http://www.edking.com/blog Unofficial opinions about Freemasonry and all the parts therein.... Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:17:08 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en "I was asked a very odd question the other evening and I'm not sure I gave the right answer. It's about criminals applying for Masonic membership." The Master was in the lodge's kitchen busily tossing a very large salad for the evening's festivities. The Old Webmaster had been drawn to the ... http://www.edking.com/blog/2008/10/the-old-webmaster-and-the-criminal-element "I'm always amazed at the things I read on the web. Sometimes Masons write the most bizarre things. In fact, I was reading something a couple of weeks ago asserting that Masonic leaders have an 'enemies list' of Masons who are 'problem makers'. What's your take on that?" The Old Webmaster ... http://www.edking.com/blog/2008/09/the-old-webmaster-and-scare-tactics "Would you have a problem, Worshipful, if I skipped out of the officers meeting in two weeks? As you probably know, there's a big rally down at the state capital and a bunch of supporters are heading down there to show our enthusiasm for this candidacy. This is one heck ... http://www.edking.com/blog/2008/09/the-old-webmaster-and-politics "Apparently, Brethren, we're in a bunch of muck now. It's all my fault – and I want to apologize." The words of the Master to the assembled officers at their monthly meeting drew looks of confusion from everyone in the room. They looked to one another in askance and then ... http://www.edking.com/blog/2008/09/the-old-webmaster-confronts-sound-and-fury "When I suggested we go to lunch, I should have realized that you'd be eating something which I'd envy. Not a very Masonic behavior, is it?" The Lodge's Master grinned from ear to ear while eyeing the plate of his friend and mentor. "But you know, that brings up something ... http://www.edking.com/blog/2008/08/the-old-webmaster-and-hurting-the-one-you-love "I think we've got to effect some much needed change around here." There had been some delicious snacks after the meeting, thanks to the Junior Warden's wife and one might have expected him to be basking in the many nice comments he'd received, some Members even joking that she was ... http://www.edking.com/blog/2008/08/the-old-webmaster-and-much-needed-change "I always enjoy these meetings. I feel like I'm growing as a person, learning new things about the world and about myself." The lodge's new Junior Steward had been standing just inside the door of the lodge after having arrived at the building early that evening to be sure everything ... http://www.edking.com/blog/2008/08/the-old-webmaster-and-pseudo-service "Got a few minutes?" The Master suspected he'd find The Old Webmaster working on something or another there in the small storage room on the top floor of the lodge. "As long as it doesn't involve another project…. I can see that look on your face – even though it's ... http://www.edking.com/blog/2008/08/the-old-webmaster-and-the-internet%e2%80%99s-importance "The darndest thing just happened out there in the parking lot. One of our members – I won't mention who – started complaining that there wasn't any pistachio ice cream! I just can't get over it…." The Junior Warden had retreated into the coolness of the basement at the Masonic ... http://www.edking.com/blog/2008/07/the-old-webmaster-and-pistachio-ice-cream As the miles passed, there was little conversation in the van. Funerals – particularly Masonic funerals – cause members to reflect on things like their own mortality. There were SO many funerals these days it seemed. So many men returning from military service in World War II sought and found ... http://www.edking.com/blog/2008/07/the-old-webmaster-and-being-a-legacy-coach "Do you need to head right home?" asked the Lodge's Treasurer as they walked together through the parking lot after the officer's meeting. It was a balmy evening, the sky just beginning to darken as night fell. Things had run smoothly, there were few issues which needed longer discussion, and ... http://www.edking.com/blog/2008/07/the-old-webmaster-and-charitable-schizophrenia "You looked awfully glum this evening, Brother." said The Old Webmaster to the young man as they both waited in line to grab a snack after the meeting had finished. "Have you got just a minute to talk?" asked the latter with a sigh. The Old Webmaster gently placed his hand ... http://www.edking.com/blog/2008/07/the-old-webmaster-and-the-bonds-of-marriage The Old Webmaster heard the footsteps coming purposefully up the stairs to the small storage room on the upper floor of the lodge building. He'd come up here today to escape the noise of the roofers fixing a problem at his house from a few months earlier. As usual, he'd ... http://www.edking.com/blog/2008/07/the-old-webmaster-and-embezzlement "What on earth are you doing?", he asked, leaning closer to view the computer. The lodge's Master had come up to the small storage room where The Old Webmaster was typing furiously on his laptop in the soft glow of a naked light bulb on the wall further back into ... http://www.edking.com/blog/2008/05/the-old-webmaster-sees-things-differently "I don't understand why so many Masonic websites brag about the important people who joined Freemasonry a couple of hundred years ago. Is that what REALLY attracts potential members?" The Junior Warden was already planning his term as Master two years hence and had asked to meet with the Lodge's ... http://www.edking.com/blog/2008/05/the-old-webmaster-and-famous-dead-guys