Why Is This Egyptian Obelisk Vibrating?

I thought long and hard before making this post to my Blog. I hesitated because what I am about to show you is not supposed to occur. I have long had a curiously deep interest in ancient Egypt; namely the Pyramids. Not all of them; just the Great Pyramid located in Giza. I was fortunate to be able to take a trip to Egypt in 1982. It was a guided tour lead by a small handful of scientific minds who studied the ancient culture of Egypt. In particular; they studied the functions of the pyramids and temples; primarily the statues and obelisks inside the temples. I learned a lot from that trip. Each evening after returning from our day trip we gathered around a table and were lectured on the true functions of what we saw. We weren't fed the "usual tales" told to tourists and from school books. We learned that the pyramids had a very deep function. They weren't used as tombs to the kings or Pharaohs. We were told of the energies functioning through these structures; and we were told of the role of the obelisks located on temple grounds. They weren't placed there for decoration. The main function of the obelisks is to send positive energies into the atmosphere (similar to the positive/negative ion technology in the air cleaning machines sold on the market today_). The obelisks were constructed from pink granite; a stone that conducts energy because it has a high crystalline content. Though you cannot see this conduction of energy, does not mean it is not being done.

The Boston Museum of Fine Arts has an Egyptian Exhibit. Each time I have visited, I make it a point to dash up the stairs to view the statues and obelisks. An obelisk can look like the Washington Monument (yes, the designer copied the Egyptian obelisks), or it can be round.

On the last two visits (in 2004 and June 2011), I took pictures using a digital camera. The photos I took on both visits showed phenomena with one of the obelisks. It was so strong, it effected the statues next to it. At my 2004 visit at first I thought I had moved as I snapped the shot because a few of the photos were blurry. An inner urging told me to re-examine my pictures and I am glad because when I did, I discovered I didn't move while taking the pictures, the column and statues were moving! I carefully examined the surrounding areas in the photo, and there were portions that weren't blurry. If I made the mistake of moving; every aspect of the entire photo would have been blurred.

What is so remarkable about this whole thing is: an inanimate object isn't supposed to move on it's own. If something weighs a ton or more and moves, there must be an earthquake going on (at least that is the reasoning taught in school). What I am about to show you should not be able to occur, but my camera picked it up on two separate occasions, and there is one photo showing the obelisk 'swayed' to the side as well.

Below, you will see pictures of both visits. I present them in two forms: the original photo; and portions of the photos cropped and enlarged so you can see the vibrations. The pictures taken in 2004 are of poor quality because the camera was purchased when digitals were new to the market; but it's not so poor that you are unable to see something unusual going on.

This first picture shows a normal view of the obelisk.

In this second picture, I moved in closer and if you examine it, you can see that the base and the top of the obelisk are blurred. However; if you look at the statue next to it and the wall behind the statue, most of it is sharply defined.
And you can see that the obelisk sort of 'leans' towards the statue.

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In this third photo I cropped the picture which 'enlarges' it a bit. Look at the top of the obelisk now. Even the head-piece of the statue next to it is vibrating. If you examine the rest of the statue, it looks fine.
I moved in a little closer below so you can see more. Is the shadow blurry? No. It is well defined.

In the photo below, I cropped the photo to highlight the bottom portion of the picture. If you look at the base of the obelisk, it is blurred. Once again; look at the statue next to it and the black cubes against the wall.

Below are the pictures I took in 2004. Look at the woman standing in the photo. She is sharply defined. Now look at the obelisk. Look once again at the top, the bottom, and also look at the leg of the statue in the lower left hand side.


Here is the same photo. I changed the color to black and white and placed arrows in red pointing to the vibration.

Finally; the same photo in which I tinted the photo green because it defines the outline a bit more.

So you be the judge. Put on your 'thinking cap.' Why is this piece of stone vibrating??

Boston Museum of Fine Arts - Egyptian Exhibit

I've been meaning to make a return visit to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts for a while now. My last visit was in 2004. Since then the museum has undergone renovations and moved exhibits around. Some of the museum changes were nice; some could have been left alone, but it was easier to maneuver your way from one collection to the other, which is why they made changes in the first place. Some of my favorite pieces have disappeared. I haven't seen them in over 20 years.

Of all the days I chose to visit, I had no sooner gotten in the door, paid my $20 admission and was getting ready to find my way to the Egyptian exhibit when I heard the sounds of a fire alarm! In all my years, I have never been in a museum and had to evacuate. Every patron, every employee was made to move to the outdoors and stand on the grass until the building was cleared of any threats. We were outside a good 25 minutes. Good thing it wasn't raining or 90 degrees!
You can't run and jump in your car. Parking is at a premium in more ways than one in Boston. Practically nil on the streets and paid parking is costly. I think it cost me $16 for 90 minutes in 2004, and on my visit the other day, they have added "Valet Parking" for $27 for the entire day if you aren't a member; $17 if you are, and major credit cards only..... No cash. Needless to say, most people arrive by public transportation or taxi.

I didn't go through the entire museum. You need to be extra young to do that. Even though they have places to sit down; sitting down just doesn't get it after a while. Plus your mind is overwhelmed looking at and absorbing things. Thank goodness for cameras; take photos come home and download them to the computer for repeated virtual visits at your convenience.

I did manage to go thru the Egyptian, small portions of the Roman, African, Asian, Art of the Americas and toured the Chihuly Glass Exhibit.

I didn't take a lot of photos, as I didn't find a great deal that excited my heart; and that is how I take photos. If something 'excites' my soul or spirit, I will take a picture or two.

Here is a slide show of a few things. They were in the Egyptian, Roman, Greek and Art of the Americas exhibits. Actually, when going thru the Art of the Americas exhibit I felt I was walking through an episode of "Antiques Roadshow."

To be quite frank; most rooms in museums gives me the 'creeps.' If there aren't other people in them, I won't go in; or if I must, I pass through them quickly. I know it sounds strange; but it's something that has developed over the past 30 years.

Here is the slide show.......

Boston Museum of Fine Arts - Chihuly Exhibit

Dale Chihuly, born in the United States 70 years ago is being called the most famous glass artist since Louis Comfort Tiffany. He set out on a path to study interior design and architecture. Obtaining degrees in sculpture and ceramics he worked with glass masters in Murano, Venice. When Chihuly returned to the US he established a glass program at the Rhode Island School of Design in 1968 and co-founded a Glass School in 1971. Losing an eye in 1979 at age 38 he continued blowing glass but ceased later in life when due to a swimming accident lost strength in his shoulder and was no longer able to support a long tube used to blow glass. He still creates by designing but other glass blowers do the work he is unable to do.

Based in Seattle, Washington, Chihuly works with a team of glassblowers to create room-sized marvelous pieces.

I wandered into the exhibit by mistake, but was instantly drawn into overwhelmingly, breathtaking beautiful creations of glass. Every room caused me to gasp in awe as if I were watching a 4th of July fireworks display! Each room was painted a rich dark charcoal grey which served as the perfect background to make those colors "POP!"
I left the exhibit wanting "more" and my spirit and soul was temporarily healed from whatever ailed it from living...
Yes! viewing the pieces in this collection is "healing."

If you get the opportunity to see this exhibit in a city near you; please take time and see it! You won't regret the journey; and your heart and soul will thank you.

Here are a few links to learn more of this man's tremendous talent. I encourage you to explore.

Chihuly Book - $50 and $35 (hardcover, softcover) 160 pages, 125 color illustrations:
http://www.mfa.org/collections/publications/chihuly

A quick video showing how the exhibit was set up at the Museum:
http://www.mfa.org/collections/publications/chihuly

Access to a small variety of Chihuly videos
http://www.mfa.org/exhibitions/chihuly

Wikipedia link giving more information about this man and a listing of permanent exhibits across the US and around the world; too numerous to list here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dale_Chihuly

Everyone has a very interesting story to tell, and this newspaper article gives a much more insight into Mr Chihuly:
http://www.seattlepi.com/default/article/Chihuly-victimized-by-his-own-success-1201229.php#page-1

Here are some of the photos I took of the exhibit. It takes a professional photographer to truly capture these works, of which I am not; but I hope you can get an idea of the beauty I saw that day.




By the way; the small bowls shown at the end of the slideshow were for sale in the Museum Shop. They ranged in price from $6,000 to $9,000. I read in the newspaper article above that people have his chandeliers hanging in their homes. I can't even begin to imagine the price tag on one of those babies.

Ok...! This IS Winter, Blizzard of January 11, 2011

Well; Yes! Mother Nature did it to us again, and She did it with gusto! This storm travelled up the east coast from the deep southern portion of the United States. We knew we were going to get smacked hard. It was all you heard on the local news stations for days prior. Massachusetts was even declared in a 'State of Emergency' a day before the snow started. Schools were closed (and I hear schools will be closed a second day as well). Non-essential state employees were told to stay home. We were even told we might hear thunder while it snowed; and I heard it! I heard it twice within 3 hours. I have never experienced thunder while snowing and it was a weird, delightful occurrence. I thought it was a plane flying too close over the house. Winds were blowing hard and with great consistency. When I went to the front and back doors to take photos, I had to brace myself to obtain a movement-free shot and the wet snow was blowing in my face and onto my camera lens.

It was a heavier, wetter snowfall than the last. (See the post below this one) Branches of trees and bushes were weighed down. In some areas outside of the city, electricity was lost. What saves a city like Boston is, the majority of their lines are underground. I stayed up until 6:15 AM because I enjoy keeping track of how things are going, and I will open doors and take photos if I see accumulation in significant amounts.

This snow accumulation will be with us for a week or so because temperatures will be in the high 20's and very low 30's during the day.

The people in the neighborhood were shoveling hard afterwards digging out their cars, sidewalks, driveways, steps and porches. I think people are changing because this is the first time I have seen neighbors helping neighbors. Young people were pitching in helping those older than themselves; and that was a first as well.

It reminded me of when I was little back in the 50's and people were more neighborly and looked out for one another. I hope that time is heading back. The planet needs it. We all need to begin showing little acts of kindness to others. There has been enough of being self-centered and ignoring those around us who are in need.

As to how much snow we got; I think it might have been about 15 inches; give or take a few depending upon where the snow was measured.

I even saw a Front-end Loader clearing snow from the intersection; something not usually seen around here. But I remember the Blizzard of 1978 in Boston, and nothing can compare to that. We got about 36 inches of snow. Transportation came to a total stand still. People could not get to work for at least 4 days. Those who worked for hospitals and were essential personnel had to be picked up by the National Guard in jeeps. My husband; not to be outdone, walked to work; and we're talking about a 15 minute drive when all is well and traffic is not a factor. Walking is 42 minutes on bare ground.

I am going to include some individual pictures below.

This shows snow falling highlighted as ribbony squiggles in the floodlights.

Here is a close-up of the snow falling. When you first look, it appears to be gossamer strings of silky fibers.

You can see the strength of the wind interacting with the snow and illuminated by the street light. This was taken at night at the beginning of the storm.

The following photographs were taken tonight, after all of the shoveling has been done. It is however, still lightly snowing, but nothing that is going to accumulate.

Icicles dripping from the street lamp.

You can see the snow still weighing down the evergreen bushes at the foot of the stairs, and clinging to the tree branches above.

All is well in the streets tonight. You can see the snow on the rooftops after this snowfall. In the slide show prior to this posting, the snow is nowhere to be seen on the roofs.

Now; I will present a slide show of photos taken from beginning to the end of the storm.

We all must keep in mind that for the past few years Mother Nature has been re-arranging Herself, and cleansing her body (the planet) of thousands and thousands of years of negative emotional energy deposited into her by the emotional thoughts and actions of every human who has spent time here. She has to do this in order to continue living. She is; after all, a living entity just as we are. Just as we need to cleanse our body of toxins in order to continue living, so must our Planet. So when you read, hear, or see reports of unusual chaotic weather conditions happening, understand that our Planet is clearing Herself of accumulated toxins.

Major and minor cities in various countries all will eventually have their "cleansing" times; whether it comes in the form of flooding, snows, hurricanes, tornadoes, or earthquakes. Look back in history to see what war like atrocities occurred in these areas. And if war was not a part of the history, how were people treated there? Were they slaves and denied a 'life?' Was there emotional or physical turmoil going on?

All of these conditions must be neutralized and transmuted. So hold on to your hats. Some form of cleansing is coming your way if it hasn't already; large or small, it's coming. In general, the heavier the emotional turmoil that took place on or under the surface, the heavier the cleaning of toxins. It might even need more than one cleansing in order not to completely destroy all life in these areas.

I need to add an addendum here. After posting this I read online that at the time this storm swept north, the National Weather Service reported snow on the ground in every state except Florida. Even Hawaii had 7 inches of snow on Mauna Kea Mountain.

To have the slide show automatically advance for you, click on the large triangle lying on its side in the middle of the slide show screen, then click on the smaller triangle lying on its' side in between the two arrows.

The Boston Blizzard of December 2010

Weather has been crazy all over the country, and over the entire planet for that matter. We haven't had a 'normal' application of weather for a decade, but lately, it seems as if something or someone is standing above our planet using a giant spoon stirring the weather around as if we are in a cauldron. The last few years we have been 'wintering' in Boston to escape the harsh heavy snowfalls we usually get in Maine. I live at the top of a steep driveway and every time it snows, it has to be plowed and sanded. That can run into big money over a very short period of time, and there are few people available to plow my type of driveway these days.

I often get teased for 'wintering' in Boston. Most think I should go further south, but the rent is free in Boston, and any place else won't be; and since no one is rich we go where it is more convenient. Believe it or not, Boston does get less snow than my area of Maine because Boston is on the ocean, and my home in Maine is in the foothills and mountains. There is a big difference in temperature; hence more snow. Moisture in the air in my area during winter means freezing rain, sleet, or snow. Moisture in Boston means either rain, or snow. And if it is snow, it doesn't stay on the ground frozen until Spring, piling each snowfall upon the last one, until you have 4 or 5 feet of snowbank looking at you. I'll take 24 inches of snow for the winter any day over 5 plus feet.

Well; back to the crazy weather patterns our nation has been having lately. Massachusetts was threatened with two snow storms, but at the last minute, they veered away only to pull a surprise and give us about 2 inches of the powdery stuff one night in early December. Then, about 5 days ago, we were stuck with the 'big one.'

The weather man was calling it a blizzard. A word that sends fear into the hearts and minds of man (at least it does for me). They tried to make us feel better, giving us the explanation that a blizzard is nothing more than consistent winds of at least 25 miles per hour while it is snowing. The blizzard condition simply means that snow will be whipping around in the air constantly, making driving and walking difficult because you cannot see far in front of you. Whew!! That's a relief. I used to think that "blizzard" meant to expect at least 24 inches of snow.

Anyway, as you can probably tell; I love taking photos, so when it started snowing I stood and braced myself in the threshold of the back and front doors and snapped away. The wind was blowing like crazy! I dressed in coat, hat, and pulled my collar up around my neck. I went out three times: at the beginning when the snow was whipping around like crazy and there was little snow; then about 6 hours later when there was more accumulation, and finally; after it stopped and people were out with shovels trying to clean up and make paths to walk and park their cars.

Parking is at a premium in Boston 365 days a year. This city, established in the 1600's was not created to accommodate the 3 and 4 cars per household that it does today. So when it snows, people shovel out a path for their cars to park on the street (very few driveways available) and leave beach chairs, traffic cones, step stools, etc. to hold their spot until they come home. Usually people respect it and drive around looking for another spot to park.

Here is a slideshow of the snow from a very narrow range of view. The first shots were taken at night.... It's hard to tell, but I suspect we got around 12 to 14 inches of snow. The winds were whipping so hard, blowing snow all over the place, that after all was said and done, some areas of the block got less snow than others.

Enjoy!!!