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It appears MWGM has been unable to placate the matter. He is a fine man. He has been to our small lodge on 3 occasions. He is everywhere in Michigan.

I, too, will reach 25 years in August. I now have several hats with Masonic symbolism. They are good quality and nicely done. As a result, I run into other brothers when we are out, or children of Masons. It is always a good discussion. Although the other day a lady commented that her son...

I was surprised to have a message for two young men who want to discuss Masonry. They are both the grand children of Masons elsewhere. Oddly, one said he didn't know any Masons. I said I knew him, and I would be his grand dad would be doing cart wheels if he were to join.

During past years, only a few would join the practice. It's difficult to practice with several missing. Not so now. All showed and participated. It made the work nearly seamless start to finish. We have an EA in 3 weeks, and 2 MM in 4 weeks. The guys are getting some good work outs.

We usually have one or two practices for degree work. It has been a great assist to flow of the work.

We are doing two FC tomorrow evening. We will also schedule a visitation for a petitioner.

My wife once asked when I would no longer be the secretary. I told her from our lodge's history, it would be when the secretary dies. Our lodge later consolidated, so I escaped death and secretary duties. Still busy.

Historically and fraternally, congratulations for your lodge.

I should have been more clear. I found three movies of Templar conclaves from the 1950's. That has been converted to digital. But records should be well protected.

I was in the basement vault a while back. I found a book of photos of MM from about 1867 through about 1915. The photos were taken about 1915. They look untouched. I also found three tapes from Templars from 1950's. A brother and I have sent them in to be converted to digital. Haven't seen...

I have always thought JW was a great place to be. One gets to determine the refreshments, and how they are served. One gets to encourage the brothers to stick around for fellowship, too. Also, don't overlook that if you suffered any brain injury or concussion in your accident, you are likely...

"Half a@@ rituals" speaks loud and clear.

Welcome and congratulations on your MM. We have two EA for proficiency Tuesday, and a petition for the desk that night, also. One EA said he wants every experience in the degree work, and not to hold back. I have called upon three brothers from a nearby lodge who play the ruffians to...

I have been WM in years past in another lodge. I was always somewhat tense inside, but don't think I showed it. This time, I can't say why, but I am full of joy sitting in the East. I think the men sense it. I was nominated from the floor after having been asked to accept for 2 months. I...