Monthly Archives: February 2011

At The Crossroads Of The Many Paths of Freemasonry

Masonic Relevance In The 21st Century I am observing many Masonic friends these days going through some deep soul searching as they try to reconcile Freemasonry with their own personal goals and the legacy for society that they would eventually … Continue reading

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Brother Hando Nahkur Wins Record Of The Year In Europe

The Beehive did a story on classical pianist Brother Hando Nahkur in December. This talented Brother has just received notice that he has been awarded the record of the year in Germany for his CD DeusExClavier. Here is his press … Continue reading

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Discipline is not Evil

In fact, it can produce some remarkable results. Continue reading

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It’s a connection to eternity

Great article in the Boston Phoenix on Freemasonry and the “all-seeing eye of rock and roll.” Below are just a few of the quotes The Masons of Amicable Lodge have tattoos curling out from under their button-down shirts. They wear … Continue reading

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Demons and demagoguery

This tale starts in an email I received on Valentines Day.  The email was a resignation, a coup de grâce on a loose affiliation based on a common passion about Freemasonry because of a personal (or privately cultivated) belief that … Continue reading

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Healing The Hurt And Moving On

The Old Guard just doesn’t get it.  The young Masons do. There is a cancer in Mainstream Masonry and it is in need of chemotherapy and radiation. The cancer is the capricious use of unbridled power by Grand Masters across … Continue reading

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The Foundation of Universal Freemasonry Inc.

It had to happen sooner or later.  It was only a matter of time.  All the racism, homophobia, regulations reminiscent of the US Army, the jockeying for power, the behind the scenes maneuvering, “the smoke filled rooms,’ elections that are … Continue reading

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Freemasonry and the Great Depression

This was originally published in January of 2009 on the Masonic Traveler blog. Freemasonry moves through periods of ups and downs. Like the stock market, there are periods of increases and periods of decreases. Peaks and valleys, plateaus, and depressions, … Continue reading

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Masonic poerty – A Mason and A Creed

A MASON By BRO. CARL W. MASON From The Virginia Masonic Journal, Richmond, Va March, 1916 A Mason’s hand is a hand that helps, That lifts the fallen one ‘ That comes, in need, with a kindly deed To him … Continue reading

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Bryce American History Quiz (Part 2 of 2)

And the results are in…Just how well do we know our own country? Continue reading

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