Tuesday Evening Posting

OK, Some of you who are regular readers of this blog will notice that some crap has been edited out of my recent postings. I really don't need to put all of that "stuff" up there and it was upsetting to someone. In deference to them and because I plan to go more "private" I am going back to using this as a chance to put my thoughts out there about things that aren't so personal.

I am going to fight with people when they tick me off and I hope they will do the same with me. That is the way to clear the air and I think my air is clear now. I am also going to keep on writing but don't expect me to put the personal feelings up there. They will be between me and a few close friends.

Bailey went to the groomer today and he looks beautiful. I really love the little guy and I should brush him more often. I have to have him up there by 7:30 AM so that means getting dressed early. I found the book I thought I had left in Texas. So I put "The Religion" aside for now and went back to it. This one is shorter while "The Religion is 700 and some pages. Not really into reading the last few days but perhaps I can get going again.

I went to Des Moines to the Royal Mile English Pub for the dinner and Table Lodge sponsored by the Des Moines Scottish Rite and I had a great time. There were a lot of people there to celebrate the 290th anniversary of the formation of the Grand Lodge. (Just think ten years to the 300th anniversary!) Ron Linehart was the Toastmaster and he prepared a great program with interesting facts about the history of Masonry.

The company was convivial and I had a lot of fun. Dave, Tim, Dan, Evertt and Darrel sat at my table and we had a lot of fun. There were some guys there who were pretty loud but they were having fun. I had Guinness pie and it was delicious. I wish I were able to go back tomorrow night but perhaps that would be too much of a good thing.

Tomorrow is York Rite, Thursday is Lodge, Saturday I have Knight Masons and Allied Masonic Degrees. I do not have anything scheduled for Friday night so if someone wants to go out for dinner send me an e-mail (Jaycoles@gmail.com). I will be happy to have something to do.

I seem to have things in line and am much better - Thanks to all who supported me through this. You are much appreciated and I am fortunate in my friends.

Remember - You have a right to be loved. Hug somebody and check back tomorrow. j