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FEBRUARY

The Guthrie, Oklahoma, Scottish Rite Temple
Robert Awenius

A Year Of Special Meaning
C. Fred Kleinknecht and John D. VerMaas

Helping Kids Get Back On Their Feet
Shriners Hospitals for Children

New Bonus Book Offered By Scottish Rite Research Society
Richard E. Fletcher

End Expenses
Jose J. De Luna

The Long Shadow Of The Bomb
Curtis G. Chezem

The Constitution
Malcolm P. Wallace

The Challenge Of Change
Bruce R. Betts

Coin Story With A Shiny Conclusion
Bill Campbell

Current Interest

The Future Of An International Scottish Rite Ritual
C. Fred Kleinknecht

America, My Home
Raymond C. L. Lacson

Fundamentals Of Freemasonry
Robert A. Vowell

A Stabilizing Force
W. Howard Coop

Unlocking The Door To The 21st Century
Carveth K. Neer

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part XXXI
Thomas M. Boles

Book Reviews - The Mystery Of History
Jim Tresner

MARCH

Arnold Palmer, American Hero
C. Fred Kleinknecht 

Rabbi Edgar F. Magnin, A Man For The Ages
Melville H. Nahin 

Roads To The Future
Nick J. Rahall II 

Douglas MacArthur, 33°, A Soldier Of The People
H. Douglas Lemons 

In Honor Of American Service Men And Women
Douglas MacArthur 

Freemasonry In "Tom Sawyer's Conspiracy"
Bruce G. Chabot 

Faith In The People, Andrew Johnson, 32
Bobby J. Demott 

World War II Reminiscences
Tom Land 

Current Interest

Brother Shares Life
Jo Heather C. Layton 

Why I Became A Mason
Harrison E. "Gene" Thompson 

John Wanamaker Exceptional Man And Mason
Donald E. Lavender 

The Boeing Company And J. Earl Schaefer, Aviator Mason
James A. Marples 

Totalitarian Regimes And Czechoslovak Freemasonry
Jiri Syllaba 

Freemasonry Under The Communists
Christian Weger 

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part XXXII
Thomas M. Boles 

Book Reviews-They Just Shine
Jim Tresner 

APRIL

A Hundred Years From Now
C. Fred Kleinknect

Directory of 122 Scottish Rite Childhood Language Disorders
Clinics, Centers, And Programs

A Transfusion Of Love
Ernest Borgnine

Hospital Achieves Success By Doing What's Best For Children
Sam E. Hilburn

Scottish Rite Children's Medical Center --
A History Of Caring For Kids Full Time

James E. Tally & Eugene A. Hayes III

The Dream Of A Place To Call Their Own
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital For Children

Innovative Programs Lead To Success
Tommie L. Robinson Jr.

Current Interest

We Did It For The Kids
Robert G. Davis

Combatting Dyslexia, The "Hidden Hardship"
Howard R. Stewart

Three-Legged Stools
Melody Allen Lenkner

The Scottish Rite And Community Partnerships
James B. Wilkinson

Iowa Scottish Rite Pledges Support Of Alzheimer's Care

Masons Care For Kids
David C. Decker

Desire To Read Bonds Class

The Gift Of Gab
Ballad Sweeney

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part XXXIII
Thomas M. Boles

MAY

Taking Heart In America
C. Fred Kleinknecht

Legends Of Freemasonry
John E. Jack Kelly

J. Edgar Hoover, 33, Grand Cross
Fidelity, Bravery, Integrity
Cartha D. DeLoach

Today's Dedication, Tomorrow's Success
Wayne E. Rogers

One-Day Classes, Innovation Or Rescue?
Rex R. Hutchens & Sean D. Graystone

Freemasonry And An Ethical Society
Rudyardo V. Bunda

The Ageless Price Of Freedom
Harvey C. Mayhill

America's Soul, The Tradition Of Memorial Day
Charles D. Cooper

Thank A Vet This Memorial Day
Brian J. Duffy

It's Just That Simple
Robert G. Davis

Friendly Fire
Ray W. Burgess

Current Interest

Be Prepared
Gary A. Davis

What Money Cannot Buy
George B. Dealey

Warning Signals
Tom Eggleston

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 34
Thomas M. Boles

Book Reviews: The Plot Thickens
Jim Tresner

JUNE

Seventh Degree, Provost And Judge
Jim Tresner

Social Progress The Masonic Way
C. Fred Kleinknecht

The Washington Monument
A Masonic Tradition
Robert F. Drechsler

Masonic Stones Of
The Washington Monument
Gary T. Scott

The Image Of Masonry
John C. Naquin

You Gotta Be Kidding!
Richard E. Fletcher

Public Relations
Gregory S. Kearse

A Rite Of Passage
Hugh H. Clements

Where Are You In The Climb?
Jay A. Pearson

A Chance To Advance
Ronald E. Johnson

Current Interest

Duty, Honor, Country
Thomas M. Boles

Your Flag
Paul C. Graham

A Day In The Life
Of The United States Flag
Jonathan Cowherd

Freemasonry
Mother Of Tolerance
Robert D. McNew

An Encounter At The Shopping Mall
Sean O'Neill

Alzheimer's Disease
The Hidden Enemy
Orlando I. Benedict

Being There
Melville H. Nahin

The In Basket

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 35
Thomas M. Boles

Book Reviews
A Little Music, A Little Magic, A Little Mozart
Jim Tresner 

JULY

America The Beautiful, Third Verse
C. Fred Kleinknecht

Compasses Above, The Spiritual Aspects Of Masonry
Jim Tresner

Freemasonry And The College Fraternity
William A.Hill

Traveling Elder, Traveling Mason
A. Gene Cobb

Beyond Tolerance
Terry O. Trowbridge

Masonic Youth Essays
Jennifer Mosier, Lisa Kenagy, Jack Sheard

The Flag And Our Common Good
W. Gene Sizemore

Let The Bell Ring

The First Fourth

A Serious Crack In The Liberty Bell
W. Howard Coop

Current Interest 

Living Legends
José J. De Luna   Miss Liberty
Ben M. Wheat

The Loss Of A Brother
Lawrence D. Wright

My Walk With God
Robert W. McKewin

Multiple Sclerosis
Julian E. Endsley

Freemasonry’s Heart Attack
Joseph H. Collison

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 36
Thomas M. Boles

Squaring Off: Our Readers Respond

Book Reviews:  Is It True What They Say
About Freemasonry?
Jim Tresner

AUGUST

Eighth Degree, Intendant Of The Building
Jim Tresner

The Quality Of The Workman
C. Fred Kleinknecht

Tools Of The Craft
John W. Boettjer

Universal Freemasonry And The Enlightenment
Its Relevance Yesterday, Today, And Tomorrow
Stephen J. Trachtenberg

Every Young Man Should Be A Mason
Mark L. Roberts

The Letter “G”
S. Brent Morris

G.A.O.T.U.
William K. Bissey

Current Interest

Medical Moment: Stuttering, When Is It A Normal Stage Or A Problem?
Anna Ramey, Gladys Kolenovsky, Sue Jones

Writing For Your Trestleboard
Hugh Whelpton

Masonic Youth Essays:
Freedom In The Name Of Safety
Mark J. Rosta & Damien B. Chacona

Solemn Strikes The Funeral Chime
Robert G. Davis

Partnership For Progress
Carleton A. Shore

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 37
Thomas M. Boles

Book Reviews: Facts, Fun & Fantasy
Jim Tresner 

SEPTEMBER

When The Top Line Is The Bottom Line
C. Fred Kleinknecht

World War II Memorial
Robert J. Dole

The Masonic Path To The Third Millennium
C. Fred Kleinknecht

Breaking The Bonds Of Spiritual Slavery
Gyorgy Gatai

Masonry Today And Tomorrow
Rudyardo V. Bunda

1997 Biennial Session Program Preview

Research By Degrees
Rex R. Hutchens

The Greatest Of These Is Charity
Melville H. Nahin

Situational Masonry
Jim Tresner

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Kim Lathbury

A Godsend
Beverly M. Werling

Current Interest 

The York And Scottish Rites Compared
J. Howard Duncan

A Walk Through History At Fort Monroe
Mark Fravel Jr.

The Constitution
John S. Palmore Jr.

I Am Proud Of My Generation
Lee F. Reese

The Role Of The Chaplain In Visiting The Sick
Sidney S. Guthman

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 38
Thomas M. Boles

Book Reviews: Masonic Art And Artifacts
Jim Tresner

The In Basket
Articles recently submitted to the Journal

OCTOBER

Words
C. Fred Kleinknecht

Brother John Philip Sousa
Salesman Of Americanism
Paul E. Bierley

Centennial Of America’s Cadence
The Stars and Stripes Forever
James A. Marples

The Patriotic Century
Earl K. Dille

How Big Is Your God?
Carl J. Sanders

The Masonic Progress Of
Burl Icle Ives, 33, Grand Cross
Julian E. Endsley

At The Door
Andrew M. Stern

Fire Prevention
Willis R. Bealmear

Setting America’s Clock
Robert E. Redding

Brotherly Love, Flower Of Human Kindness
Adrion W. Baird

Current Interest 

Would You Like French Fries And A Hot
Apple Pie With That Degree?
Jim Tresner

To Have A Friend, Be A Friend
Charles R. Seaford

The Temple
Veanor M. Sotak

Medical Moment: Headaches
Arthur L. Rudo

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 39
Thomas M. Boles

New Biography Of Albert Pike
Depicts Whole Man
Dwane F. Treat

Book Reviews: From The Vasty Deep
Jim Tresner

NOVEMBER

The Scales And The Family
C. Fred Kleinknecht

From Babylon To Babylon
David Kruger

The Family, A Masonic Mission
Jack E. Nixson

I Loved The Waltons
William M. Hutcheson

Is Freemasonry Right For You?
Dara S. Esfandiary

The State Of Our Unions
Seán O’Néill

Getting The Big Picture In Parenting
Robert G. Davis

I Had It Good!
Jim Tresner

Masons, Reticent Like Any Family
George S. Eichhorn

Current Interest 

Masonry As A Family Legacy
Paul T. Million

Family, A Gift Of Love
A. Gene Cobb Jr.

A Family Medical Moment:
Reading To Your Children
Bonnie Y. Mueller

What A Wonderful World!
Melville H. Nahin

Family And Fraternity
Larry M. Melton

Family Life Foundations
Robert W. McKewin

The First Mason I Ever Met
Robert E. Winterton Sr.

Where Do You Do Your 
Shopping? Part 40
Thomas M. Boles

Book Reviews: Stocking Stuffers
Jim Tresner 

DECEMBER

Three Wise Men From The East
C. Fred Kleinknecht

Holiday Cards Bring More Than Cheer
Melinda Matthews

Christmas With Aunt Pearl
Robert E. Winterton

Shoes For Christmas
Brenda Scott–Manzur

Christmas Memories
J. T. James

Holiday Kindness
Albert P. Jimenez Sr.

Families Are Included
Clyde E. Griffin

Family Activities In Pasadena
George E. Harrison

The Eighteenth Degree, A Family Affair
Richard L. Carvajal

Our Family Is Three-Legged
Clyde M. Brown Sr.

Current Interest

Family Masonry, Scottish Rite Style
Chester L. Fitzpatrick

What Masonic Family Means
F. Robert Findtner

Family Life
Jack E. Dotson

Has The Salt Lost Its Savor?
Joseph W. Barclay

The In Basket

Meeting Masonry’s Challenges
Robert E. Fletcher

What Is Freemasonry?
Don Nisbet

Old Age Ain’t For Sissies
B. W. (Bill) Friedman

Where Do You Do Your 
Shopping? Part 41
Thomas M. Boles

Book Reviews:
Marley Was Dead, To Begin With
Jim Tresner

JANUARY

Little Boxes Made Of Ticky-Tacky
C. Fred Kleinknecht

The Near Miss Of Robert Burns
William L. Fox

State Of The Order
H. Douglas Lemons

John Philip Sousa, An American Prodigy
Robert L. Goldsmith

A Grand And Shared Purpose
Stephen Joel Trachtenberg

The 1997 Biennial Session
An Invitation To Participate And Achieve
John W. Boettjer

1997 Supreme Council Portrait

Supreme Council Tableau And
Special Attendance Lists

Milestone Publications

Current Interest

The Influence Of A Few Good Men
W. Howard Coop

The Story Of Jacques DeMolay
Part I Of III
Timothy H. Darnell

Where Do You Do Your 
Shopping? Part 42
Thomas M. Boles

Book Reviews: The Flicker Factor
Jim Tresner 

FEBRUARY

We Have The Key
C. Fred Kleinknecht

The Marquis de LaFayette
And Two Keys To The Bastille
Frank R. Dunaway

Gilbert Stuart Painting Of George Washington
Arthur W. Pierson

The Importance Of George Washington
In A Changing World
James C. Rees

Photographing Freemasonry
Arthur W. Pierson

The Story Of Jacques DeMolay, Part II Of III
Timothy H. Darnell

Remember The Maine And The Rough Riders Too
James A. Marples

The Scottish Rite, An Enlightened Experience?
Robert G. Davis

Current Interest

Squaring Off: Our Readers Respond

The In Basket

Brotherhood Month
Sidney S. Guthman

Scottish Rite Dormitory Celebrates 75 Years
Ashley Allcorn

The Acacia Fraternity
William J. Ellenberger

Help For A Child, As Easy As Advocacy
Martha Sibley

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 43
Thomas M. Boles

Book Reviews:
A Preference For Reference
Jim Tresner 

MARCH

The Lives Of Great Men
C. Fred Kleinknecht

A Heritage Of Good
Senator Michael B. Enzi

Thank Heaven For Arnie’s Father
Edmund W. Hughes

The 23 Lives Of Albert Pike
Jim Tresner

Roy Rogers, 33°, Legendary King Of The Cowboys
W. Bob Turner

Edmund G. Ross
A Masonic Profile In Courage
James A. Marples

Howard Thurston, Master Mason And Magician
S. Brent Morris

Two Chairs And Beyond
Percy Wootton

Current Interest

George Jacob Mecherle
State Farm Founder And Masonic Hero
Robert L. Uzzel

Thomas Jefferson, Freeman
James W. Beless

The Story Of Jacques DeMolay,
Part III of III
Timothy H. Darnell

A Masonic Bride
Elayne Wolfenson

A Passover Message, The Liberty Of Law
Sidney S. Guthman

Older Americans, Resolving To Be The Best
Rubin M. Hanan

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 44
Thomas M. Boles

Book Reviews: Dyer Straight
Jim Tresner 

APRIL

Deep Roots And Strong Wings
C. Fred Kleinknecht

Directory Of 127 Clinics, Centers, And Programs

Linking Literacy And Language Disorders
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital For Children

Planning For The Future
Renee Kopkowski

Touched By An Angel
Nancy J. Wright

Finding A Voice
Karen Cernich

Michael
Scottish Rite Herald, Kansas City, Missouri

Pennies From Heaven
Donald E. White

To Bind Up The Broken-Hearted
Seán O’Néill

How Do Children Learn To Talk?
Lauren Franke

Current Interest

Forever Grateful
Teresa Garrett

Masonic Philanthropy

A Small Miracle
Floyd L. Hedges

A Heartfelt Presentation
Carol L. Roberts

Deaf Child Aided
Jeanne Johnson

A Kinder Childhood
Carole Martin

Like A Real Family
Elizabeth Wilkerson

Computer Benefits Speech
Debra Nathan

Gifts Of Love
Beverly Macut Werling

Leaving A Lasting Legacy
Melody A. Lenkner

Teaching Children
Bobby J. Demott

Aaron
Richard L. Ripley Sr.

May Is Better Hearing And Speech Month
ASHA

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 45
Thomas M. Boles 

MAY

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JUNE

Great Expectations
C. Fred Kleinknecht

Get A Life
Masonic Information Center

Partnership Potential
Garry D. Odom

Tribute To The American Flag
Kenneth L. Lowmiller

The Flag: Our Values And Aspirations
William G. Sizemore

The United States Flag Protection Amendment

“Whose Broad Stripes And Bright Stars”
Joseph A. Maderick

Ten Rules On How To Fly The Flag Properly

Before The Pledge
Hubert L. Koker

Peacetime Patriots
Howard B. Kittleson

Can We Wave The Flag Too Much?
Sidney L. DeLove

Remebering Dad On Father's Day, 1998
Lloyd E. Meyer

Current Interest

A Gift Money Cannot Buy
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital For Children

Have You Ever Considered Becoming A Mason?
Masonic Renewal Committee

Vision 2013 And Habitat For Humanity In Tennessee
John L. Palmer

Putting The Fun Back In The Fraternity
Lewis B. Brantley

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 46
Thomas M. Boles

Book Reviews: Myth & Ritual
Jim Tresner

Ninth Degree: Elu Of The Nine
Jim Tresner

JULY

Moving Toward The Millenium
C. Fred Kleinknecht

Wings Of The Eagle, Wings On Our Feet
Jim Tresner

Show Your Colors, America!
Major General Pat Brady, U.S. Army (Retired)

The Time Is Now The 1998 Scottish Rite Leadership Conferences
John W. Boettjer

If You Build It, They Will Come
Jeffrey S. Adler

A Little Sand In The Gears
Jim Tresner

Masonry, A "Progressive Science"
Gregory J. Smith

Personal PR Power
Steven G. Casciola

The 1997 Biennial Session Report Of The Subcommittee On Strategic Planning
C. B. Hall, Chairman
Thomas C. Raum, Jr.
Paul T. Million, Jr.
Dwane F. Treat
Curtis N. Lancaster

Freemasonry, A Vision Statement

AUGUST

Where The Rubber Meets The Road
C. Fred Kleinknecht

Doing What Shriners Hospitals Do Best
Imperial Council A.A.O.N.M.S.

Simply Put
Jack A. Hendee

Muscles In Masonry
Clarence P. Graham

What’s In A Meeting?
Robert G. Davis

Medical Moment: Moving Forward Full Force
Renee Kopkowski

A Mason’s Response to Evil
Patrick J. Southham

Thou Knowest Better Than I
Judge Charles A.Wofford

Coast Guard Auxiliary
Donald M. Seversen

Specks Of Dust
Melville H. Nahin

The Origin Of “Checks And Balances”
Mark Dreinsonstok

Current Interest

Royal Order Of Scotland
Richard B. Baldwin

Whence Came You?
Morris C. Guss

Believers And Belongers
Jim Tresner

Harassment By The Ignorant
Jeffrey A. Bolstad

“Where Do You Do Your Shopping?” Part 47
Thomas M. Boles

Book Reviews: Among The Best
Jim Tresner

10° Apron Essay
Jim Tresner

SEPTEMBER

Universal Freemasonry: From Pole to Pole
C. Fred Kleinknecht 

World War II Memorial: United In A Common Cause
Senator Robert J. Dole

Jonathan M. Wainwright, Hero of Bataan
Stephen J. Kapp

Manuel Fernández-Juncos, Masonic Hero of Puerto Rico
Stephen J. Kapp

Preston B. Plumb, Community and Nation Builder
James A. Marples

Joseph Cullen Root, Giant of American Fraternalism
Robert L. Uzzel

Dr. Alois Rašín, 33°, Czech Reformer And Mason
Svatopluk Studeny

Blessing For Our Country
Rabbi Sidney S. Guthman

A Few Famous Freemasons
Gary Leazer

Tolerence Is Not Enough
Howard Coop

Current Interest

Masonic Rituals And Modern Spirituality
Wim F.K.J.F. Frackers

One Photo, Two Masonic Heroes
Scott T. Porter

Odell Squier Long, 33°
Lonnie Carpenter

Medical Moment: Stroke, A Blessing In Disguise
Burt E. Eaton

Essays From The Edge:The Flag Protection Amendment
Roy A. Harrell

Lewis B. Hershey, Director Of The Selective Service
Don Lavender

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 48
Thomas M. Boles

Books Reviews: If Variety Is The Spice Of Life
Jim Tresner

Days Of Awe
Melville H. Nahin

OCTOBER

Masonic Education And Leadership,
The Keys To Success

C. Fred Kleinknecht

Masonic Tracing Boards And The
Western Metaphysical Tradition

W. Kirk MacNulty

On The Origins Of The Prince Hall Scottish Rite Rituals
Art DeHoyos

Funding The Temples Of Masculinity,
Women's Roles In Masonic Fairs In
New York State, 1870-1930

William D. Moore

The Confession Of Léo Taxil
Jim Tresner

Scottish Rite Research Society
Forrest D. Haggard 
H. Wallace Reid

Current Interest

Dimasalang: The Masonic Life Of Dr. Jose P. Rizal By Reynold S. Fajardo, 33°
Fred Lamar Pearson

Mythology & Meaning - Jungian Psychology And Freemasonry
Alan Hamilton

Freemasonry And The U.S. Memorial Holocaust Museum
Aaron T. Kornblum

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 49
Thomas M. Boles

Book Reviews: One Must Have Lusciousness
Jim Tresner

NOVEMBER

"That You An Inspiring Way Might Find"
C. Fred Kleinknecht

Family Comes First
Dave Thomas

G.I. Bill For Mothers
Jack E. Nixson

Mother's Lessons
Robert W. Spanogle

The Right Questions
Ronald A. Seale

Success In Parenting
Robert G. Davis

The Pelican
Curtis N. Lancaster

Parents As Therapists
Adrienne Rains Rogers

Family Courts And Masonic Principles
Judge Robert W. Schrader

Family
Jim Tresner

The Family Of Man
John R. Horton

Current Interest

What Does Masonry Offer The Family?
John A. Caton

Your Family Can Play An Important Role
Masonic Renewal Committee

When Your Husband Or Father Is A Mason
Masonic Renewal Committee

An Open Letter To U.S. Veterans
Henry J. (Joe) Evans Jr.

Thanksgiving Day Message
Rabbi Sidney S. Guthman

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 50
Thomas M. Boles

Book Reviews: Stocking Stuffers
Jim Tresner

DECEMBER

First Star I See Tonight
C. Fred Kleinknecht

Special Holiday Cards Spread Cheer Far And Wide
Mary Jane Debenport

Santa vs Masonry
Jack A. Hendee

The Shade Of A Great Rock In A Weary Land
William L. Fox

Pilgrim Ministers
Knight Templar Magazine

The Festival Of Lights
Melville H. Nahin

The True Spirit Of Christmas And Freemasonry
Jack E. Nixson

A Right Jolly Old Elf

Texas Scottish Rite Hospital National "Linking Language & Literacy" Conference
Mary Jane Debenport

The Inn On 17th Street
William H. Giesenschlag, Jr.

A Response To Charisma
S. Brent Morris

Sharing The Gifts Of God's Love
Charles E. Maier

Current Interest

Honduras Relief Appeal

1998 DeMolay Essays: Self-Discipline Versus Government Regulations
Adam Ralston and Scott N. McKay

About Face, America!
Raymond G. Davis

The Four-Leafed Clover
Roger M. Firestone

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 51
Thomas M. Boles

Book Reviews: Shelf Life
Jim Tresner

JANUARY

Masonic Books, The Working Tools Of The 21st Century
C. Fred Kleinknecht

Friends Of The Library
Donors To The Book Restoration Fund

Treasures In The Temple
Joan K. Sansbury

Visiting Old Friends
S. Brent Morris

“Books–Books–Books–Books–Movin’ Up And Down Again”
Jim Tresner

Ill. William Busby, 33°
Robert G. Davis

Empathy And Aid Beat Revenge
Don Lavender

Freemasonry From A Woman’s Point Of View
Sara Axelrod Lissabet

The Bravest Man I’ve Ever Known
Jimmy Lee Revis

Tableau Of The Supreme Council, 33°

Current Interest

January
Séan O’Néill

The Beehive
C. Bruce Hunter

“Where Freedom Speaks”
U.S. Capitol Historical Society

Essays From The Edge: Masonry At The Crossroads
Norman Cohen

Help Children Succeed By Taking Time To Read

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 52
Thomas M. Boles

Book Reviews: And Yet More About Books
Jim Tresner

FEBRUARY

Let The Job Come First
C. Fred Kleinknecht

Ill. Abner V. McCall, 33°, Grand Cross
Educator, Christian, Gentleman, Masonic Leader

Hugh M. Smith

Washington’s Message Is Roman
Stephen J. Trachtenberg

George Washington, Some Personal Facts
James C. Rees

Admiral Eugene A. Barham, 33°, Military And Masonic Hero

When The Light Returned
Gheorghe Comanescu

Beyond Success
Howard B. Kittleson

Audie Leon Murphy, 32°, K.C.C.H.
From WW II Hero To Hollywood Movie Star

Ivan M. Tribe

If You Drive A Car, You Can Thank Brother Walter P. Chrysler, 32°
James A. Marples

Current Interest

The Double-Eagle Apron
Jim Tresner

February
Séan O’Néill

A Tribute To Illustrious H. Lloyd Wilkerson, 33°
Richard “Rick” G. Moore

Unity In TheMasonic Community
T. Michael Fegan

Essays From The Edge: A New Prescription To Cure Those Blue Lodge Blues
Horace E. Curtis

Let The American People Decide
Richard Parker

Rebuilding Lives
Renee Kopkowski

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 53
Thomas M. Boles

Book Reviews: In Praise Of Those Who Get Things Done
Jim Tresner

MARCH

Wild As A March Hare
C. Fred Kleinknecht
 
For Shriners Hospitals, The Tradition Continues
John C. Nobles
 
Ritual, Who Needs It?
Jim Tresner

Crossing The Bridge To Light
David J. Reilly

What I Learned From The Degrees
Harold C. Jensen
 
Passover And The Struggle For Freedom
Melville H. Nahin
 
Friends Of The Library
Donors To The Book Restoration Fund

What Is A Lewis?
 
Treating Clubfoot, A Step In The Right Direction
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital For Children

The In Basket

A Masonic Media Center
Jackson Polk

Current Interest
 
March
Seán O’Néill

Essays From The Edge: Lead, Follow, Or ...
William C. "Bill" Clure, Jr.

The Passage
Jack A. Hendee

Freemasonry Needs Change
William J. Malina

The Golden Fleece And The Roman Eagle

Becoming Old Or Aging?
Judge Tom M. Allen

Medical Plan  Notice

Book Reviews: Like Grandma's Cookie Jar
Jim Tresner

APRIL

Eleventh Degree, Elu Of The Twelve
Jim Tresner

Sources Of Hope
C. Fred Kleinknecht

Masonry: A Tradition From The Past, A Relevance For Today
Stephen Joel Trachtenberg

The Quests Of The Scottish Rite
Robert G. Davis

The Revised Standard Pike Ritual
Paul T. Million, Jr.

Pike’s Address To The Creek Nation
Jim Tresner

Who Moved My Cheese?
Dudley Davis

Leadership Secrets Of The Cheshire Cat
William Herbert "Skip" Boyer

Where Minors Are Major
 Robert G. Kirkpatrick

2001 Biennial Session
H. Wallace Reid

Remembering Mother On Mother’s Day
Lloyd E. Meyer

Current Interest

May
Seán O’Néill

Who Will Carry The Flag?
Stacy DePaolis Windahl

It Is More Than Just A Single Day

A Man’s World
Jack A. Hendee

Passages
Ronald R. Harris

Vision 2013: Community Partnerships
Thomas F. Boduch

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 55
Thomas M. Boles

Book Reviews
Jim Tresner

MAY

Eleventh Degree, Elu Of The Twelve
Jim Tresner

Sources Of Hope
C. Fred Kleinknecht

Masonry: A Tradition From The Past, A Relevance For Today
Stephen Joel Trachtenberg

The Quests Of The Scottish Rite
Robert G. Davis

The Revised Standard Pike Ritual
Paul T. Million, Jr.

Pike’s Address To The Creek Nation
Jim Tresner

Who Moved My Cheese?
Dudley Davis

Leadership Secrets Of The Cheshire Cat
William Herbert "Skip" Boyer

Where Minors Are Major
 Robert G. Kirkpatrick

2001 Biennial Session
H. Wallace Reid

Remembering Mother On Mother’s Day
Lloyd E. Meyer

Current Interest

May
Seán O’Néill

Who Will Carry The Flag?
Stacy DePaolis Windahl

It Is More Than Just A Single Day

A Man’s World
Jack A. Hendee

Passages
Ronald R. Harris

Vision 2013: Community Partnerships
Thomas F. Boduch

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 55
Thomas M. Boles

Book Reviews
Jim Tresner

JUNE

At The Turning Of The Stair
C. Fred Kleinknecht

Illustrious Charlie Walker, 33°, Country Music Legend And Freemason
William G. Hinton and Robert B. Schlenk, Jr.

More Members Or More Masons?
Thomas W. Gregory

The Sweet Sounds Of Masonic Music
Robert E. Redding

The Common Thread
David J. Reilly

Doers, Not Just Believers
John R. "Jack" McConnell

While We Held Our Breath: Remembering The 30th Anniversary Of The Lunar Landing
Jim Tresner

Workmen Good And True
Daniel L. Jensen

Freemasonry’s Choice To Live
Joe R. Manning, Jr.

Tishah B’Av, A Day Of Tragedy
Melville H. Nahin

Freedom Is Responsibility
W. Howard Coop

You Are Among Friends: Richmond Reunion Features Revised Standard Pike Ritual
Jim Tresner

Current Interest

July
Seán O’Néill

Land Of Liberty
Luther G. Baker

What Is America?
Jessie Lynne Janeshek

Independence Day
Anthony G. Jordan

Mentoring, Suggestions From A Mason's Wife And Eastern Star
Jo Ann Missey

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 57
Thomas M. Boles

Book Reviews: Resalted Masonry
Jim Tresner

Medicare Supplement Membership Plan

JULY

At The Turning Of The Stair
C. Fred Kleinknecht

Illustrious Charlie Walker, 33°, Country Music Legend And Freemason
William G. Hinton and Robert B. Schlenk, Jr.

More Members Or More Masons?
Thomas W. Gregory

The Sweet Sounds Of Masonic Music
Robert E. Redding

The Common Thread
David J. Reilly

Doers, Not Just Believers
John R. "Jack" McConnell

While We Held Our Breath: Remembering The 30th Anniversary Of The Lunar Landing
Jim Tresner

Workmen Good And True
Daniel L. Jensen

Freemasonry’s Choice To Live
Joe R. Manning, Jr.

Tishah B’Av, A Day Of Tragedy
Melville H. Nahin

Freedom Is Responsibility
W. Howard Coop

You Are Among Friends: Richmond Reunion Features Revised Standard Pike Ritual
Jim Tresner

Current Interest

July
Seán O’Néill

Land Of Liberty
Luther G. Baker

What Is America?
Jessie Lynne Janeshek

Independence Day
Anthony G. Jordan

Mentoring, Suggestions From A Mason's Wife And Eastern Star
Jo Ann Missey

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 57
Thomas M. Boles

Book Reviews: Resalted Masonry
Jim Tresner

Medicare Supplement Membership Plan

AUGUST

Hero.com
C. Fred Kleinknecht

Illustrious Trent Lott, 33°, Grand Cross
Contemporary Senate Leader And Mason
Ivan M. Tribe

Heroes
Jack E. Nixson

Hitting The Mark With Style
William Herbert "Skip" Boyer

Freemasonry And The Knights Of Labor
Robert L. Uzzel

The Ludendorff Bridge At Remagen
Leo J. Ghirardi

Brother Karl King—Musician, Composer, And Conductor
Don Lavender

Lewis And Clark, Corps Of Discovery
E. Arthur Haglund

What The Huskies Tell Us About America
Stephen Joel Trachtenberg

Current Interest

Reflections On An Afternoon With "Red" Skelton
Tommy E. Sawyer

August
Seán O’Néill

Scottish Rite Plaque Honors Charleston Cemetery
Herbert S. Goldberg

He Was A Farmer
Robert E. Winterton, Sr.

Samuel Penfield Taylor
James S. Dierke

Remembering Brother Buffalo Bill
William Herbert "Skip" Boyer

A Masonic President
S. Dennis Phillips

The Funeral Of Sovereign Grand Commander James D. Richardson, 33°
Hugh H. Clements

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 58
Thomas M. Boles

Book Reviews: The Long Road To Here
Jim Tresner

13° Apron Essay
Jim Tresner

SEPTEMBER

The Eleventh Commandment
C. Fred Kleinknecht

The Painting “George Washington’s Inauguration
As The 1st President Of The United States, Apr. 30, 1789,”
A Great Moment In American And Masonic History

John D. Melius

Praying In Lodge, An Answer To Critics Of Masonry
Gary Leazer

Frankly Squeaking
Joe R. Manning

Tyler, Doorkeeper, Guarder, Or Outer Guard
Naresh Sharma

The Year 2035
Joseph Bureski

Multiplex Masonry
Jim Tresner

Alzheimer’s Disease: Like A Thief In The Night
Leo J. Ghirardi

1999 Biennial Session Program Preview,
Supreme Council, 33°, S.J., U.S.A.


Current Interest

September
Seán O’Néill

1999 DeMolay Essays: Violence In Schools
Peter N. Daut, Lee E. Edgar, and
other contest winners

Masonry And Habitat For Humanity
Thomas Boduch

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 59
Thomas M. Boles and Earl E. Ihle, Jr.

Book Reviews: Rushin’ To Judgement
Jim Tresner

OCTOBER

The Tragedy Of The Commons
C. Fred Kleinknecht

1999 Biennial Session Medallion

George Washington, A Man Sent From God
Bishop Carl J. Sanders

A Cathedral Of The Scottish Rite
Louis J. Caruso

Building Bridges
George H. Chapin

The Importance Of The Scottish Rite Degrees
Leon Zeldis

William Penn Rogers, 32°
Joe R. Manning

The Feast Of Tishri, Thanksgiving, And Freemasonry
William J. Jason

I Was Never So Proud
J. Steven Molstad

The Masonic Writings Of Illustrious Frederick Dalcho, A Founder Of The Supreme Council, 33°
McDonald “Don” L. Burbidge

Harnessing The Oxen
Jerome G. McCormick

A Hospital That Is A Family
Charles E. Seay, Jr.

Current Interest

October
Seán O’Néill

Essays From The Edge: We Are Not Where We Want To Be
Michael W. Farlow

Giants In The Land
Walter B. Brookshire

Pit Of Deception Or Holy Grail
Jim Tresner

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 60
Thomas M. Boles & Earl E. Ihle, Jr.

Book Reviews: Honestly, You’ll Like These
Jim Tresner

NOVEMBER

Just Between Us
C. Fred Kleinknecht

We Are All Partners
Rabbi Sidney S. Guthman

Family Life Is Not Always Perfect
Jack E. Nixson

Sam And Millie Hilburn Scholarship Fund
C. Fred Kleinknecht

Living Freemasonry
Dara S. Esfandiary

My Father In Silence
André S. Dominick

Lessons From Family Succession
George S. Eichhorn

Family Financial Security
Willard D. Holt

Masonry And Balancing Life's Priorities
R. Nick Remy

Keeping It All In The Family
Jim Tresner

USS Missouri
A. James Wriston, Jr.

You All Come!
William G. Sizemore

Current Interest

November

Seán O’Néill

An Attitude Of Gratitude
James C. Bryant

Blessings To Be Grateful For
Howard Coop

Thanksgiving, More Than A Meal And A Day Off
Harold L. Johnson

Veterans
John G. Fullmer, Sr.

Ode To Veterans
Harry Joe Evans, Jr.

Adoption, A Wonderful Alternative
Robert W. Allen

Thank You, Dad
Barbara B. Wilson

Henry
Robert S. Winterton, Sr.

Unto My Children
Melville H. Nahin

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 61
Thomas M. Boles & Earl E. Ihle, Jr.

Book Reviews: Stocking Stuffers
Jim Tresner

DECEMBER

But The Fire Is So Delightful
C. Fred Kleinknecht

A 1908 Sunday School Christmas Program Remembered
Lloyd E. Meyer

Texas Scottish Rite Hospital For Children's
Special Holiday Cards Spread Cheer Far And Wide

Christy Liles

A True Story
Thomas E. Wiener

Sharing Holiday Traditions
Jack A. Hendee

The Spirit of Masonry And Christmas
Robert G. Davis

A Christmas Gift For Dad
Steven L. Guffy

About Christmas

Tradition
Jim Tresner

Family Member In Crisis
Robert W. McKewin

My Security Blanket
Sara M. Bertucci

December
Seán O'Néill

Grampaw's Ring
Charles E. Martin

A Simple Story Of Faith
Melville H. Nahin

Tell Us, Past Master
Bobby J. Demott

Current Interest

The Eye In The Pyramid
S. Brent Morris

A Call To Action, Challenge And Response
Edmund Cohen

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 62
Thomas M. Boles & Earl E. Ihle, Jr.

Book Reviews: Coming Down The Pike
Jim Tresner

JANUARY

Future proofing Freemasonry
C. Fred Kleinknecht

Brotherhood In The New Millennium, Onward And Upward
Ralph W. Semb

George Washington's Legacy To The 21st Century
Robert L. Goldsmith

State Of The Order
H. Douglas Lemons

The Library Of The Supreme Council
Joan K. Sansbury

A Commitment To Children
Tommie L. Robinson, Jr.

Facing The Millennium With Confidence
Stephen Joel Trachtenberg

Committee On Fraternal Relations
H. Wallace Reid

Subcommittee On 2001 Bicentennial
H. Wallace Reid

Tableau Of The Supreme Council, 33°

Current Interest

The 1999 Biennial Session: A Bridge To The 21st Century
John W. Boettjer

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 63
Thomas M. Boles & Earl E. Ihle, Jr.

Book Reviews: A Heapn' Helpn' Of History
Jim Tresner

14th Degree Apron
Jim Tresner

FEBRUARY

My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
C. Fred Kleinknecht

Freemasonry, Solid As A Rock
Charles E. "Chuck" Grassley

Masons I Have Known
Jerry L. Maygarden

Our New Quest For Heroes
Stephen Joel Trachtenberg

The Better Man
Joseph F. Edwards

George Washington,
A New Look At An Old Hero

James C. Rees

George Washington, Spymaster Extraordinaire
S. Eugene "Gene" Poteat

Replica Lodge Room, A Centerpiece Of The George Washington Masonic
National Memorial

John P. "Jack" Riddell

John Glenn, 33°, Astronaut And Senator
Ivan M. Tribe

Current Interest

Masons Care And Will Always Be There
C. Fred Kleinknecht

Bicentennial Update
William G. Sizemore

Young Stribling: The People’s Champion
James C. Bryant

Senator Sam, Illustrious Sam J. Ervin, Jr., 33°
Paul L. Whitfield

Hanford MacNider, 32°
Don Lavender

The Stuff Of Heroes
Leon Y. Wald

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 64
Thomas M. Boles & Earl E. Ihle, Jr.

Book Reviews: The Lives Of Great Men And Women
Jim Tresner

MARCH

The RC Factor
C. Fred Kleinknecht

Masonry And The Scottish Rite Partners For The New Millennium
Robert G. Davis

Entering The 21st Century, What We Can Do
James H. Morgan III

A Freeway Named Monagan
W. Ronald Coale

Masonic Leadership, Doing The Right Things
E. Arthur Haglund

Timeless Brothers
Steven G. Casciola

The Light Of Freemasonry Spreads East
John H. Grainger and Ben M. Angel

Seventy Years Of The Scottish Rite In Germany
Hubert V. Kopp

A Claim To Your Kind Offices
John C. Parmer

DeMolay, The Gift Of Leadership
James L. Johnston

Current Interest

Maundy Thursday
Lloyd E. Meyer

Memories Of The Omaha Home For Boys
John C. Furstenberg

Change Is Opportunity
Charles M. Ingram

Sowing + Nurturing = Reaping
Jack A. Hendee

Public Perception Of Freemasonry
Barry A. Rickman

Do We Need A "Masonic Theology"?
Gary Leazer

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 65
Thomas M. Boles & Earl E. Ihle, Jr.

Book Reviews: Flights Of Fancy
Jim Tresner

15° Apron Essay
Jim Tresner 

APRIL

The Beginning Of Excellence
C. Fred Kleinknecht

Directory Of 138 Scottish Rite Language Disorder Clinics, Centers, And Programs

Deep In The Heart Of Hilburn
Jim Tresner

Loving Hearts, Big And Small
David Kruger

Planting The Seed
Sheri and Brooks Hilton

"Dollars For Scholars" In Tucson
Barbara J. Kiernan

Answered Prayers
Don Jones

Summertime Speech Clinic Is Fun
Carole Martin

Current Interest

Speaking For Two
Linda Hoffman

English Can Be A Strange Language

Charity Doesn't Always Mean A Cash Gift
Michael Sinatra

The Real Reason
Richard A. Kreager

Dyslexia, Meeting The Challenge In Mississippi
Howard E. Kerce

A Gift That's A Treasure
Dennis K. Larry

Creating A Scottish Rite Clinic Website
Robin K. Olivier

Helping A Child Smile
Anna Umphress

The Greatest Job
Robert A. Vowell

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 66
Thomas M. Boles & Earl E. Ihle, Jr.

A Tradition Of Caring
S. Brent Morris

MAY

In Every Nook And Cranny
C. Fred Kleinknecht

Our Debt Of Gratitude
William B. Brunk

Memorial Day
W. Howard Coop

Now It's Our Turn
Kwame Acquaah

The Value Of Freemasonry
Robert G. Davis

Visiting Charleston For The Bicentennial
Herbert S. Goldberg

In Case Of Fire, Break Glass!
Bud Tarling

This Is The Day The Lord Has Made
Walter Breuning

The Relevant Rite
Jerry L. Maygarden

The Standard Revised Pike Degrees
Paul T. Million

Making Good Men Better
Gaylord Z. Thomas

An Open Letter To A New Mason
J. Howard Duncan

Current Interest

Millennium Masons
John W. Boettjer

The Past Is Past, The Future Is Now
Freddie G. Davis

Good, Better, Best
Jerome G. McCormick

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 67
Thomas M. Boles & Earl E. Ihle, Jr.

Book Reviews: Seventh Heaven
Jim Tresner

16° Apron Essay
Jim Tresner

JUNE

The Empty Sky
C. Fred Kleinknecht

"Old Glory" Flies For Each Of Us
Robert G. Davis

Keeping Our Promise To The Flag
Patrick H. Brady

Our Flag, Our Way Of Life
Lonnie L. Godfrey

The American's Creed
William Tyler Page

Of Thee We Sing
Joe R. Manning

Our Glory, "Old Glory"
John T. Griffin

Thump!
Jim Tresner

"Old Glory" Named And Saved
Bobby J. Demott

A Toast To The Flag
John J. Daly

All Through The Year
William G. Sizemore

National Flag Day, June 14, 2000
Robert L. Goldsmith

Protecting Our Flag
C. Fred Kleinknecht

A Redneck Unashamed
T. Max Tatum

It Was A Dark And Stormy Night
H. Wallace Reid

The Compassion And Dignity
Brian E. Anderson

This Land Of Ours
William Beaumont

Patriotism From The Perspective Of The Thirty-something Generation
Greg Smith

Why Stars And Stripes?
Warren D. Lichty

Honoring African-American Heroes
Patrick H. Brady

I Married America
Naresh Sharma

How America's Flag Evolved
Thomas N. Pyke

What Is America?
Jessie Lynne Janeshek

"Whose Broad Stripes And Bright Stars"
Joseph A. Maderick

"Burn, Baby, Burn"
Melville H. Nahin

Should We Wave The Flag?
John R. Nocas

Before The Pledge
Hubert L. Koker

A Quiz On The American Flag
Roger M. Firestone

JULY

Seventeenth Degree, Knight Of The East And West
Jim Tresner

Masonic Unity, The Right Choice
C. Fred Kleinknecht

Our Greatest Challenge Is Our Greatest Opportunity
Ronald A. Seale

Share Your Pride In The Rite
Lawrence D. Inglis

The Supreme Council Of Slovenia
Robert L. Goldsmith

DeMolay, Tomorrow's Leaders Today
James C. McGee

Scottish Rite Leadership Conferences Shape The Future
John W. Boettjer

Patriot Tears
Jerome G. McCormick

The Signers Of The Declaration Of Independence And The Price They Paid

Scottish Rite Research Society, Entering The Millennium Vested In Glory
Forrest D. Haggard

Current Interest

Tableau Of The Supreme Council, 33°

Into The Next Millennium
Dwight A. Hamilton

Masons Across Texas Taking The Time To Read
Texas S.R. Hospital For Children

That Flag Stands For Freedom

Scottish Rite Serving America's Children
Martha Simpson McDade

A Birthday With No Presents
Sondra Kirschner Alan, Esq.

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 68
Thomas M. Boles & Earl E. Ihle, Jr.

Looking For The Right Tools
William H. "Skip" Boyer

Book Reviews: Tools Of The Craft
Jim Tresner

AUGUST

18° Apron Essay
Jim Tresner

Sharing The Excitement Of The Scottish Rite Research Society
C. Fred Kleinknecht

The Library And Archives Of The Supreme Council
Arturo deHoyos

Wiring The Scottish Rite To Electronic Masonry
Paul M. Bessel

Toleration, We Promised, But Do We Really Mean It?
Jim Tresner

Freemasonry's Natural Constituency In The New Millennium
Edmund Cohen

I, They, We
Emanuel B. Geiger

What Are The Scottish Rite Degrees And Why Take Them?

The Role Of Masonry In America Today
Curtis N. Lancaster

The Elements Of Masonic Leadership
Steven L. Guffy

Essay From The Edge: Knowing What We Truly Are Can Save Us
John R. Martin

Current Interest

Something For Nothing
R. Nick Remy

An Agonizing Step For Men, A Giant Leap For Womankind
Julian E. Endsley

For Everything Else There's The Scottish Rite
Robert G. Davis

Speaking Truth To Power, Notes On Anti-Masonry
Seán O'Néill

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 69
Thomas M. Boles & Earl E. Ihle, Jr.

Hospice Of Mercy
William Beaumont

Book Reviews: Vested In Glory
T. Michael Fegan

SEPTEMBER

19° Apron Essay, Grand Pontiff
Jim Tresner

Information Versus Wisdom
C. Fred Kleinknecht

Brother Michael A. Richards, Renaissance Man, Not "Kramer"
Michael M. Marsellos

Masonic Renewal, Shaping Masonry For The Twenty-first Century
T. Michael Fegan

What Makes An Obligation?
Harold R. Abelson

Masonry And The Computer Age
David A. Burkus

Portsmouth Valley Espouses Essence Of Freemasonry
Johnny S. Joannou

I Am Indebted
Thomas R. Dougherty

Seeds Of Tolerance And Fraternal Love
Leopold Tröthann

The Korean War, A Clear Victory
Dwight A. Hamilton

Current Interest

To The Robin
Lloyd E. Meyer

A Prodigal Returns
Robert W. McKewin

Scottish Rite Sponsors Airshow
Hoyt O. Samples

Masonic Light In Bulgaria
Donald L. Saint

Grand Commander Visits Expanded Colorado Childhood Language Disorders Program
Deborah Hayes

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 70
Thomas M. Boles & Earl E. Ihle, Jr.

Book Reviews: September Song
Jim Tresner

OCTOBER

20° Apron Essay, Master Of The Symbolic Lodge
Jim Tresner

Heroes
C. Fred Kleinknecht

Hanging On The World
A Tribute To Illustrious Sam E. Hilburn, 33°

Jim Tresner

Albert Pike And The Louisiana Civil Code
An Unfinished Epic

Ernest S. Easterly III

Issac Auld, A Founding Father Of The Supreme Council, 33°
McDonald “Don” L. Burbidge

My Father, My Hero
C. Edd Guffy

Brother Winston Speaks To Speakers
William Herbert "Skip" Boyer

What Is He Worth?
Robert G. Davis

Iowa Masons With A Mission
Michael D. "Mike" Jager

Brother Henry Agard Wallace, 32°, Prophet Of Agrarianism
Robert L. Uzzel

Current Interest

Are You One Of The New Guys?
Mark T. Ronn

Yom Kippur
Todd E. Carton

Teacher On Board
Melville H. Nahin

Lost Portrait Recovered
Bryan Speed

My Rose Cross
Royace T. McDanel

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 71
Thomas M. Boles & Earl E. Ihle, Jr.

Book Reviews: Collections
Jim Tresner

NOVEMBER

21° Apron Essay, Noachite, or Prussian Knight
Jim Tresner

Veterans Day
C. Fred Kleinknecht

Veterans Day, A Time To Consider Rulings On The American Flag
Patrick H. Brady

Write Angles: A Thanksgiving Pilgrimage
William H. "Skip" Boyer

Every Day Is Veterans Day
Howard E. Lewis

Turkey Day Or Thanksgiving?
Charles E. "Chuck" Maier

Regularity, An Endless Assignment
Raoul L. Mattei

2001 Bicentennial Is Fast Approaching
William G. Sizemore

Honour Men, 2001 Bicentennial Session Of The Supreme Council, 33°

Current Interest

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 72
Thomas M. Boles & Earl E. Ihle, Jr.

Book Reviews: Stocking Stuffers
Jim Tresner

DECEMBER

Shoppers Rush Home With Their Treasures
C. Fred Kleinknecht

Special Holiday Cards Spread Cheer Far And Wide
Brittani Laborde

Write Angles: Yes, Santa, There Really Was A Virginia
William Herbert "Skip" Boyer

Is There A Santa Claus?
Francis P. Church

Explain God
Danny Dutton

Christmas At The Inn
William Beaumont

A Holiday Gift
Melville H. Nahin

A Small Lodge, The Great Depression, and Christmas
Brooks C. Dodson, Jr.

Christmas Every Day
Jerome G. McCormick

The Holiday Season Blesses Everyone
James C. Bryant

A Christmas Eve He Will Never Forget
Ray M. Clark

Current Interest

Caring For Kids With Communication Problems
Vernon B. Ingraham & Tracy Kovach

Class Of 2000 In Florida
David A. Eschrich

Historic Events In Washington
Paul M. Bessel

2000 DeMolay Essays: Leadership For The Next Generation
Jason Keas & Robert L. Baker

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 73
Thomas M. Boles & Earl E. Ihle, Jr.

Book Reviews: Wherein Shall We Seek?
Jim Tresner

JANUARY

Twenty-second Degree
Knight Royal Axe, Prince of Libanus

Jim Tresner

2001 Bicentennial Awards For Excellence In Publication
C. Fred Kleinknecht

Special Bicentennial Lapel Pins

Teacher, A Title Of Honor
Stephen Joel Trachtenberg

Write Angles: On Making A Truly Grand Cup Of Coffee
William Herbert "Skip" Boyer

Let's Be Realistic About The New Year
James C. Bryant

New Year's Resolutions, Bah Humbug!
Charles E. "Chuck" Maier

Brotherhood, Do We Really Mean It?
Jim Tresner

Grandchildren
Jerome G. McCormick

Miracles On My Vines Of Life
Thomas M. Boles

Touring Charleston During The 2001 Bicentennial Celebration
William G. Sizemore

Current Interest

The Revised Standard Pike Ritual Of 2000
Sean D. Graystone

The Road To Extinction
Ralph A. Herbold

Critical Mass In Masonry
James Deloss Hawkins

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 74
Thomas M. Boles & Earl E. Ihle, Jr.

Book Reviews: The Ends Of The Spectrum
Jim Tresner

FEBRUARY 

"Going For The Gold" In Freemasonry
C. Fred Kleinknecht

Special Bicentennial Lapel Pins

The George Washington Masonic National Memorial
George D. Seghers

The Royal Order Of Scotland
George R. Adams

Bowling Alone
Bruce Guy Chabot

To Be A Mason
Steven D. Lancaster

Corinthian Valentines
Charles E. "Chuck" Maier

Traveling To Charleston To Receive The Degrees
James A. Marples

What's In It For Me?
Neil T. Beaty

The Masonic Wallet
Gaylord Z. Thomas

Write Angles: Old Abe's Ideas Not So Old
William Herbert "Skip" Boyer

Abe's Rule And Guide
Charles Brame

Too Much Me, Not Enough We
James C. Bryant

Current Interest

What Is Right With The Wichita Rite
Van A. McLemore

Dedication Of The John I. Smith Center
Basil Manly, IV

Recording Our Heroic Past
Richard A. Klein

Are We Afraid Of Death?
J. Morrow Hall

Opportunities We Can't Afford To Miss
Carl L. "Bud" Banks

Where You Do Your Shopping? Part 75
Thomas M. Boles & Earl E. Ihle, Jr.

Book Reviews: You Can Get It Here
Jim Tresner 

MARCH

Twenty-third Degree, Chief Of The Tabernacle
Jim Tresner

No Substitutes, Please
C. Fred Kleinknecht

Special Bicentennial Lapel Pins

The Founders, Their Vision Lives On
Richard C. White

Write Angles: The Silver Thread Of Our Craft
William Herbert "Skip" Boyer

Why Not An Atheist?
J. Howard Duncan

The Cracked Pot

The Function Of Landmarks
Howard Coop

A Charleston Visit Which Is Sure To Please
Herbert S. Goldberg

Friends Of The Library

A Lifetime Lesson
Angelo G. Coppola, Sr.

Ghosts From The Past And Future
Robert S. Couldry

Day By Day By Day
Melville H. Nahin

A Historic Agreement
Robert T. Shipe

A Special Offer For A Double Celebration
Arturo de Hoyos

Current Interest

The Making Of A Mason
Seán O'Néill

Where Goes Masonry?
William G. Mathis

Wichita's Knights Of St. Andrew
Cecil M. "Mike" Rowsey

Pop's Perch
Richard Tyler McGrath

Knights Templar Eye Foundation Campaign

A Masonic Father's Five Points Of Life
Ian Modelevsky

Audiotapes For The Visually Impaired
Harold R. "Hal" Abelson

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 76
Thomas M. Boles & Earl E. Ihle, Jr.

Book Reviews: The Raw Winds Of March
Jim Tresner

APRIL

Double Gifts
C. Fred Kleinknecht

Directory Of 147 Scottish Rite Language Disorders Clinics, Centers, And Programs

Discovering Hope In HPE
Dr. Harold Urschel III

No Greater Calling
Ernest Borgnine

The Gift Of Friends
Carole Martin

Comfort Toys
Kay Applegate and Judi Hessel

The Other Work
Dean F. Harwood

An Expression Of Love
Frank S. Holleman III

Current Interest

Scottish Rite Masons Take Pride
Earl D. Harris

This Lady Gets Things Done
Donna Porter

Needle And Thread
Dr. Tommie L. Robinson, Jr.

Kindness
Robin K. Olivier

Philanthropy, The Easy Way
Jack A. Hendee

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 77
Thomas M. Boles & Earl E. Ihle, Jr.

A Tradition Of Caring
S. Brent Morris

MAY

Spring Is Busting Out All Over
C. Fred Kleinknecht

Special Bicentennial Lapel Pins

Touching The Wall
Patrick C. Palmer

A Leader By Example, Lt. General James F. Hollingsworth, 33°, US Army (Ret)
F. T. H'Doubler, Jr.

The Establishment Of The Supreme Council, 33°, In Bulgaria
C. B. Hall

And The Top-Ten List Is...
S. Brent Morris

It's Music To My Ears
Michael W. Brooks

Achieving Impossible Dreams
Scottish Rite Scholars, The George Washington University

Memorial Day, A Lost Meaning
William Herbert "Skip" Boyer

Prayer In Time Of War
Don Lavender

Remember Us
Leo J. Ghirardi

The Bicentennial Celebration Is Almost Here!
William G. Sizemore

Ill. F. Elwood Davis, 33°, A Salute To A Worthy And Outstanding Brother
Charles S. Iversen

Current Interest

Speech?
Karen Vian

Count Dracula, Mason?
Paul Rich

Mothers Know Everything
Jack A. Hendee

Mothers' Legacy
Lloyd E. Meyer

A Mother's Lesson
Angelo G. Coppola, Sr.

Of Mice And Girls
Neil T. Beaty

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 78
Thomas M. Boles & Earl E. Ihle, Jr.

Book Reviews: O Frabjous Day!
Jim Tresner

JUNE

The Center Must Hold
 C. Fred Kleinknecht

Louis Kossuth, Mason and Apostle Of World Democracy
 David Kruger

Are We Trying To Raise Mushrooms?
 Charles W. Amidon

The Lodge, The Rite, And The Shrine Give Clarity To The Masonic Mission
 Robert G. Davis

Are We There Yet?
 Neil T. Beaty

I'm Running Away With The Circus!
 William Herbert "Skip" Boyer

What's The Use Of Worrying?
 James C. Bryant

How My Father Made Me A Mason
 Bruce G. Chabot

So Proudly We Stand
 James D. Cole

Two Great Columns
 Michael P. Sinatra

2001 Bicentennial Session Schedule Changes
 William G. Sizemore

A Shared Spirit
 Richard E. Fletcher

Current Interest

Patriotism Defined
 Becky L. Bateson & Bethany Anne Romanek

154 Masonic Families Founded A City Of 170,000 In Brazil
 Walter J. Klein

A Monumental Tour
 Charles R. Travis

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 79
 Thomas M. Boles & Earl E. Ihle, Jr.

Book Reviews: Everywhere You Look
 Jim Tresner

JULY

What So Proudly We've Hailed
C. Fred Kleinknecht

Masonic Heroes Of The Revolution
George F. Harrington

July And Interdependence Day
Charles E. "Chuck" Maier

The Eagle Has Landed . . . In Nevada
Lewis E. "Red" Kittell

A Most Precious Possession
W. Howard Coop

When In The Course Of Human Events . . .
William Herbert "Skip" Boyer

Proud To Be An American
Angelo G. Coppola, Sr.

Masonic Harvest
Leo J. Ghirardi

Doing Whatever It Takes
James A. Barbour

Go, And Do Thou Likewise
David A. Roach

2001 Bicentennial Biennial Session Program

Current Interest

Come Home Daddy, I Need You
David Gray Ross

Our Masonic Radio
Larry E. Yandle

Three-Legged Stool
Melville H. Nahin

Fill 'Em Up Or Move 'Em Out
Mark T. Ronn

What's Special About The Scottish Rite?
J. Howard Duncan

Dance Like No One Is Watching

Who Was The Greater Mason?
F. Jack Doña

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 80
Thomas M. Boles & Earl E. Ihle, Jr.

Book Reviews: When A Friend Recommends A Book
Jim Tresner

AUGUST

We Are The Heroes Of Our Time
C. Fred Kleinknecht

2001 Bicentennial Biennial Session Name Badge 

Albert Pike, Citizen Of The World
Charles Henry Jacobson

Grant Wood, Painter Of The Soil
Don Lavender

Masonry, Like Baseball, Has Its Heroes
Angelo G. Coppola, Sr.

Masonry Reconciles Two Famous Puerto Rican Political Opponents
Eduardo Camareno, Jr.

Houdini, Master Mason And Master Of Illusion
William E. Parker

To Be The Heroes We Are Supposed To Be
Robert G. Davis

Masonry's Hidden Heroes
Freddie G. Davis

Dr. Walter A. Soboleff, 33°, "Man Of God"
David W. DeLong

The Masonic Game Is Afoot, Was Sherlock Holmes A Brother?
William Herbert "Skip" Boyer

Current Interest

Benjamin H. Latrobe, Master Architect And Freemason
William J. Ellenberger

Tommy Irvin, Georgia's Masonic Agricultural Commissioner
James C. Bryant

Masonic Heroes, H. W. Graber And Jim Freeman
H. Alan "Al" Wilson

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 81
Earl E. Ihle, Jr., and Thomas M. Boles

Book Reviews: Forms And Traditions Of The Scottish Rite, A Noble Tradition
Jim Tresner

SEPTEMBER

Twenty-Fourth Degree Prince Of The Tabernacle
Jim Tresner   

Dream Catchers
C. Fred Kleinknecht   

With A Charleston Accent
William Herbert “Skip” Boyer
 
The Friends Of The Library Newsletter
Joan K. Sansbury, Larissa Watkins, Heather Calloway
 
What Is The First Benefit Of Freemasonry?
Kwame Acquaah

 Masonic Liturgy
Bruce Chabot

 Membership Plans That Work
E. Arthur Haglund

 Where Is The Line?
Raymond E. Davies

 Brother William McKinley Pillar Of Masonry, War Hero, President
Julian E. Endsley

 North Or South - A Masonic Obligation Is Binding
Angelo G. Coppola

 Current Interest 

 Wings On Words Day In Tucson
Barbara J. Kiernan

 Centennial Of The Great Masonic Train Ride
James A. Marples

 Forty Years A Mason
Robert W. McKewin

 It’s Never Wrong To Do What’s Right
James C. Bryant

 Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 82
Earl E. Ihle, Jr.

 Only Spirit Will Save Us
R. Nick Remy

 Book Reviews: This Book Is A “Must Own!”
Jim Tresner  

OCTOBER

The House Of The Temple
David Kruger

Welcome To The Scottish Rite
C. Fred Kleinknecht

Who Are The Masons And What Do They Do?
Masonic Information Center

Scottish Rite—The University Of Freemasonry
William B. Brunk

Why I Am Proud To Be A 32°
Robert D. Whipple, Jr.

The Reunion Experience
Michael Sinatra

The Distinctive Regalia Of The Scottish Rite
Pierre G. “Pete” Normand, Jr.

Learning By Degrees
Jim Tresner

What Is The Scottish Rite Of Freemasonry?
S. Brent Morris

Map Of Scottish Rite Bodies Of The Supreme Council Southern Jurisdiction, S.J., U.S.A.

The Scottish Rite In The New Century
Robert G. Davis

Scottish Rite Philanthropy
Jack E. Nixson

The Quests Of The Scottish Rite
Robert G. Davis

Book Reviews: The Beauty And The Glory Of The Story
Jim Tresner

NOVEMBER

Terrorism
C. Fred Kleinknecht

National Day Of Prayer And Remembrance

Scottish Rite Support Of Disaster Relief

Champions Of Freedom
Richard G. McNeill, Jr.

The Dagger Of Justice
Jim Tresner

"Oh Say! Can You See?"
Charles R. Travis

George Washington Bible Rescued After World Trade Center Tragedy

An Act Of Hatred
David J. Morgan

Masons Throughout America Observe Day Of Prayer 

The Tartan Golf Classic Creating Brighter Futures For Children
Charles E. Seay, Jr.

Historic Masonic Developments In Russia
Alexander V. Kondyakov

Jack The Ripper, From Hell
Jay M. Kinney

Thanksgiving Across The Ages
B. Eugene Collins

The Pilgrims' Path To Plymouth
W. Howard Coop

Thanksgiving Day 2001
Sidney S. Guthman

Current Interest

Veterans Day, More Than An Empty Mailbox
Kent Shaw

A Story Of Love And Life
Angelo G. Coppola, Sr.

Freemasonry And Its Future
David F. Coady

Dreams And Visions
Joseph S. Fisher

The Basics
John M. Brett

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 83
Earl E. Ihle, Jr. and Thomas M. Boles

Book Reviews: Stocking Stuffers
Jim Tresner

DECEMBER 

It Should Have Been
C. Fred Kleinknecht

Special Holiday Cards Spread Cheer Far And Wide
Brittani Laborde

TSRHC's 80th Birthday Celebrating 80 Years Of Helping Children
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital For Children

The Lighting Of A Candle
Lloyd E. Meyer

The Indissoluble Chain
Joseph "Doby" F. Edwards

Christmas Reading, A Childhood Memory
William Herbert "Skip" Boyer

The Flickering Flame Of Chanukah
Melville H. Nahin

Vigilance Will Ensure Our Liberties
William E. Parker

Santa Claus And Hiram
Gaylord Z. Thomas

Going Ham For The Holidays
William Herbert "Skip" Boyer

Closed For Inventory
Melville H. Nahin

Right Will Prevail
W. Howard Coop

Masonic Leadership In Times Of Crisis
Edmund Cohen

America—"Steel" Reinforced
James D. Cole

Reliving Pearl Harbor
Harry W. Seibert

The "Jack The Ripper" Murders And Their Alleged Masonic Connections
Paul M. Bessel

Respect And The American Flag 2001 DeMolay Essay Contest Winners
John J. Clark IV and Peter N. Daut

Thanks From Scottish Rite Scholars At The George Washington University

Crossing The Roads Of Life
Bryan Speed

Re-engineering The Rite
Michael Sinatra

Our History: 536 National Sojourner Chapters
John C. Cole, Jr.

The Vermiculated Ashlar
Jack Dona

Masonry's Influence On Our Lives
Donald E. Lavender

Visiting Other Lodges
James A. Marples

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 84
Earl E. Ihle, Jr., and Thomas M. Boles

Book Reviews: Small Packages
Jim Tresner 

JANUARY

Bicentennial Biennial Session Snapshots

Thanks For A Great Bicentennial Session!
C. Fred Kleinknecht

Bicentennial Biennial Session Celebrates Two Centuries Of Scottish Rite Achievement In America
John W. Boettjer

The Attack On America
Walter E. Boomer

Portrait Of The Active Members Of The Supreme Council, 33°, Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A.

Current Interest

List Of Vendors From The Bicentennial Session

The Making Of The Bicentennial Museum Exhibit
Heather K. Calloway

Grit And Grace
W. Kenneth Lyons

Scottish Rite Observances At Five Bicentennial Sites In Charleston

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 85
Earl E. Ihle, Jr. and Thomas M. Boles

FEBRUARY

Twenty-Fifth Degree, Knight Of The Brazen Serpent
Jim Tresner

A Plain, Genteel Dress
C. Fred Kleinknecht

Committee On The State Of The Order And Unfinished Business History, Vision, Challenge
H. Douglas Lemons

The Rite's Mission Today
Robert L. Goldsmith

Committee On Ritual And Ceremonial
Forms: Utilizing A Common And Consistent Format

Curtis N. Lancaster

Committee On Finance: "Financial Well-Being Assured"
Sam E. Hilburn

Committee On Fraternal Relations Developing Good Will And Fraternal Fellowship
H. Wallace Reid

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall
Jim Tresner

Current Interest

The Mantle Of A Patriot
Dwight A. Hamilton

Does Freemasonry Have Children?
Gregory E. Wentzel

I Was Called A Satanist Today
Joseph W. Moss II

Dig A Little Deeper
Bryan Speed

Masonic Landmarks
Michael A. Botelho

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 86
Earl E. Ihle, Jr. and Thomas M. Boles

Peripheral Perusals
Jim Tresner

MARCH

A Brave New World Of Heroes
C. Fred Kleinknecht

He Did It Dave's Way, A Tribute To Dave Thomas, 33°, Grand Cross, Founder Of "Wendy's"
Robert L. Goldsmith

A Special Brother In Honduras
C. Fred Kleinknecht

J.C. Penney, Retail Marketing Genius
And Mason

Michael Sinatra

The World's Greatest Couple

Because He Could Do No Less
William Herbert "Skip" Boyer

Sir Alexander Fleming, Mason And Discoverer Of Penicillin
Robert Morris

A Tribute To Ill. Floyd E. Werle, 33°, Grand Organist Of The Supreme Council
Harry Gleeson

The Return Of "God Bless America"
Peter H. Johnson, Jr.

Who are Our Heroes?
Fred E. Young

Cy Young, Mason And Baseball Hero

Current Interest

A Common Man And Hero
William Herbert "Skip" Boyer

A Solemn Night At The Site Of The World Trade Center
Riley Joe Evans

Please God, Bless America!
Angelo G. Coppola, Sr.

Audie Leon Murphy, 33°, America's Favorite Hero
Lorenzo Spain

Charles Willson Peale, Portrait Painter Of The American Revolution
Robert Morris

Where Do You Do Your Shopping?
Thomas M. Boles and Earl E. Ihle, Jr.

Book Reviews: Heroism
Jim Tresner

APRIL

The Rains Of April
C. Fred Kleinknecht

PAWS Across Texas

2002 Directory of 161 RiteCare Clinics, Centers, And Programs

RiteCare, A New Name For A New Century Of Service
John W. Boettjer

Legacy Scholarship Program Helps Former Patients Receive Higher Education

Enthusiasm Contributes To Success

A Visit To Texas Scottish Rite - Hospital For Children
James R. Brown

The Gift Of Thrift
Betsy Cohen

Current Interest

Helen's Story
Terri McDearman

The Scottish Rite Foundation Of Florida And Wolfson Children's Hospital Meet Needs
Terri McDearman

Success That's Twice As Nice!

Radford University Research Scholars Thank Scottish Rite

One Big Happy Family!
April Alldredge

Read To Me
Monica McGuire

Camille

Sam's Adventures
Karen Aguilera

On His Way

Graduation Day In Cheyenne, Wyoming
Carole Martin

Helping Austistic Children Improve Communication Skills
David L. Wegner

Where Do You Do Your Shopping?
Earl E. Ihle, Jr., and Thomas M. Boles

A Tradition Of Caring

MAY

26°, Prince Of Mercy, Or The Scottish Trinitarian
Jim Tresner

Sharing The Rite
C. Fred Kleinknecht

Toleration
Basil Manly IV

Keeping Memorial Day Strong
J. F. Werner

Leadership And Diversity
David S. McIlwain

The Ballot Box
Don F. Nisbet

The Treasures Of Freemasonry
Peter M. Panos

Written On The Wind
Jim Tresner

The Fourteenth Degree Oration
Charles R. Shelton

Masonic Time Capsule Opening In Washington, D.C.
Richard B. Baldwin

Another Look In The Mirror
Larry J. Crocker

Current Interest

An Old Mason's Dream Come True
Michael A. Buchan

Behold The Fowls Of The Air
W. Howard Coop

Caring For Our Collections
Heather K. Calloway

The Artist
Jack A. Hendee

Thoughts On Dying
Don E. Lavender

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 89
Earl E. Ihle, Jr., and Thomas M. Boles

Book Reviews: Valley Of The Craftsmen Wins Critical Praise
Jim Tresner

JUNE

The Rite's "Great Work"
C. Fred Kleinknecht

Is There A Need For Masonic Education?
Gary Leazer

Hez's House An Early Lodge
Walter J. Klein

Finding The Image Of Masonry
Terry L. Tilton

The Winning Ways Of Job's Daughters
James G. Berardino

The Power Of Pennies
James S. Dierke

Grandpa's Uniforms
Bruce G. Chabot

Leadership, The Secret To Success
William Herbert "Skip" Boyer

Compassion
James C. Bryant

Freemasons And Phi Beta Kappa
Paul Rich

No Time To Listen
Lloyd E. Meyer

Grand Lodges Of Virginia And Russia Initiate Education Program
Robert G. Watkins, Jr.

Current Interest

The Seven Most Costly Words
Jack A. Furlong

A Job's Daughter Thanks Her Father And Freemasonry
Barbara B. Wilson

Formula For Success
Bennett T. "Tom" Dingwall III

The Common Gavel, A Symbol Of Authority
H. Warren Tool, Jr.

The Metric, English, Or Masonic System?
Melville H. Nahin

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 90
Earl E. Ihle, Jr., and Thomas M. Boles

Book Reviews: The Magical Number 9
Jim Tresner

JULY

America Is As Strong As Ever!
C. Fred Kleinknecht

Back To Basics
Bennie G. Owens

A Brief History Of Winchester Hiram Lodge No. 21

Scottish Rite Masons Show True Dedication As Partners In Care
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite

Almoner, An Arm Of Strength
Robert Hale

You Gotta Be Kidding!
Richard E. Fletcher

The Legacy Of A Fallen Lodge
Robert G. Davis

The Beagle Was Right
Edward W. Erfurt III

The Greatest Generation
Donald E. Lavender

Is This A Great Country Or What?
Patrick C. Palmer

My Road To Charleston
Frank Donald "Don" Scrivener

At Age 97, This Star Still Shines
Kristy Howard-Clark

We Are All Americans
Sara Blevins

Current Interest

My Legacy
John P. "Jack" Riddell

A New Member's View Of A Reunion
Ronald C. Hewitt

A Guide To Funeral Planning For Freemasons
Zelwin B. "Zel" Eaton

A Clarion Call To Remember
W. Howard Coop

When To Wear The Scottish Rite Cap
C. Fred Kleinknecht

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 91
Earl E. Ihle, Jr., and Thomas M. Boles

Book Reviews: Outside/Inside
Jim Tresner

AUGUST

Leadership 2002
C. Fred Kleinknecht

Leadership Conference Snapshots

It's The Rite Time For Change
William Herbert "Skip" Boyer

Breaking The Barriers
George O. Braatz

Scottish Rite Membership:
A Silver Lining In The Clouds

S. Brent Morris

The Three Rs
E. John Elmore

Raising Funds For Survival
Robert G. Davis

Change Is Essential
DR Rawson

Current Interest

Vision-Based Planning, Introducing Change Into Your Valley
W. Kirk MacNulty

Communicating With Your Members And Community
John M. Myers

A Spool Of Thread, A Trail Of Crumbs, And A G.P.S.
The Supreme Council's Strategic Plan Five Years Later

Jim Tresner

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 92
Earl E. Ihle, Jr., and Thomas M. Boles

SEPTEMBER

September Song?
C. Fred Kleinknecht

Ben, The Boy Who Wants To Be President
Vernon B. Ingraham

Because We Care, Address To The Fourth Biennial National RiteCare Conference
C. Fred Kleinknecht

NPD Restoration Program
Woody D. Bilyeu

The Fabulous Beast
Jim Tresner

Senator George McGovern, A Freemason
From The Grassroots

Robert L. Uzzel

Nine Eleven Zero One
Forrest F. Gesswein, Jr.

Display Your Masonic Emblems!
Michael Sinatra

Freemasonry In Japan
Saburo Katagiri

Fraternal Fair Brings Freemasonry To The Public
Donald M. Watkins

Masonry And Media, A Primer On Public Relations
Harold W. "Woody" Wilson, Jr.

Current Interest

The Light
Edgar C. "Ed" Wilson

The Sukkah Of Change
Melville H. Nahin

Blood, The Gift Of Life
James Roy Elliott

Spreading The Word
Jerome G. McCormick

Where Do You Stand?
Jack A. Hendee

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 93
Earl E. Ihle, Jr., and Thomas M. Boles

Book Reviews: The Endurable Life
Jim Tresner

OCTOBER

American Flags Of Courage
Heather K. Calloway

102 Texas Counties Named For Masons

Brother Andrew Jackson, America's First Grand Master-President
Bobby J. Demott

Brother Haydn, God's Happy Musician
Peter H. Johnson, Jr.

My Parents Were My Masonic Heroes
Peyton M. Carlson

Ill. Wilmot Gibbes DeSaussure, 33°, Wars, Heroes, Sacrifices
McDonald L. "Don" Burbidge

The Mayo Clinic Founded By Freemasons

It's More Than A Job--It's A Ministry
Gordon W. Kelso

Lindbergh Anniversaries Recall A Great American And Freemason
Philip Douglas A. Field

Current Interest

Your Life, A Part Of History
Don E. Lavender

Grandpa
José J. De Luna

Brother Hovie Franklin Lister, 32°, A Legend In Southern Gospel Music
Ivan M. Tribe

Ill.Harold Lloyd, 33°, Famous Comedian, Film Producer, And Freemason
Robert Morris

Bro. Randolph Scott, The Accountant On West Tenth Street
Walter J. Klein

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 94
Earl E. Ihle, Jr., and Thomas M. Boles

Book Reviews: They Made A Difference
Jim Tresner

NOVEMBER

Twenty-seventh Degree, Knight Commander Of The Temple
Jim Tresner

Little Things
C. Fred Kleinknecht

New Americanism Gallery
Heather K. Calloway

The Power Of One
William Herbert "Skip" Boyer

Thanksgiving: Remembrance, Recognition, And Appreciation
W. Howard Coop

Thanksgiving Ought To Be More Than An One-Day Event
Harold L. Johnson

Symbols Of Gratitude
Donald C. Kerr

Why The American Revolution Never Ended
Timothy H. Darnell

Veterans Day
Robert L. Goldsmith

We Remember
Lloyd E. Meyer

Teaching Our Children
Sidney S. Guthman

Deeds, Not Words
Stephen M. Osborn

An Antique Trunk Reveals A Civil War Saga
David D. Creekmore

2003 Research Society Membership Incentives

Current Interest

The Role Of The United States In The Global World
2002 Paul R. Kach DeMolay Essay Contest Winners
Drew Palmer and Ross Mitchell Baker

Desk Lamps And Candles
Jim Tresner

Initiation
Camilo A. Andrade

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 95
Earl E. Ihle, Jr., and Thomas M. Boles

Book Reviews: Stocking Stuffers
Jim Tresner

DECEMBER

Holiday Cheer
C. Fred Kleinknecht

Special Holiday Cards Spread Cheer
Alison McCleskey

What Do You Want For The Holidays?
William Herbert "Skip" Boyer

A Season For Giving
Angelo G. Coppola, Sr.

The Gift Of Sight: Reflections Of An American
Ophthalmologist In Romania

Edward A. Pulice

Masonic Commitment
C. James Graham

The Ancient And Accepted Rite In New Zealand
Gordon S. Griffiths

The Swinging Doors
Jack A. Hendee

A Proud Moment
David K. Burke

California Masonic Child ID Program
Peter H. Jantz, Mark E. Pressey, Paul E. Miller, and Leon D. Olson

Current Interest

National Public Radio Broadcast Addresses Freemasonry (Part 1 of 2)
S. Brent Morris, Stephen C. Bullock, and Kojo Nnamdi

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 96
Earl E. Ihle, Jr., and Thomas M. Boles

Book Reviews: Windows
Jim Tresner

JANUARY

2003 Biennial Session Medallions!
To order online, please click here.

Twenty-eighth Degree, Knight Of The Sun,
Or Prince Adept

Jim Tresner

Mastering The New Realities
C. Fred Kleinknecht

Insolent Enemies--Practical Patriotism
William G. Sizemore

Congressional Record Publishes Tribute
To Ill. David Kruger, 33°

Thomas M. Davis III

What Degree Is Higher Than Master Mason?
Mitchell M. Waring, Sr.

Masons Talking To DeMolays, Opportunities For Inter-Generational Sharing
Robert L. Hopkins

Freemasonry--Are We Elite?
Karl J. Hinkle

A Fraternal Visit To England
Ashley S. Buss

Life's Values
Honorio B. "Chico" Alvarez

2003 Research Society Membership Incentives

Masonic Education
Raymond J. Howell

Brothers Supporting Brothers
Robert W. McKewin

Current Interest

National Public Radio Broadcast Addresses Freemasonry (Part 2 of 2)
S. Brent Morris, Stephen C. Bullock, and Kojo Nnamdi

Bro. George E. Dewese, 32°, K.C.C.H., Receives Lifetime Achievement Award From Radford University
Charles A. Wood, Jr.

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 97
Earl E. Ihle, Jr., and Thomas M. Boles

Book Reviews: Reflections
Jim Tresner

FEBRUARY

"The Light of Freemasonry"
A special Blue Lodge membership certificate is available. Click here for ordering information.

George Washington's Field Compass

Reflections On Integrity
C. Fred Kleinknecht

George Washington, Mason

Design Origins Of The House Of The Temple
Murat M. Mayor

The Joy Of Failure
James William Robbins

Masonic Ritual, The Tie Which Binds Us All
Keith A. Davis

Hope Does Not Disappoint
W. Howard Coop

On Baseball And Freemasonry
Jeffrey A. Bolstad

The Order Of Knights Of Saint Andrew
Richard C. Delsi

Special Places, Sacred Spaces
Jim Tresner

This Little Light Of Mine
Gaylord Z. Thomas

Masonic Image And Public Schools
Joseph P. C. Surace

Windows To Our Heritage
Allen Carrier

Current Interest

Remembrance And Renewal
George R. Adams

Phases Of A Project
Jack A. Hendee

Journey Completed A Half Century Later
E. John Elmore

Freemasonry, The Greatest Fraternity In The World
William A. Parks, Jr.

Republic Of Georgia Officials Visit Oklahoma S. R. Temple

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 98
Earl E. Ihle, Jr., and Thomas M. Boles

Book Reviews: The Servant Leader
Jim Tresner and Richard D. Baskin

MARCH

A Tribute To America's "Thin Blue Line"

My Book Of Heroes
C. Fred Kleinknecht

Fishing For Pike: The Making Of The Videotape A Visit With Albert Pike
Jack B. Rucker

General Claire Lee Chennault An Unsung Masonic Hero
Michael Sinatra

On Being Drummed Out Of American History
William Herbert "Skip" Boyer

John Henry Honour, 33°

"Don't Give Up The Ship," Brother James Lawrence, 1813
Julian E. Endsley

Guadalcanal Sand
Forrest F. Gesswein, Jr.

Al Jolson, Master Entertainer And Mason
John A. Gunn

Current Interest

Bro. Albert Belmont Graham, Father Of The 4-H Rural Youth Program
Ivan M. Tribe

Brother John M. Belk, 32°, His Masonic Family Spans American History
Walter J. Klein

Dr. Karl A. Menninger, Great American Psychiatrist And Freemason
Robert L. Uzzel

Heroes At The Alamo, A Lesson For Modern Masons
Raymond G. Bronk

Masonry, A Family Tradition
Randall W. Lomax

America Remembers 9/11

Masonic America
Mel Tillis

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 99
Earl E. Ihle, Jr., and
Thomas M. Boles

Book Reviews: A Hero We Don't Really Know
Jim Tresner

APRIL

The Thief In The House
C. Fred Kleinknecht

Directory Of 165 RiteCare Clinics, Centers, And Programs

The Scottish Rite Foundation Of Colorado Celebrates A Half Century Of Service
Dwight A. Hamilton

Putting Our Cause Out In Front
Robert C. "Bob" Talbott

Cleft Lip And Palate
Robin K. Olivier

Putting The "S" Back In Stephanie's Speech
Irene Schulz

Thanks From Martin

Current Interest

Radford Clinic Is A Blessing
Amanda Steele

Look At One Flower, The Story Of Asmaa Eldeiry
Karen Nystrom

Breaking The Chains Of DAS
Christy Himstreet

Father/Daughter Have Special Ties To Monroe, Louisiana, Clinic
Louisiana Scottish Rite Foundation

Hallowed Grounds
Herbert S. Goldberg

What Is Dyslexia?
Monica McGuire

Child's Language Explodes With Help From Scottish Rite Clinic
Eric Newhouse

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 100
Earl E. Ihle, Jr., and Thomas M. Boles

A Tradition Of Caring

MAY

Set For Life
C. Fred Kleinknecht

Freedom Is Like The Light Switch
Angelo G. Coppola

Education, Initiative, Achievement, The Scottish
Rite And Public Education In America

William G. Sizemore

The Pledge Of Allegiance Under Fire
Mark Massie

Great Aunt Effie And Moses
Jim Tresner

A Clarion Call To Responsibility
W. Howard Coop

The Perfect Shirt
Mark S. Hancock

Courage And Fortitude, The U.S. Merchant Marine In World War II
Donald P. Garrido

The Builders In Bombay
James R. Russell

A Promise Kept, A Dream Fulfilled
Joan K. Sansbury

Current Interest

Towards A Masonic Renewal
Jay M. Kinney

The Invisible Nature Of God, A Personal Reflection
Richard G. McNeill, Jr.

On Immortality
Rabbi Sidney S. Guthman

Neighborhood Masonry
William H. Wood

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 101
Earl E. Ihle, Jr., and
Thomas M. Boles

Book Reviews: Decade
Jim Tresner

JUNE

Support From The Heart
C. Fred Kleinknecht

Why Am I A Mason?
Richard E. Fletcher

Responsibility Goes With Freedom
W. Howard Coop

Founding The Future, Starting A Black Cap Organization In Your Valley
Joby E. Dixson

The Seventh Preceptor
William G. Sizemore

Farewell, My Brother

Are You Masonically Literate?
Melville H. Nahin

A Fresh Program To Consider
Horace E. Curtis

Masonic Dinosaurs
Arthur R. H. Scott

Current Interest

Anchor Of Liberty
Stephen M. Osborn

"But We're Here!"
Mark T. Ronn

A Monumental Life, An Incomplete Article
Jim Tresner

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 102
Earl E. Ihle, Jr., and Thomas M. Boles

Book Reviews: Symbols
Jim Tresner

JULY

America, The Land Of Choice
C. Fred Kleinknecht

The Korean Armistice, A Personal Account
Allen B. Keller

Let's Keep The Good Guys Winning
T. James Ryan

About The Numbers, About The Light
Ronald A. Seale

Paying Our Bills, A Small Lodge Finds A Way
Michael A. Botelho

Treasure In The Sand
Ronald J. Evans, Jr.

Internet Lodge No. 9659, On The Cutting Edge Of Worldwide Freemasonry
James W. Hogg

Finally Someone Says It Right!

Pause To Wonder
Jack A. Hendee

Establishing A Boys Choir
William W. "Bill" Walker

Current Interest

2003 Biennial Session Program

Putting The Fun Back In Freemasonry
William Herbert "Skip" Boyer

Cheyenne's Windows To Our Heritage
Robert I. Palmer, Sr.

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 103
Earl E. Ihle, Jr., and Thomas M. Boles

Book Reviews: It's Too Hot!
Jim Tresner

AUGUST

After The Storm
C. Fred Kleinknecht

The Miracle Of Romanian Freemasonry

What Is Happiness?
Gary Leazer

License To Gripe
Mark T. Ronn

Second Membership Development Workshop Meets In Dallas
S. Brent Morris

The Good Old Days
W. Wayne Perkins

Masonic Relevance In The Modern World
R. Nick Remy

Freedom Is A State Of Mind
James C. Bryant

A Simple Dream
Stephen M. Osborn

Making Our Dreams Come True
Richard D. Mason

Current Interest

The Uncommon Gavel
Hugh H. Clements

Cressing Temple: Knights Templar Home
Norman W. Chase

Almost Everything I Know About Life I Learned In Ninth-Grade Shop Class
William Herbert "Skip" Boyer

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 104
Earl E. Ihle, Jr., Barbara G. Golden, and Thomas M. Boles

Book Reviews: Symbols And Images
Jim Tresner

SEPTEMBER

The Heroes Of 9/11
C. Fred Kleinknecht

A Mason's Reflections On 9/11
Joseph F. "Doby" Edwards

On Pike's Books And Studies
Joan K. Sansbury

Ill. Garrido's Courage Wins High Honor

Michael A. Richards, 33°, Beyond The Symbols
Allan L. Casalou

Brother George W. Truett, 32°, A Servant Heart
Gary Leazer

Truly Great Americans
Senior Judge William H. Stafford, Jr.

Actions Speak Louder Than Words
James C. Bryant

A Soldier's Journey To Charleston
McDonald L. "Don" Burbidge

Pirates Of The Caribbean
Philip J. "Jack" Buta

Brother Bob Evans, Still Helping Others

Current Interest

Gerald R. Ford, Jr., G.C., The Most Recent Masonic President
Ivan M. Tribe

Two Masonic Heroes Who Adopted Puerto Rico
Eduardo Camareno, Jr.

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 105
Earl E. Ihle, Jr., Barbara G. Golden, and Thomas M. Boles

Book Reviews: Tributes To Heroism
Jim Tresner

OCTOBER

Welcome To The House Of The Temple
The Front Plaza Steps Project Is Now Completed

Robert L. Sansbury

Golden October
C. Fred Kleinknecht

The Fourth Cardinal Virtue
Robert L. Steadman

Join A Masonic Lodge? NEVER!
Larry B. Thompson, Jr.

"Fan My Brow And Call Me Moses!"
Jim Tresner

A Masonic Kentucky Longrifle
Fred Irish

Life's Inventory
Donald E. Lavender

That Was Then, This Is Now
William H. Wood

Hot Spot In Havana: Membership Doubles In Cuba
Akram R. Elias

Will Our Lives Be A Tragedy?
Gary Leazer

The Stained-Glass Windows Of Knoxville's Temple
Bobby J. Demott

From Darkness To Light
William A. Hickey III

Current Interest

Masonic Festivities In Bulgaria
Demitar Nedkov

Music On The Web: The Scottish Rite Music Program, Part 2
Michael W. Brooks

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 106
Earl E. Ihle, Jr., Barbara G. Golden, and Thomas M. Boles

Book Reviews: Books Of A Feather
Jim Tresner

NOVEMBER

Thanks And Godspeed
C. Fred Kleinknecht

The Sum Of The Parts
Ronald A. Seale

Ill. Ronald A. Seale, 33°, Elected Sovereign
Grand Commander

C. Fred Kleinknecht, 33°, A Legacy Of Leadership

Make The Holidays Brighter For Special Patients
Jan Baldwin

Miracle On 20th Street
W. L. "Larry" Jacobsen

The Masonic Apron
Joseph W. Barclay

Baking Powder
Charles W. Amidon

My Leaf Collection
William Herbert "Skip" Boyer

"Did Ya See?"
Charles G. Johnson

Veterans Day
Stephen M. Osborn

Truth, The Cornerstone Of Freemasonry
Dara S. Esfandiary

Current Interest

Lincoln's November 1863 Thanksgiving Proclamation

Scottish Rite Paul R. Kach, 33°, DeMolay Prize
Americanism Essay Competition
Clayton Oloteo and
Edward Robert Kish

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 107
Earl E. Ihle, Jr., Barbara G. Golden, and Thomas M. Boles

Book Reviews: Stocking Stuffers For An Albert Pike Holiday
Jim Tresner

DECEMBER

The Light Of Christmas, Hanukkah, And Masonry
Ronald A. Seale

TSRHC Holiday Cards Brighten The Season
Jan Baldwin

Sousa's Christmas
Peter H. Johnson, Jr.

A Little Wooden Train
Joseph F. "Doby" Edwards

Santa Comes To Lodge!
Harvey W. Burgess

Make Freemasonry Your Fire

December Is A Time For Finding Time
William Herbert "Skip" Boyer

A Priceless Gift
C. James Graham

Special Gifts Brighten Holiday Party In Wyoming
Carole Martin

Why We Celebrate Hanukkah
Sidney S. Guthman

Only 14 More Shooting Days Until Christmas
Bryce E. Luxdell

The Message Of A Papier-mâche Crèche
Lloyd E. Meyer

2003 Research Society Awards

Current Interest

A Study In Human Dignity
Angelo G. Coppola, Sr.

Religion, Politics, And Masonry
Donald E. Lavender

Thanks For The Memories
Burton Barnett

The Military And Freemasonry
Grand Lodge of Oklahoma

On Cornerstones, Freemasonry, And Political Correctness
Stephen M. Osborn

Masons Rededicate Cornerstone During Yellowstone Park Gateway Centennial
Robert N. Clarkson

Where Do You Do Your Shopping? Part 108
Earl E. Ihle, Jr., Barbara G. Golden, and Thomas M. Boles

Book Reviews: Books For A Winter's Evening
Jim Tresner

JANUARY - FEBRUARY

2003 Biennial Session Snapshots

2004 Leadership Conferences

Beginning Again, Again
Ronald A. Seale

Journal Has A New Look!
John W. Boettjer

Remember And Rejoice!
W. Kenneth Lyons, Jr.

Working For And With DeMolays
Peter W. Brusoe

Miracles Do Happen
Robert L. Goldsmith

2003 Biennial Session
John W. Boettjer

Official Portrait Of The Supreme Council, 33°, Southern Jurisdiction, USA

Current Interest

Calling All Leaders
S. Brent Morris

The Challenge To Give Back
C. A. "Dutch" Ruppersberger

"I Lava You"
Tommie L. Robinson, Jr.

The Symbolic Rose
C. James Graham

Ohio's One-Day Class, Results And Reflections One Year Later
George O. Braatz

Washington And Freemasonry
James P. Hodges

Investing In The Future: CRT, The Perfect Gift!
Earl E. Ihle, Jr., Barbara G. Golden, And Thomas M. Boles

Book Reviews: He's Been At It Again!
Jim Tresner

MARCH - APRIL

Freemasonry, One of a Kind
Ronald A. Seale

Consider the Sequoia
W. Howard Coop

Zachary's Angels
Joan Krumm

"Meandering with a Mazy Motion"
The Rite of Circumambulation

Thomas B. Ball

Scottish Rite Masons Straighten the
Way for Patients

Alison McClesky

Brother Thomas Cole, First Painter of the American Landscape
Andreas M. Gehlert

Scottish Rite Masons Help Straighten the
Way for Patients

Alison McClesky

The Promise of Passover
Sidney S. Guthman

Masonic Stamps
Roy Schwartz

Touching History
Gene Krane

Current Interest

From Dream to Reality
Don E. Lavender

Beloved Zeb
Joseph B. Howard II and Walter J. Klein

My Father, My Tyler
Jeffrey R. Horton

Investing in the Future: Donor Profile: Col. Joseph H. S. and Ruth A. Smith
Earl E. Ihle, Jr., Barbara G. Golden, and Thomas M. Boles

Book Reviews: A Backlog of Books
Jim Tresner

MAY - JUNE

Positive Tension
Ronald A. Seale

The Cost of Freedom
W. Howard Coop

A Modern Betsy Ross in Richmond
Becky Krystal

In Whom Do You Place Your Trust?
Philip J. "Jack" Buta

Did You Wear Your Ring Today?
W. Brad Bembry

Forever Grateful
Donald E. Lavender

The Spiritual Challenge of Freemasonry
Jay M. Kinney

Let Fathers Be Fathers
W. Howard Coop

Current Interest

I Work in a Museum, but Live in the Real World
Ronald A. Seale

The Operation Hero Miles Story
C. A. "Dutch" Ruppersberger

Investing in the Future: Benefiting Your Local Foundation
Earl E. Ihle, Jr., Barbara G. Golden, and Thomas M. Boles

Book Reviews: A Cluster of Gems
Jim Tresner

JULY - AUGUST

2004 Leadership Conference Snapshots

Monuments to Courage
Ronald A. Seale

The National World War II Memorial
William G. Sizemore

Things That Work: The 2004 Leadership
Conferences

S. Brent Morris

This Is Progress!
Paul Gregory La Favor

Because We Are Different
Patrick C. Palmer

First Words at Five
Barbara Ankele

Beyond Ordinary Celebrating
W. Howard Coop

Standing Alone
John B. “Jack” Melin

Current Interest

Notes from The Northern Light

Bicycling across America for RiteCare
Robin K. Olivier

What’s the Use?
Jack A. Hendee

Dialogue between Ernst and Falk
John L. Cooper III

Radford University’s Scottish Rite Fellows at Work in Peru

Investing in the Future: Scottish Rite Donor Recognition Program
Earl E. Ihle, Jr., Barbara G. Golden, and Thomas M. Boles

Charitable Gift Annuity Program

Book Reviews: Iced Tea, Light, and Honor
Jim Tresner

SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER

Minnesota Opens Second RiteCare Clinic

Technology That Works
Ronald A. Seale

Freemasonry, Would You Do It Again?
David B. Sentelle

It’s a Secret
William Herbert “Skip” Boyer

Open vs. Secret
Peter H. Jantz

How Many Mentors Do You Have?
Gary Leazer

Our Purpose and Path in Life
David T. Lang

A Cause for Celebration––and Commitment
W. Howard Coop

Current Interest

Notes from The Northern Light

It’s Never Too Late
Melville H. Nahin

Publishing for Mainstream America
Donald E. Lavender

A Child’s First Words
Carole Martin

Investing in the Future: Donor Profile: Bro. William J.“Butch” Giles, Jr., KCCH
Earl E. Ihle, Jr., Barbara G. Golden, and Thomas M. Boles

Book Reviews: Fact, Fiction,& Fun
Jim Tresner

NOVEMBER - DECEMBER

2004 TSRHC Holiday Cards

The Gift of Masonry
Ronald A. Seale

A Very Merry Christmas
Carole Martin

I’ve Seen the Light
William Herbert “Skip” Boyer

What One Man Can Do
Leon Zeldis

A Masonic Christmas
Jason L. Whitehorn

Dickens Village Brightens the Holidays
at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children

Thanksgiving, More Than a Bountiful Feast
W. Howard Coop

Leading by Example, The Fred A. Stewart Story
Philip J. “Jack” Buta

Current Interest

The Initiated Eye
George R. Adams and Akram R. Elias

SGC Seale Welcomes Bro. Giles to House of the Temple

The Unsung Hero
Robert H. Owen

Reconsider the Sequoia
Stuart H. Jones

2004 DeMolay Grand Prize Essays:
The Value of DeMolay’s Seven Principles

Jacob Bean and
Alex Aanderud

Investing in the Future: A Gift for Any Season
Earl E. Ihle, Jr., Barbara G. Golden, and Thomas M. Boles

Book Reviews: Stocking Stuffers
Jim Tresner

JANUARY - FEBRUARY

The Library of the Supreme Council: Open,
Online, and Ongoing

Ronald A. Seale

New Movie: National Treasure

2004 RiteCare Conference A Big Success
Janey Gleaves

More Photos from the RiteCare Conference

Keys to Masonic Accomplishment
W. Howard Coop

Freemasonry: A Journey Not a Destination
William J. Mollere

Let’s Do Some Carving
Gary Leazer

Freemasonry’s True National Treasures
Arturo de Hoyos

Current Interest

Notes from the Northern Light

Citizen Diplomacy
Akram R. Elias

Joseph von Geczy, Master Musician and Mason
David D. Johnson

Investing in the Future: A Very Special Charitable Remainder Trust
Earl E. Ihle, Jr., Barbara G. Golden, and Thomas M. Boles

Book Reviews: Joy on a January Day
Jim Tresner

Scottish Rite Regalia Essays: Twenty-ninth Degree, Scottish Knight of Saint Andrew
Jim Tresner

MARCH - APRIL

A Word of Thanks
Ronald A. Seale

Doing the Rite Thing
John W. Boettjer

Reasons to Celebrate
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital
for Children, Dallas

The Path Less Traveled Makes All the Difference
Robert G. Davis

The Masonic Service Association Serving
Freemasonry and America

Richard E. Fletcher

Freemasonry and the Rediscovery of America
Akram R. Elias

Current Interest

The Imposition of Ashes
Jim Tresner

America, The Land of Choice
Mahmoud Ghaffari

Going “Buggy” for Children and Photo Collage
Marybeth Ames

Investing in the Future: Giving a Gift to the Scottish Rite in a Will
Earl E. Ihle, Jr., Barbara G. Golden, and Thomas M. Boles

Book Reviews: Featuring Freemasonry
Jim Tresner

Scottish Rite Regalia Essays: Thirtieth Degree, Knight of Kadosh,
or Knight of the White and Black Eagle

Jim Tresner

MAY - JUNE

Thirty-first Degree, Inspector Inquisitor
Jim Tresner

Wouldn’t It Be Wonderful?
Ronald A. Seale

A Fraternal Chain: Jeremy Ladd Cross
and the Symbols of Freemasonry

Heather K. Calloway

I Am the American Flag
Ross A. Frazier

What Do Masons Do?
Edmund Cohen

Dreams Come True in Phoenix
Marj Jones

The Ancient Toltec Rite: 100 Years of a Masonic Secret in Topeka
John M. Karnes

Current Interest

Notes from the Northern Light

The Network Denotes Unity
Dean R. Alban

Masonic Week: A Time for Fraternal Fellowship
Heather K. Calloway

The Fourteenth Degree Ring
Patrick C. Palmer

Investing in the Future: How to Support Your Local S. R. Foundation
Earl E. Ihle, Jr., and Barbara G. Golden

Book Reviews: History, Haberdashery, and Hill
Jim Tresner

Ill. David L. “Tex” Hill, 33°: Flying Tiger Hero

JULY - AUGUST

A Beautiful Thing to Behold
Ronald A. Seale

The Cornerstone of the Nation
Paul D. Dolinsky

"Riding the Goat"

Working Together for a Greater Good
William H. Hammontree

Current Interest

Notes from the Northern Light

The Royal Order of Scotland
John M. Karnes

Promoting Friendship
Dean R. Alban

Braille & Brotherhood
Harold W. Snider

Investing in the Future: Donor Profile, Mrs. Matsue Yamazaki Dewese
Earl E. Ihle, Jr., and Barbara G. Golden

Book Reviews: From the Ridiculous to the Sublime
Jim Tresner

SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER

Inside Front Cover:
Leslie Ann Nelson Pillars of Charity Portrait

Supporting the Children
Ronald A. Seale

A Lazy Man’s Guide to Masonic Enlightenment
Heather K. Calloway

Phoenixmasonry Museum
David Lettellier

The Masonic Tourist: Freemason’s Hall
Yasha Beresiner

Making a Difference, Scottish Rite Masonry
in Arkansas

Dick E. Browning

Current Interest

Tableau of the Supreme Council,
33°, S.J., USA

When Duty Demands
W. Howard Coop

Fraternally& 73, W4MGN
Wade Massey

Keeping Up through the Internet
Dean R. Alban

Investing in the Future: Donor Profile: Carl F. Nelson, 33°, & Leslie A. Nelson
Earl E. Ihle, Jr., and Barbara G. Golden

Book Reviews: Jim, you’ve gotta read this one
Jim Tresner

NOVEMBER - DECEMBER

TSRHC Holiday Cards Available

Magnolia Lodge in Biloxi, Mississippi Still Standing after Hard Hit by Katrina

First Times
Ronald A. Seale

Conflagrations & Inundations: The Pillars and Archives of Freemasonry
Arturo de Hoyos

Celeste Fleck: Future Dancer, Artist, Author,
and Model

Heather Campbell

The Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite:
A Vision for the Future

Friedrich Wilhelm Schmidt

Cathleen Whigham: New Orleans’
Lady of the Valley Louis

John Caruso

Unique Masonic Meeting Held at 2005 BSA Jamboree
William G. L. Turner

The Masonic Tourist: Masonic Hall, Ft. Edmonton Park, Alberta, Canada
Stephen Dafoe

Current Interest

Jacob’s Story
Claudia Klopchin

Order of the Amaranth
John M. Karnes

What Was Happening When You Became a Mason?
Heather K. Calloway

Investing in the Future: Charitable Gift Annuity Program: A Lasting Present
Robert W. Sitton

Book Reviews: Stocking Stuffers
Jim Tresner

JANUARY - FEBRUARY

A Pack of Cards
Ronald A. Seale

Beyond the Temple of Doom: Saving Your Masonic Photographs
Heather K. Calloway

Sciots: Boosting One Another for 101 Years
John M. Karnes

Just Another Lodge Meeting ...
S. Brent Morris

The Pursuit of Truth
W. Howard Coop

Boone Pickens Gives $8 Million to Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children

Current Interest

The Masonic Tourist: Mark Masons Hall
Yasha Beresiner

Superfine Small Car: A Brief History of the Templars Motor Company
Stephen Dafoe

Investing in the Future: Donor Profile: William Lloyd Clark, 32°
Earl E. Ihle & Barbara G. Golden

Book Reviews: A Boat Load of Books
Jim Tresner

MARCH - APRIL

A Pack of Cards
Ronald A. Seale

Beyond the Temple of Doom: Saving Your Masonic Photographs
Heather K. Calloway

Sciots: Boosting One Another for 101 Years
John M. Karnes

Just Another Lodge Meeting ...
S. Brent Morris

The Pursuit of Truth
W. Howard Coop

Boone Pickens Gives $8 Million to Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children

Current Interest

The Masonic Tourist: Mark Masons Hall
Yasha Beresiner

Superfine Small Car: A Brief History of the Templars Motor Company
Stephen Dafoe

Investing in the Future: Donor Profile: William Lloyd Clark, 32°
Earl E. Ihle & Barbara G. Golden

Book Reviews: A Boat Load of Books
Jim Tresner

MAY - JUNE

Member of the Class
Ronald A. Seale

The Scottish Rite Theatre of Austin, Texas
Gordon W. Kelso

Zeb’s Apron
Walter J. Klein

The Order of the Builders for Boys
John M. Karnes

Grand Lodge of California Unveils Masonic Formation
Grand Lodge of California

Protecting Old Glory
Bill Frist

More Than Colors & Designs
W. Howard Coop

Current Interest

Notes from the Northern Light

Business & the Brethren
Harriet McBride

Investing in the Future: Charitable Remainder Trusts: An Amazing Gift Vehicle
Earl E. Ihle & Barbara G. Golden

Book Reviews: Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue
Jim Tresner

 JULY - AUGUST

Alas, My Brother
Ronald A. Seale

Walter E. Webber, 33°, Sovereign Grand
Commander, N.M.J., July 31, 1943–
April 22, 2006

Kent S. Webber

Freemasons Universal Tartan
Anne C. and Ridgely H. Gilmour

Good Morning America Broadcasts Live
from the House of the Temple
S. Brent Morris

The Masonic Tourist: George Washington
Masonic National Memorial
Mark A. Tabbert

How Long Can We Live on Grandpa’s Money?
William C. Jacobson

Current Interest

Notes from the Northern Light

Southwestern Orients Hold Unique Joint Reunion
William H. “Skip” Boyer

TSRHC Helps with an Extreme Makeover
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children

The Da Vinci Code: A Review of the Movie
Jason Van Dyke

Investing in the Future: Donor Profile: Theodore Leba, Jr., 32°
John Vergalla

Book Reviews: Adam, and Jamie, and Brent ... Oh My!
Jim Tresner

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