New Things.

I have added a widget to the bottom of the Blog which links you to Iowa Blogs. I may be listed there eventually if they let me in.

Two new Web Sites are below.

Polaris Council #449 - Allied Masonic Degrees - Des Moines, Iowa

Green Degrees Council #93 - Knight Masons - Des Moines, Iowa

I am not a member of the above organizations but my friend and Brother Kurt did the Web Sites so I am giving them a "Shout Out" He does good work. .

Kurt also did the Web Site for Specialis Procer Lodge U. D. and Iowa College SRICF.

In 2007 I did a post entitled Enlarging Your Tent.
In it I said

There are a lot of good Masons who are happy and content just participating in what they choose to do. Whether it is the service club aspect or the ritual or the charity work or something else. All are Masons and are have value to our Fraternity.

In the story of Auntie Maime she says. "Life is a banquet and most poor suckers are starving to death." Paraphrasing this I would say "Masonry is a buffet. (I don't go to Masonic banquets if I can help it) You can diet, have a gourmet meal or stuff (gorge) yourself. It is up to you. The "tent" of Freemasonry is large enough to accommodate us all.

There are all kinds of Masonic Lodges in our state. One works in White Tie and Tails and another wears Bib Overalls. Some are involved in Community Service and others have different activities. Each and every one of them has value and meets the needs of its members. I enjoy both of my lodges for different reasons. If I didn't I would not maintain my membership in them. Someone once said to me "If you don't enjoy something, why do it?" He was right. I enjoy my Masonry and the Masons I have met all over the state and the United States. It has connected me to people I would not have otherwise have met. I am very grateful for my Masonic Family.

Thanks for stopping by, Hugs, j