I’ve been riding under a type of “national chapter” with the Freemasons Ride Club for well over a year now. As of late, there have been enough of us in the Central Texas area to form an actual chapter, which we named Hill Country Low Twelve. I was very much hoping to be tapped for putting together the web site, so when I was instead asked to design a chapter patch, I was a bit hesitant. more »
This past Saturday marked the date of this years Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament for my Lodge. I was designated the official event photographer which required me to step foot on my first ever golf course. It should be known that I don’t play golf, or have any interest in said activity. This aside, I found two things that will make me love golf unconditionally from this day forward: the golf cart and the acceptable early morning drinking of beer. more »
As per all my travels, when I venture out of my comfy surroundings in Austin, I immediately seek out any Masonic places of interest. As I am currently in Indianapolis, Indiana, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to visit the renowned Scottish Rite Cathedral. Having either visited or attended stated meetings in at least half a dozen Scottish Rite Temples around the country, I can honestly say that this particular building was beyond anything I have ever beheld. more »
Despite the fact that my BFF was out of town this weekend, I decided to take a solo adventure out to some of my favorite spots in the Texas Hill Country. I had narrowed down my adventure to two possible activities. The first option being a rally in New Braunfels that was hosting a ride in bike show with a category for “stock motorcycles”. I spent a couple hours on Friday afternoon detailing Bob and even leather conditioning his seat and roll back - he was a sure win. more »
I have been sitting on tons of photos which, for one reason or another, never got posted to my blog here. Over the next couple weeks, I will be tossing them up here when time permits. The photos below were taken several months ago while exploring the Masonic Temple Cemetery in New Orleans, Louisiana.