Il nostro vecchio amico, il dizionario Merriam-Webster, offre le seguenti definizioni delle parole frugale e miserabile: Frugale: significa assenza di lusso o semplicità dello stile di vita, è descritto con parole come parsimonioso (buona gestione), economico (mancanza di spreco) o parsimonioso (come nella moderazione). Miserabile: è descritto come tirchio (non generoso), depreciato (inferiore in onore…
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Sommes-nous “économes” ou sommes-nous “radins” ?
Notre bon vieil ami, le dictionnaire Merriam-Webster, propose les définitions suivantes des mots économe et radin : Économe : signifie une absence de luxe ou de simplicité de mode de vie décrit avec des mots tels que économe (bonne gestion), économique (absence de gaspillage) ou parcimonieux (comme dans la retenue). Radin : est décrit comme…
Perché sono appassionato della Massoneria
Saluti, Cavalieri Sir! Grazie per dedicare qualche minuto per permettermi di entrare nella vostra casella di posta e condividere alcune riflessioni sulla nostra meravigliosa Ordine. Solo un promemoria per tutti: questi messaggi sono progettati per essere facilmente digeribili, con circa 4 minuti di tempo di lettura, e per natura non sono epistole esaustive con commenti…
Our Charities and how we support them – 24 October 2023
Why are we Templars: Our Charities During my 40-year Masonic journey, 38 of which have been dedicated to the Templar Order, I have witnessed a reluctance among our leadership to make crucial decisions and implement necessary changes. This hesitation has led to a loss of purpose within our Order and a neglect of our duty…
Why Leadership Must be Engaged – 17 October 2023
Engaged Leadership Should Be Expected I have great admiration for Jeff Bolstad. He is a man of strong faith and character. However, it’s essential to acknowledge our differences, both as members of the clergy and fellow Knights. I didn’t originally embark on my campaign for the office of Deputy Grand Master for the Grand Encampment…
4 Minutes with Art – 12 September 2023
Change? Why should we change anything? It’s been an interesting week since I last wrote to you. First off, I had to miss joining everyone in the North East Department for their last department conference of the Triennium because I was on Maryland’s Atlantic coast to officiate at the wedding for a wonderful couple. The…
The “Third Rail” of Freemasonry: Dues – 5 September 2023
The “Third Rail” of Freemasonry: Dues and Per Capita BEFORE MY REGULAR MESSAGE, AN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: It has been brought to my attention that a rumor is circulating that my candidacy for Deputy Grand Master has been “orchestrated” by one or more Past Grand Masters of the Grand Encampment, and that I am “in the…
Doing the Same Thing Over and Over and … – 29 August 2023
Was Albert Einstein talking about us? For the past couple of weeks, I’ve shared some thoughts about why I am running for Deputy Grand Master and some things that are worth considering were you to elect me to that role. Today, I’d like to “rip off the bandage” and share more behind my decision to…
What Might We Change to Improve the Templar Experience – 22 August 2023
Some ideas for your consideration There are a number of things I have thought about over the years that the Grand Encampment might be able to facilitate or do that would be of benefit to the Grand Commanderies, Commanderies, and individual Knights that are somewhat out-of-the-box and not part of the “normal” things one might…
Why I am Seeking to be Deputy Grand Master – 8 August 2023
Why am I seeking this office? We are about 53 weeks from the opening of the 69th Triennial Conclave of the Grand Encampment in Salt Lake City, Utah. I hope that many of you will make plans to attend, because we have a lot of important work to do. As I write this message, the Masonic…