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I belong to two lodges, one of which will only open a stated meeting in a MM degree, the other which will open in the lowest degree available. After working in both situations, I believe that, for stated meetings, opening in the MM degree only has far more advantages than disadvantages. The...

I loved my Galaxy SIII. Unfortunately, my CIO is aligned with Darth Apple, so I was forced to replace it with an iPhone 5. It's not a bad phone, but the Galaxy was a lot better. Oh well, my teenage son is happy it happened.

I belong to both, but I base it more on "feel" than location. In my "rural" lodge in Hitchcock, we've had some great conversations about birthing calves, ornery horses, beekeeping, and tractors. Doesn't get much more rural than that, even if we are technically a suburb. My urban lodge is in...

I went through the first 3 degrees of the K of C many years ago when I was still a Catholic. No one wants to admit the bottom line about the K of C. Their hidden secret is that it's a Life Insurance Company, and the minute you join, you are pestered by an agent wanting to sell you insurance. In...

Your points are all very valid. But I really want to stress the importance of giving the new brothers something to do. Don't assume that they will know what needs to be done, or that they are extroverts and will ask. I was blessed to join a Lodge where they had no problems giving me small parts...

Brothers, Sunday we were all shocked to here of the sudden passing of R:.W:. Allen Reid, our current DDGM. I recieved the following information regarding his funeral arrangements that I am copying below. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers during this trying time. Brethren...

I was raised a couple of months ago at a lodge that is very active and growing. However, as I understand it, 12 years ago, they were having enough people show up to open a lodge for a stated meeting. What has changed? As a new guy, I can't speak to that. I can tell you what they are doing right...

Sorry it has been so difficult for you to find someone who understands. Just a thought - perhaps a lady who is a member of a sorority would be more understanding? Who knows, maybe you should attend the next open event your local Eastern Star puts on. You never know who you are going to meet. I...

Depending on your budget, the Tremont house is within walking distance of the Scottish Rite Temple, and is a beautiful historic hotel. THere are many many hotels on the Island, and most of them are fine. If you want to stay on the Seawall, The Galvez is another beautiful historic hotel, and the...

I am in the process of pluraling a month and a half after being raised. For me, I debated which of these lodges to petition in the first place, and planned from the outset to join both. I did not receive any negative feedback from my home lodge. In fact, many of the brothers were happy I was...

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Now that I've been through the Blue Lodge degrees, I have to say I enjoyed the MM the most. It was a moving experience! And besides that, my cousin, who was an alterboy at my wedding was the Tiler for my MM degree, which made it very special, since I had no idea he would be there beforehand. I...

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Girl? That looks like a full grown woman to me! And a pretty d@mn hot one at that!

This is an excellent explanation in few words. Thank you very much Brother.

Having just finished the proficiency work for all 3 degrees (initiated September 24. Turned in my MM proficiency Dec 21), the entire experience is really fresh for me. A lot of factors came into play for me to move so fast. First, I worked with my instructor almost daily. Second, I've know my...

He was one of the last of a dying breed, and will be sorely missed. Truly a great man. If you have not read his book, I highly reccomend it. R.I.P. Brother.

I use a canonical reading plan I got from Rick Warren's website here: http://saddlebackmediawest.s3.amazonaws.com/11344-pdl_a_bible_reading_plan-1year-2012a.pdf?AWSAccessKeyId=02SEKEM7N07K11AZCQ02&Expires=1356618732&Signature=LHptwGWQhp0lgIPeUHOhxXotsX0%3d Every year, I start on a new...

Two books that I've just wrapped up that I highly recommend are Washington: A Life by Ron Chernow, and Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power by Jon Meacham. These, along with David McCollough's John Adams should be required reading for every American. I'm planning on tackling an Alexander Hamilton...

The name doesn't ring a bell, but I'm still meeting many new brothers every time I go to the lodge, it is certainly possible. I've also just gotten my sons involved with DeMolay, so I'm meeting new people at a fast and furious rate!