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Grand Lodges of Freemasons began in 1717, in London, England. All Grand Lodges in the world must have a direct lineage to this Grand Lodge to be Masonically legal. This process in proving legitimate origins has been upheld in the case of Supreme Grand Lodge Modern Free Accepted Masons of the...

I hope everyone enjoys this 4th of July! In remembrance of our Founding Fathers and what they fought against here is the Declaration of Independence: When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another and...

Society in every state is a blessing, but government even in its best state is but a necessary evil in its worst state an intolerable one; for when we suffer, or are exposed to the same miseries by a government, which we might expect in a country without government, our calamities is heightened...

HAPPY JULY 4th – INDEPENDENCE DAY THE BEDFORD FLAG From the Bedford Massachusetts website: A colonial militia flag preserved in the Bedford Free Public Library, Bedford, Massachusetts THE BEDFORD FLAG The Bedford Flag is the oldest complete flag known to exist in the United States. It...

Harlan, sock puppets, and ventriloquy dolls Why is Harlan always sick?! Another fair?! We attempt to blame the Chaplain Go to the side bar Candidate for the degrees working in a medical marijuana dispensery Harlan gives tips on some good penny stock Bruce drops the microphone, or throws a...

Another Masonic body I ran into while at Masonic Week is the Society of Blue Friars (SBF). The SBF was established in 1932 by J. Raymond Shute II and whose purpose is to recognize Masonic authors. It is a small body, only inviting one new member each year (unless the membership drops below...

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"Beer-Rita" tips from Jason How we broke "5-0" and caused him to snap Nobody missed Bruce last week How Harlan avoids paying for car repairs Jason involved in on-the-job high speed crash Harlan's cobbler, tailor, and television repair man Freemason friend behaving shadily Someone accuses her...

Located on a hill above the Roslin Glen rests a stone puzzle, a medieval stone book of esoteric knowledge, known as Rosslyn Chapel. This building has always been a mystery and in recent years has been used in such works like "The DaVinci Code" which perpetuates theories that tie the Knights...

Prince Hall Freemasonry, traditionally called “Black” Freemasonry by some, is of direct lineage from the Grand Lodge of England (1717). The Lodge that Prince Hall and the 14 others were made a Mason in was Lodge No. 441under the Irish Constitution. 1784 is the year that Bro. Hall requested and...

English: Bunker Hill Monument, Charlestown, Massachusetts, 2009 (Photo credit: Wikipedia) On June 17, 1775 some 2000+ British troops commanded by General Thomas Gage stormed Breed’s Hill where the rebels were encamped. Among subsequent charges up the hill that day Dr. Joseph Warren, Grand...

BRYCE ON MANAGEMENT - Is it as easy as one, two, three? (Click for AUDIO VERSION) To use this segment in a Radio broadcast or Podcast, send TIM a request. I have always contended leadership is an essential trait to become an effective manager. Whenever I mention this, many people disagree and...

A Masonic Perspective Esoteric, Spiritual and Religious Traditions all around the world have referred to their teachings, methods and attitudes as “the Path”. The word “Path” implies action, movement, and an eventually destination. It presumes that willful action must take place before...

Recording live from the pancake breakfast due to the “big event” This week’s topics from the “Sleepless, Sunburnt, and Hungover . . . for Charity!” Whiteboard Jason is afraid of Ass. Producer Marshall’s wife Drinking the Devil’s juice – it’ll get you drunk! (and in trouble with your wife) Jason...

The Order of the Eastern Star (OES) is one of the largest fraternal organizations in the Masonic family in which both women with proper Masonic heritage and Master Masons may join. The degrees of this organization centers on the lives of the five Biblical heroines: Adah (Jephthah's daughter...

The United Grand Lodge of England on June 11th has restored recognition of the Grande Loge Nationale Française, according to François Koch on his La Lumiere blog. Several US grand lodges, including Indiana, have restored recognition of the embattled GLNF already after they gave former Grand...

Jason and the Dragon Print by Salvator Rosa, 1661-1666 Jason casts a sleeping potion given to him by Medea into the eyes of the dragon guarding the golden fleece. Masonic tradition informs us that the lambskin apron is more ancient than the Golden Fleece. Ancient being the operative word, just...

Harlan doesn't like the opening music Nothing major has happened to Harlan since Episode 21 Eight slices of pie . . . not enough for Jason How to deal with being made a fool Unique qualities in a newborn Does Freemasonry require tithing? Magic Money - Time is money, and both are scarce...

The Grand Lodge of Indiana is partnering with the Indianapolis Colts to offer our membership a very exciting opportunity! Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 23rd at 8 pm for Masonic Day at Lucas Oil Stadium! This is not only a fun event for our membership but also an extraordinary...

From the Daily Mail A bumbling arson suspect is feeling the burn after he appears to have set himself on fire while trying to burn down a building in Ohio last week. Adding significant insult to the clumsy injury is the fact that it appears that this is the second time the alleged firebug has...