Greetings Brethren,
As I sit down to write my last message as Worshipful Master, I am truly humbled by the experience. Reflecting upon the honor which was bestowed upon me, and the things that we as a lodge have accomplished, they will be among the most cherished memories of my life. […]
Greetings Brethren,
It is hard for me to believe that another month has passed by so quickly. In November, we will celebrate two major holidays, Thanksgiving and Veterans Day. Masonically, they are both important for somewhat similar reasons. Thanksgiving is a time to be with your friends, family, and brethren to reflect upon what you are thankful for, and to appreciate […]
Greetings Brethren,
The following may appear as a joke at first, but think about it. Start with a cage containing five monkeys. Inside the cage, hang a banana on a string and place a set of stairs under it. Before long, a monkey will go to the stairs and start to climb towards the banana. […]
Greetings Brethren,
As the very busy summer months come to a close, we must prepare ourselves as Masons for the work ahead. This summer was a great time for me to reflect upon the first half of the Masonic year, the lessons I’ve learned as Worshipful Master, and of course the areas in which I hope […]
Greetings Brethren,
This notice should find its way to you sometime during one of my favorite weekends of the year, Memorial Day weekend. This is not only a time when we should take a few moments to remember those who have made the supreme sacrifice when serving this country, it is also a great […]
Greetings Brethren,
For those of you have attended lodge in the month of your Masonic birthday or at other times and places, I have presented you with my Master’s gift, a lapel pin. Until this time, I have not yet offered much of an explanation of this pin. Now is my opportunity to explain to […]
Greetings Brethren,
If I’m being honest, and to use some Masonic jargon, speaking “between the columns”, I have to admit that there are some days that I hate my job. Actually, I love to hate my job, I’ve been working at the same company for over ten years now. I am fortunate that on most days,I do something different; there is […]