Blogging

This is probably obvious to most of you but I was reading a post from the National Heritage Museum Blog about an acquisition - The William N. Hughes Scrapbook when all of a sudden it dawned on me that my blog is really my electronic scrapbook. Aren't I perceptive? DUH! Who'da thunk it?

BTW, click on the link and go read about this Masonic Scrapbook.

Scotland - Grand Master Mason

Brother Charles Iain Robert Wolrige Gordon of Esselmont was installed as Grand Master Mason of the Grand Lodge of Scotland in Freemasons’ Hall, 96 George Street, Edinburgh on Thursday, 27th November 2008. Brother Wolrige Gordon is the 110th Grand Master Mason to lead the Freemasons of Scotland at home and all over the world.


My great grandmother was a Gordon. And in Scotland you can claim heritage from the female side so I proudly wear the Gordon Tartan and Brother Charles is a Gordon so I doubt not that we are related.

I visited Scotland for three days (until the travel company went broke (always buy travel insurance)) and fell in love with the country. I would love to go back. Maybe when I win the lottery.(Oh right you have to buy a ticket). Anyway I think the title Grand Master Mason is very nice and I like having a Gordon in that office. To celebrate all things Scottish there is a little video below. (Thanks to Madpriest)

Astronomical Event

Bob writes:

I got myself out of the recliner and onto the driveway Monday night to take this photo showing the crescent moon, Venus (the bottom planet) and Jupiter (the upper one). It was a beautiful sight in the south west sky at dusk. This shot captured the effect of "earth shine" (the sun reflecting off our planet and partially lighting the darker portion of the moon. I especially like the radiations of light coming from Venus when you see it in a larger size.

Two Movies

One was a sprawling cinematic triumph with action, one of the sexiest men alive, a beautiful heroine set in a sprawling country and non-stop adventure, the other was Australia.

Actually Quantum of Solace and Australia were both wonderful films.

I have always enjoyed the 007 movies and this one was a return to the ones I enjoyed the most. Craig is a great Bond. IMHO and he brings a depth to the character that was lacking in some of the previous incarnations. Wikipedia has an excellent article about it here.

Australia was really a western set in Australia at the start of WWII. A noblewoman (Nichole Kidman) from England comes to Australia and has to help the "Drover" (Hugh Jackman) drive the cattle to market. They are helped by a small boy who is half white and have aboriginal. The movie shows a lot of the social
problems of the country and there is a lot to think about. But the star of the film is really the country of Australia. You should not wait to rent this one on DVD. It really should be seen on the big screen. This is a magical land which has inspired many mystical stories.

To me the aboriginal dreaming and walkabouts are exciting and interesting aspects of this extraordinary country. I remember seeing other films set in Australia and the magnitude of the country has always kept me in awe. None more than this. I highly recommend it.

I did find a Blog about the movie at Holtie's House and you can read an Australian's "take" on the film here.

If you haven't seen the films you are in for a treat. If you have feel free to leave your review in the comments.

Thanks for stopping by. ARTYAL, Hugs, j-bear

Stolen from John Shuck

Once again, Thank you John (who got it from Jim)

Monday Funny

Thanks to John for sending me this.