Yes, it's true, I'm behind in my writing and posting (again, or as usual). But, while I do plead guilty, I do NOT plead "disinterested" or "disengaged"! I find myself again battling my arch foe, Time, illustrated by the traditional masonic symbol of the Scythe that reminds us our time is limited by the scythe that can strike without notice and before our labors are complete. In this particular case, it is me, balancing my duties as Worshipful Master of my lodge, my duties as District Education Officer, and my many assorted duties that I have taken on in some of my masonic organizations. Excuse? Of course it is. But it reminds me - and "us" collectively - to measure and layout our work against our own twenty-four inch Gage. Masonry offers so much, and I enjoy being around my brethren to such an extent that I have precious little time to commit to my personal interests and pursuits. But enough of my whining - on with the post!
I am, in fact working on a paper that exams when and how we "make good men better". I'm hoping it will be out in a week or so. This is a much deeper subject than it may seem, but the writing has begun.
Next, I still have many references and book reviews to post in the new sections (Reference Library and Book Reviews), so I will be continuing those efforts.
I've just completed a successful (at least I personally believe it was successful) program at our local Masters, Wardens, and Secretaries Association where I presented a discussion on spotting masonic influence and symbols in artwork and determining masonic "intent". Thank you to the attendees who participated!
Our local workshops called "The Briscoe Workshop" are fast approaching and I am the host for the first one on October 2nd, and will be attending the second October the 9th. These are enjoyable educational excursions where we test line officers on various articles of the law book. These are district-wide events that usually bring together brothers from eight to ten lodges per gathering.
Then, I've unintentionally taken on a large and significant issue at my lodge, but it was an issued that needed to be surfaced. I think, however, instead of bringing it up within this blog post, I will do a separate post so I can explore the topic more fully.
So Time marches on and it challenges me, and it challenges all of us to make wise use of that amount that is allotted to each of us. Let us live fully, prioritize our goals, and look back with fondness instead of regrets!
May brotherly love prevail!
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