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Saturday, February 1, 2020

1780 Black Camp Flag - Post Historical


During the US Revolution, the choice of loyalty versus rebellion was cast upon all the peoples of North America.  Easy it is to assume ones point of view.  Many states were bitterly divided.  One of the most divided families was that of Benjamin Franklin, the penultimate founding father of the United States.  Franklin's son William Franklin, sided with the loyalists and never reconciled with his father, so it has been American fathers and sons are destined to be at odds.

In southern Delaware a band of loyalists started a counter-rebellion against the fledgling US in the summer of 1780, that lasted a month.  It is known as the 1780 Black Camp Rebellion.  Perhaps they had a flag, maybe not?  But note, this is a post historical flag created today, on the official day of Brexit became legal, January 31, 2020.

The flag has a black diamond in honor of the name of the rebellion, the 1780 Black Camp Rebellion.  The date is July 15, 1780 whence the rebellion started in full.  In the central area is what the UK flag looked like in during the US revolution.  There are two supporters of the flag, that are blue hens.  Above the flag is a royal crown.  Below the flag are the words "Loyalty" and "Honor."  Overall it echo the design of the official state flag of Delaware by the shape only and blue field.

This is a post-historical flag made with the intention to teach and bring an element of history alive.  The men who participated in the 1780 Black Camp Rebellion, did not fly this flag.  This flag is meant to be a teaching tool to underscore a real event in history.  Apparently, all the Delaware loyalist rebels were caught and many were sentenced to death, to be chopped up into four quarters... but they were later pardoned, since no one was killed during their 'mini rebellion' against the major rebellion.


This is an educational type of flag, that is also a reminder that history is always being retold and rewritten as the narrative is continually edited and redacted by modern voices. 


https://allthingsliberty.com/2017/10/general-john-dagworthy-george-washingtons-forgotten-american-rival/





image of blue hen source:
http://statebirds.blogspot.com/2009/06/delaware-state-bird-blue-hen-chicken.html

Friday, January 24, 2020

Dawn of Life - Lunar Twilight



At the hour of our darkest night, when the there is no Moon, when it is called New and only the stars light up the night sky.  Oh what to do?  Imagine a New Moon on the Winter Solstice in conjunction with an eclipse?  In such dark days, some will turn to fear, but a few will turn to the inner light that can not be broken.  On such dark days the select are tested, and move on to bring in the light of the future.   For there is a required waiting, a waiting of transitions.... as the cast and crew all dressed in black set a new stage...a stage that will surprise and enthrall....

For on morrow's night we welcome the first Moon of 2020.




Thursday, January 23, 2020

Tears in the Rain - Blade Runner 2019

The final night of Lunar Twilight is upon us, for the last sliver of 2019's final Moon shall pass tonight.  The last cycle of 2019 started on December 27, 2019.  Almost at a maximum of Lunar Twlight, which happens when there is a New Moon (Empty Moon or Black Moon) on a December 30th.  There is no Lunar Twilight when the New Moon falls January 1st, because the first Moon of 2020 and the solar cycle are in sync.  The shortest Lunar Twilight happens when there is a New Moon on January 2nd; the Candlemast will only have one candle upon, which should be lit after midnight until the last time crosses into the New Year: Howland and Baker Island of the USA.

The electric glow on neon acts like a flag, to signal awareness and attention.  If attached to a corporation, the neon lights have specific colours and specific design, like a flag code.

In the closing scene, where the artificially cloned human is set to expire, the neon lights are visible in the background.

This powerful scene reminds us of the precious gift we receive each year of our living.  The protagonist of the story Harrison Ford, has normal, long, and free life compared to industrially created short lived slave unit.  The long lived normal human was assigned to terminate the rouge  units, but he, the repo-man lost the fight.  When the repo-man is about to fall to his death, he chose  scorn and contempt as to spit in the face of the genetically altered humanoid.  However the humanoid slave unit chose to save the repo-assassin man's life.  This scene demonstrates the mechanism of salvation with regard to the wake of mercy, and hope of holding grace at the moment of one's death.  Such grace in legend or reality is always worthy of honor within our collective memory.




Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Starman - How to Say Goodbye



Lunar Twilight is a time of transition when the echo of yesteryear can be seen and felt.   This is because the lunar cycle started last year on December 27, 2019.   On January 24, 2020 the first lunar cycle will commence and then the nights and days will be in sync with 2020.

What is a flag to an alien species?  Perhaps they are made of lights or created with lasers?  In Starman, starring the Dude, we can only imagine.

Nonetheless, the final goodbye scene in this film is like the final passing of 2019 during Lunar Twilight.






Tuesday, January 21, 2020

You Are the Love of Live Life - Castaway Lunar Twilight


The elements of sadness fit as the scene is set at night, with a heavy downpour, no wind, and two broken hearts that must be separated... this theme of turning the corner and letting go is captured in the film Castaway 2000.

Love within a life, is sometimes pushed a part, but in a way it is endless and only transforms into something greater.  Of vexillological importance is the license plate of our hero Jack, who was stuck on an island.  Auto tags, or license plates are public notices to all and the authorities of the operator of a vehicle, be in the air, water, space or somewhere else.

The scene fits perfectly with the spirit of Lunar Twilight when letting go with grace is present.  Sometimes we are forced to let go at death, and other times while we are still alive.  Broken hearts are a part of the winding path of life, that can produce an elegant afterglow.  Take refuge that you are not alone in the universal passage of life.



Monday, January 20, 2020

Ghost - Goodbye

Lunar Twilight is a time of transitions.  When yesteryear is given an extra chance to say good bye.   The current Moon was created December 27, 2019.  Thus at night, a light from the past shines on our departure to the future.

Demi is wearing vexilloid like objects known as earrings.  Like flags, earring dangle and flow in the air.  They also send out messages on the wearers mood and feelings.

Like the scene in Ghost 1990, Lunar Twilight is a ghostly return of 2019 that allows for a smoother transition into the New Year.





Sunday, January 19, 2020

Je Voyage - Lunar Twilight Theme


Lunar Twilight is a time of transition when 2019 makes a transient reappearance in 2020.  Reason being, the current Moon was created last year on December 27, 2019.  Since the New Year is a celebration of the Solar Cycle, we use Sun as the dominant counter to year.  But the Moon is the 'ruler of the night,' thus an echo or rather the last light from 2019 shines on in the early January when the Sun is not looking (night time).  The first Moon to be born in 2020 will be on January 24, 2020.  Until then when night falls, a faith echo of 2019 returns.

At the core of Lunar Twilight is the Candlemast, which counts down the last over lapping lunar cycle of 2019.  Each night all the candles are lit, until the smallest burns out.  Then all the other candles are blown out, and relit the next evening after the setting of the Sun.  The cycle repeats until last candle burns out that is synchronized to the last sliver of yesteryear's Moon.

Charles Aznavour's song Je Voyage steps into the romantic and soft beats of Lunar Twilight.  In a way a voyage is like the transition to the new year, since things as they are, are left behind, resulting in a bittersweet crossing of time and space, unto the new and unknown, as is the case for ever new year.

In the background are faux stars.  Note that stars are a popular device in flags.  Additionally they are used for decorative purposes, as in the video below.



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