lot was closed and the weather misty and grey. Not so great to watch the sunset on the beach as our friends Elisabeth and Richard wanted to do this evening. So, they came by to vigorously ring the big bell, bringing their Gankogui bell from a recent trip to Africa. Completing this evening’s “Six Feet of Separation Ensemble” was a surprise visit from Bernie and Mardi who live 14 blocks away. They probably could have stayed home and still been able to hear the racket we were making tonight. I apologize to my neighbors and promise this is the most boisterous piece in our repertoire and will only be performed on special occasions. Day 7- Ringing the big bell out on the sidewalk for as long as we are sheltering in place.
Links of Interest
- Farmers Almanac
- sunrise and sunset look up times
- 22-year Solar Magnetic Cycle
- dailybell Facebook page
- Brenda's website
- Equinox vs Equilux- ever wonder?
- Spring Equinox info
- Autumn Equinox info
- Solstice audio recordings from around the world
- FAQ's about the Earth's Rotation
- Ask an Astrophysicist
- Huna Wisdom
- environmental awareness ringing endorsement
- December Sun Watchers AUDIO ARCHIVE
- Daily Radio - December Sun Watching Schedule
- Baylink Bus Schedules
- Golden Gate Ferry Schedules
- Hiroshima Peace Bridge
- Total Solar Eclipse in China- 8/1/08
- Equinox Information
- Map of California Fires June 2008
- Manhattan Stonehenge 5/28/08 PM
- Summer Solstice Information
- Meridian Interns' Videos
- NY Times article - No Quasimodo... 2/8/08
- Adria recommends this book about El Camino Bells
- Adria's link to info about El Camino Bells
- Anti-Salvation Army?
Saturday, March 28, 2020
“Six Feet of Separation Ensemble” - Day 7 sheltering in place
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Didi’s Sunset Meditation from Mumbai
March 28, 2020. Sunset 7:00 PM. Mumbai, India. A special meditation at sunset for an URGENT Solution to the crisis. I am already thinking of the end. All health, well-being, happiness, joy back to us on the planet Earth. Dr. S. Mohanambal, doctor of Ayurveda and holistic medicine. - posted by Barbara Held
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Friday, March 27, 2020
Day 6- Sheltering in Place - Non-virtual remote viewing.
March 27, 2020. Sunset 7:28 PM. San Francisco, CA. Earlier today-- Non-virtual remote viewing. The idea of going to the post office to mail a package was too scary. Too many possible points of contagion left by people seen and unseen. Suddenly the thought about the inside of my car (relatively clean) and a drive across the Bay to deliver the package in person became very appealing. We had a chilly little visit – Norman and I all bundled up on the sidewalk outside- Trying to see drawings and school reports from far away and listening to a piano duet coming from out the door at the top of the stairs. It felt like a miracle. Sunset 7:28 PM- Our neighbor across the street checks on us to see if we need anything--- Thank you Martina. Day 6- Ringing the big bell out on the sidewalk for as long as we are sheltering in place.
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Thursday, March 26, 2020
Day 5- Sheltering in Place- Sharing Toilet Paper?
March 26, 2020. Sunset 7:27 PM. San Francisco, CA. Outing to the grocery store today. Walking down the desolate paper goods aisle, listening as a gentle announcer informed us- perhaps not realizing that the horse had already left the barn, “We are all in this together. Only ONE paper goods products per person. Either toilet paper OR paper towels. Not both”. Day 5- Ringing the big bell out on the sidewalk for as long as we are sheltering in place.
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Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Day 4- Sheltering in Place – Plotting her escape
March 25, 2020. Sunset 7:26 PM. San Francisco, CA. Taking in the sunset. Very windy this evening! (mostly she would just like to escape out the window) Day 4- Ringing the big bell out on the sidewalk for as long as we are sheltering in place.
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Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Day 3- Sheltering in Place - back and forth
March 24, 2020. Sunset 7:25 PM. San Francisco, CA. Going out and Coming back-- A quiet evening- Day 3- Ringing the big bell out on the sidewalk for as long as we are sheltering in place.
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Silent Night Holy Night
Our sunset of March 24, 2020 taken at 7:03 PM Pointe Navarre, Quebec. From the still, very snowy North -Kathy Kennedy & Daniel Mace
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Monday, March 23, 2020
Day 2 Sheltering in Place - Meeting a neighbor
March 23, 2020. Sunset 7:24 PM. San Francisco, CA. Today our next-door neighbor came home, and I invited him to join me some evening ringing down the sun. Day 2- Ringing the big bell out on the sidewalk while we are sheltering in place.
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Sunday, March 22, 2020
Day 1 Sheltering in Place - SOAR!
March 22, 2020. Sunset 7:24 PM. San Francisco, CA. Grab a bell-- Open your Window- Step outside and Ring (SOAR)! Invite your neighbors to do join you. We will do this every night while we are sheltering in place- This was the first. It's pretty loud. Maybe fewer rings tomorrow :) Hello Mardi! Day 1 sheltering in place
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Ragtag Crow Medicine by Evangel King
March 22, 2020. Sunrise 7:09 AM. Sunset 7:24 PM. Berkeley, CA. Here is the poem: for sunrise & sunset March 22nd - Ragtag Crow Medicine Cawing, cawing… Sky lightens Dips & dives, they flock North – East Hundreds in Tattered & dedicated pursuit Back to ancients I their witness My heart Soars. Repeating their course South – West Followers of the sun Into blackness – Deep, deep peace Eternal rhythms My heart Softens Delight & awe I a speck of it all FREE! - Evangel King
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Let us invoke Mother Kali to come and eliminate this virus
March 22, 2020 is Amayavasa or the new moon, the dark night. According to Vedic astrology, its the day when the virus will have maximum power. Millions of people in quarantine in their homes, this is good for the planet Earth. At the moment when the moon is passing into a new "nakshatra" called Revati, people are playing bellin and making noise. The accumulation of vibrations helps the blood circulation in our bodies. This is why the ancient Shakit temples in the mountains had huge bells and gongs. Let us invoke Mother Kali to come and eliminate this virus. All of you can join us, I am confident that we will overcome evil. Love to all, Thanks Didi Dr. S. Mohanambal, doctor of Ayurveda and holistic medicine.
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