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I wear a ring. I don't have the S&C on my car because I drive like a jerk at times and would hate to have the fraternity associated with my lack of vehicular courtesy. It's a weakness of mine and something that I'm working on. *sigh* I hope someday to have circumscribed my passions enough to be...

"Nature loves courage. You make the commitment and nature will respond to that commitment by removing impossible obstacles. Dream the impossible dream and the world will not grind you under, it will lift you up. This is the trick. This is what all these teachers and philosophers who really...

Was that the historical emblem of the GLRT?

Are blue lodges only AF&AM? Very cool map! I hadn't seen the split represented graphically. Thanks.

Please take a moment to read The Perennial Philosophy by Aldous Huxley. It explains the religion in which all men agree.

That's a great idea. Hopefully this will encourage more Masonic research!

Thank you for your responses, Br. Daniel. I will be speaking to the WM of my lodge this evening at our stated meeting. I'm aware that this is a Florida issue, but I think that having feedback from other jurisdictions may help put this edict in its proper perspective. Also, I do think that this...

I have been taking some time to think about this edict in order to ensure that my passions have been properly circumscribed. Upon reflection, it strikes me that there is likely protocol involved in contacting a Grand Master outside of Texas. Would any brother please shed some light on that...

I think that this edict is appalling. I will be writing a letter to the Grand Master of Florida detailing my concerns, and I plan on writing to the Grand Lodge of Texas as it seems to me that Florida is now in violation of the Ancient Landmarks. I encourage everyone to do the same. Br. Cliff's...

Anyone go to the F1 race in Austin this weekend? If so, how was it? I already have tickets for next year's MotoGP race.

I really don't like their products. They're seriously unhealthy. Still, it's not good to see so many people get laid off.

Ultimately, I think each brother should follow his heart and engage the craft in the manner that makes him happiest. If his goals change later in life, there's always plenty of time to shift priorities. There's no reason to make any kind of value judgment about the steps a brother takes on his path.

I recently visited a lodge in San Marcos that operates along the lines of the TO model. It was extremely impressive, and I encourage everyone to visit a TO lodge to experience what Masonry can be. Yeah, I'm a fan!

I've been meaning to reply to this thread for quite a while. I've since been raised, and I was pleased to discover that Br. Jwhoff is correct. There is plenty of research that I have been presented with after having been raised. I'm currently starting to memorize various roles in the craft...

I'm glad to hear that your daughter is doing better!

That's truly beautiful.

I wasn't aware that diplomas could be ordered. How would I go about ordering one?

I wish that I could march with y'all. What a great idea! I'll post this to my lodge's Facebook page.

I didn't know that lodges had the option of turning it in in three sessions. My lodge has you turn it in all at once. It's a lot of work, but it gives you confidence for the work to follow.

Br. Stedman, I'd love to visit. I heard about the cave degree. It sounds really cool! Unfortunately, I'll be out of town that weekend, but I'll be putting it on my schedule for next year! I'm working diligently on my esoteric work so that I can come visit. I'm looking forward to meeting the...