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In 2008 I was a true believer of the Traditional Observance (T.O.) Lodge or European Concept Lodge, in which the men would dress appropriately, emphasis on education, research, and ritual and of course no more fish fries. Now in Texas this would fly in a couple of places (College Station for one), but they aren’t allowed to be called Traditional Observance as the Grand Lodge does not recognize the practice, also some of the TO “ritual enhancement” are not part of our blue lodge ...

Since last year and throughout college. I decided to take upon myself the initiative to become a MM. Although learning the proficiency's was tough itself, it really opened my mind as to how this fraternity of Free and Accepted Mason's behaves to other people. As an EA, I felt as if I was a child, lost in some wilderness with no place to go. When I found an obligated teacher who was willing to devote his time to help me, my life just seemed to be in a different direction, as if I was heading to some ...

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On June 20^th, 2011, I attended Emporia Lodge No. 12 in Emporia, Kansas. I was in town to attend a metal engraving course in the hope that I would be able to start building Masonic jewelry. I asked the salesman at Glendo Corporation if they knew of any masons. He introduced me to a Prince Hall Mason named Otis. After a short conversation about what I was looking for, Otis connected me with the Secretary of Emporia Lodge No. 12. During the discussion I found out some interesting information about ...

My son Trey (Goatrider) and I visited Tucker Lodge #297 in Galveston on Wednesday June 15, 2011. We were in town for Texas A&M Galveston’s new student orientation and decided that it would be fun to visit another lodge. The Grand Lodge information for Tucker Lodge is currently incorrect. The lodge used to meet in the same lodge room as Harmony No. 6, but has recently moved to the El Mina Shrine meeting room. They are now located at 1616 Tremont Street.

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On May 16, 2011 Trey and I attended Colorado Lodge #96 in Webberville, TX. This was not our intention. We were attempting to make it to Austin Lodge #12, but my work caused us to leave so late there was no way that we were going to make it to Austin. Instead of calling the night of Masonic activities completely off, we decided to take a detour and travel to Webberville. Man, I am glad we did. This was a special night for the lodge and a mason dear to my son’s and my hearts.
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