Hostility

Inevitably, we run into hostile people.  And they can be easy to dismiss, unless...

...they are a co-worker, and employer, family members, or a fellow Freemason!

What is an effective way to handle them, while maintaining your obligations?

Uncut Diamond

Have you ever seen an uncut diamond?

Imagine what you could make with just some simple working tools!

Is Freemasonry Dying out?

"I dunno... it just seems 'irrelephant.'"

Is Freemasonry dying out?

Absurd

 

Release the Quacken!

If you let your problems grow out of control, they become a public spectacle for everyone!

What is a better way to handle this?

Archaic Ideas

There is a point where holding on to archaic ideas becomes ridiculous.

But some of our traditions should be maintained.

How can we discern the difference?

Etymology

Etymology

effort (n.)

late 15c., "laborious attempt, strenuous exertion," from Middle French effort, from Old French esforz "force impetuosity, strength, power," verbal noun from esforcier "force out, exert oneself," from Vulgar Latin *exfortiare "to show strength" (source of Italian sfortza), from Latin ex "out" (see ex-)+ Latin fortis "strong" (see fort).

So remember, that effort is literally "a force to be reckoned with."

Old English - Norman French

Many of the words used in our ritual come from "Old English." Which comes from "Norman French."

Why do you think we are still using these old words, in such a modern time period?

7.0 Earthquake - Alaska

"Umm... Worshipful Master, I may not be able to make it to Lodge this evening.

Yeah... something has kind of 'come up.'"

In the days following a7.0 earthquake, I am happy to report that there have been no major injuries, no looting, and no earthquake related deaths.

Peace and harmony is prevailing.

Picture of: Vine Rd., Matanuska-Susitna Valley, Alaska