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Thanks for the link. That's quite an interesting paper! I seem to recall reading somewhere that in some jurisdictions, the wardens used to have small columns placed beside their stations on the floor. I'm still trying to find that paper.

Brothers, I'm curious about the columns that are at the warden's stations. What is their historic symbolism beyond indicating whether a lodge is open? Does anyone have any educational papers or references related to the topic?

Last night I was raised to the sublime degree of master mason. It's been quite a journey and that was an amazing experience! I was pleased at the quality and intensity of the ritual, and I will quite happily be working my way through the educational material provided to me. My next step is to...

It seems likely that the next reunion will be in the fall of 2013, and I'm interested in getting started in learning SR material before then. Can I wait an additional year? Certainly. I have plenty to do in my Blue Lodge. However, I'm principally interested in the SR degrees and the various...

I will be raised soon, and I'm very interested in the Scottish Rite. There is a reunion coming up in the fall in my valley; however, I'll be on the road when it occurs. Is it ok to attend a reunion outside my district at a later date, or should I wait for another reunion to come around? I'm...

I turned in my work and took my FC degree on Tuesday. The turn-in went very well. I had a great teacher, and I now know the material backwards and forwards. The FC degree was wonderful. I enjoyed how it built on the foundation I had already established. I met with my teacher yesterday, and he...

I plan on buying a set for my car and one for my motorcycle once I've been raised.

Brother Vincent: Thank you for your post. It was well said, and I can't agree more!

That was wonderful! It's commitments by the brethren to virtues, ethics, and industry that make this fraternity as amazing as it is.

I think that those videos were done by the brother who puts out the Whence Came You podcast. It's well worth checking out.

numbered lodges For that matter, why are most lodges numbered?

I passed a huge milestone yesterday. I earned my doctorate in clinical psychology. That was a tremendous amount of work! Now I can get to learning my EA catechism. :)

What a great reminder of how we all fit into freemasonry and how crucial everyone's involvement is. Thanks!

Welcome! Feel free to drop by Hill City Lodge #456 when you get to Austin!

I took my EA last night. All that I can say is WOW! That was quite a ride! My brain was swimming with all of the new information, and I'm looking forward to starting the esoteric work this week. I'm honored to be a part of the fraternity, and I deeply appreciate the labors of the degree team.

I became a member of a non-Masonic MC when I was in grad school out in California. My MC doesn't exist in Texas despite having a few members in the state. We all consider ourselves retired from active duty within the MC. MC politics being what they are in Texas, I'm happy to be just a lone...

Bro. Vick, The Hill City Lodge calendar says that the degree starts at 6:30. Realistically, that's usually when we're wrapping up dinner and the guys are heading upstairs for degree work. I know the commute from SA well. I'd love to have you make it, but I definitely understand what a drag that...

Well, my EA initiation is a week away, and I'm excited to get started! I've been doing a lot of general Masonic reading, and I'm looking forward to finally studying the degrees.

I'd love to see a Google Earth overlay. How cool would that be?

I grew up in Collin County, but I live in Austin. Hit me up if you ever come down for the ROT rally!