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Oh, and the best part about many Valleys, is that they have a Consistory Choir, if you like to sing. They participate in certain degrees.

I enjoyed taking my SR degrees as a class. It works, because of how they are presented. Unlike YR and Blue Lodge Degrees, one is not exactly an "active" participant however the impact is strong. Best part about SR is if you get into it, you can in fact participate in them actively and pass them...

A black cube cast for frivolous or personal animus unrelated to the objective character of a candidate is considered misconduct in the Grand Lodge of Maine.

Having lived in Texas for many years but as a native Yankee, and active in a Grand Lodge (Maine) who's constitution said as early as the 1870's that no free man should be discriminated against on the basis of race, I find the entire discussion rather strange. Then again, at once, I totally get...

Personally, I am unlikely to ever be married again, though the fact that I actually was is somewhat exceptional. I will say, however, as a Mason, I have been extremely willing to cooperate with the family of my late husband because I have power of attorney over his estate which includes...

Welcome, Brother. With the work you will do ahead, you will become a part of a body of men who will recognize you as a brother, your widow or orphans, without any discrimination based on color, religion (as long as you're not an atheist) political affiliation, or pretty much anything else...

I came to be an accidental Junior Steward when I was a Fellowcraft and upon my raising, I was appointed to the seat and have since been appointed Senior Steward. I got in line before I was raised! (Took the chair pro tem for an EA degree). I know that's not allowed in every GL but I got right in...

Pee Ess: PHA lodges are in full intervisitation with the Grand Lodge of Maine and if you ever find yourself up here, you are more than welcome to sit in Lodge with me once you have been Raised.

Told ya! Congratulations, Brother! Learn your proficiency though. But, to heck with that, welcome. I congratulate you and welcome you into our most august Fraternity.

I am one of several Episcopalians in my lodge and others are American Baptists, UCC, one is Roman Catholic, (also in Chapter) and other denominations. We don't talk about church or politics, because the Constitution of our Grand Lodge, like all others, forbid it. My father describes himself as...

The Grand Lodge of Maine recognizes PHA. Given the history of Freemasonry in Maine, this is hardly surprising.

There's a degree in York Rite Royal Arch Masonry where that big gavel could be of a great deal of service. It's hard to brain the goat with a little one. LOL.

"How do Masons meet...." Well, yes.

Marriage is a contract. Kind of like our oaths and obligations. Such contracts should not be entered into without serious contemplation or with any evasion... or etc. whatsoever. I was married once. It was indeed a contract and involved love and fidelity. Some of you would be scandalized as...

Kentucky is a beautiful state, and am proud to be a Kentucky Colonel.

I would highly recommend it. Of course, I am biased because I'm an Episcopalian. There is a place for everyone at the table in this church and Freemasons are more than welcome. I will point out, however, that the Episcopal Church in the US has female clergy and Gay and Lesbian clergy and is...

I believe that the G.A.O.T.U. is smart enough to put His hand to nature and let it take its course. I am disinterested in the evolution/creation debate. My trust is in the Deity. That being said, I think that the Deity is smarter than the fundamentalist preacher of any religion. It's one of the...

I know a Brother who is an Anglican Priest and former Chaplain to a former Archbishop of Canterbury.

One piece of advice: clip your toenails, because you won't be wearing your own shoes or socks. ;)

I'm from New England but lived in Texas for about 20 years. I still keep a smoker and my own secret dry rub (and chipotle-based sauce) recipe and my own little way to obtain Mesquite to smoke it with up here in Maine now that I'm back home. Everyone loves it. As for ANY BBQ place that gets...