I am regularly asked what Masonry is all about. I always try to be clear that it isn’t a Religion, but it is religious (you must believe in God), it isn’t a cult, and you aren’t asked to do anything bad – in fact the opposite is true. There are plenty of classic answers to [...]

I just got back from Reno, NV with the family. It was a nice trip in the RV, but NV is long and boring to drive through and lots of police…. I witnessed my first airpatrol – where they have an airplane and cops on the ground. I wasn’t in danger since from the air [...]

If you havent heard from me lately here is what I have been up to: New wood floors in 3 roomsNew carpet in the Main rooms of the houseTwo sick daughters (not sick like me, like flu sick)Raised a Master Mason (and gave the charges for all three degrees along with the interrogation – lots [...]

Perhaps not, but it looks good for now. I have received two different and somewhat random compliments from otherwise strangers in the past weeks. This coming from information they gleemed off the internet. Not that I didnt put that information out there, I did, but it reflected positively on me – good for me. One [...]

Life has some Heuristics or rules of thumb. One that I like to apply to most situations is “Do what is right” Sounds simple right?So there are plenty of things in life we can do or want to do. take these things and place them against the strainer of what is right. See what comes [...]

It seems no matter how far you travel in life there is always someone who has gone farther. You could stop now then, but you would always be looking at the rear of the same person. Are you OK with that? Accomplish something, MBA, Master Mason, Doctorate, PMP certification etc and as soon as you [...]

It occurred to me this night that my wife respects Masons. Just because who they are. I deal with a lot of people in my professions as a instructor at a software firm and a University Professor and some people I deal have Masters Degrees, some have Bachelors, some have served in the armed forces [...]

I had the honor of witnessing and participating in the EA degree of a friend and now Brother. I took the challenge of another Brother to learn the EA Charge (its a short lecture) and it was on of the most rewarding experiences of my professional life. Not that I have accomplished much at 30 [...]

I know some of you actually read this so here is what I have been up to: 1. Family. Kristin is growing up fast and demanding more and more time. So smart and a very kind child. I have been trying to toughen her up a bit so she isnt so soft skinned as I. [...]

I have been memorizing the Charge for the Entered Apprentice Degree in Masonry. It is about 7 paragraphs long and written in a way that isnt familiar or reads easily. The points are there and it makes sense and part of the purpose is just for the person memorizing it to do just that – [...]

I started to read The Secret… Lame.. I know the power of positive thinking I don’t need some wayyyyy over the top book and examples. 0/4 stars. believe me. I have read more books than you – I promise.

I met Charlie Ward back in 1992 or so. He was in Minot, ND running a martial arts school like no other in the surrounding 5 states and 3 provinces. A school dedicated to the art, the students and an overall knowledge of the arts involved and I was lucky enough to be able to [...]

I was passing through the security checkpoint at Orlando Airport and was asked to remove my shoes, belt buckle, wallet and keys – the usual. It was nothing more than the usual check. As my items passed through the scanner I waited on the other end holding up my pants As my items arrived I [...]

So I interviewed 3 of my fellow Masons at lodge last wednesday. The outcome was good. Here are 2 of the videos an the video of myself: http://www.youtube.com/pvst29 I had some time last night since I wasnt feeling well so I finished about 2 am. It was very rewarding and I think I learned some [...]