Things to consider before tackling that ugly job you despise.– BRYCE ON WORK Years ago, my grandmother made the observation, “In everyone’s life, you must eat a teaspoon of dirt.” There is a lot of wisdom in this comment. Throughout our lives there are little jobs we are called upon to perform, be it at home, […]
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The Art of Patience
BRYCE ON LIFE– An art that is difficult to master. Ever since college, I have been an admirer of Rudyard Kipling’s classic poem, “If,” whereby he writes: “If you can keep your head when all about youAre losing theirs and blaming it on you,If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,But make allowance […]
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Masonic Knife Artist: Jim McBeth
Meet another great Masonic artisan Jim McBeth, owner of McBeth Knives where you can buy a unique, one-of-a-kind, custom-made, fixed-blade knife with the Square & Compasses Masonic Emblem actually embedded in the handle. McBeth, a Past Master of Plano Lodge #768, Grand Lodge of Texas, moved from the greater Dallas area in 2008 to the […]
Continue readingHeated Political Debates
If you think political fighting is bad now, you don’t know your history.BRYCE ON POLITICS As members of the 21st century, we tend to believe the political discourse of this country has reached new heights. The sad reality though is we pale in comparison to our predecessors. For example, the parallels between the Obama era […]
Continue readingBilly Mitchell – The Original Whistle Blower
What we can learn from a famous whistle blower from yesteryear.BRYCE ON SEEKING THE TRUTH We’ve been hearing a lot about whistle blowers lately, particularly Edward Snowden, the NSA contractor who ignited the U.S. surveillance program scandal. There are also the whistle blowers involved with the Benghazi scandal and the IRS intimidation program. Whistle blowers […]
Continue readingDropping Masonic Titles
Can such a change defuse Masonic politics?BRYCE ON FREEMASONRY Harmony is an essential ingredient to any Masonic Lodge. It is one of the main reasons men gravitate to Lodge; to escape the harsh realities of the world and sit among men who enjoy the company of others and respect the dignity of each other. To […]
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Arkansas Shriners No Longer Have To Be Master Masons
This action taken by Shrine International was not made in a vacuum. You will remember that The Grand Master of Arkansas, as the result of a petty squabble, banned all Masons from being Shrine members. “As a result of all of the foregoing the Grand Master adopted his “scorched earth” policy against Shriners in Arkansas […]
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American History 101
BRYCE ON HISTORY – “We are raising a generation that is historically illiterate” While visiting with some high school teacher friends, I asked how American History was being taught today. I always had a fondness for history, even if the teacher was boring. I particularly enjoyed learning about the American Civil War, and the events […]
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The Millennials
BRYCE ON GENERATION Y – Can they really save America? (Click for AUDIO VERSION) To use this segment in a Radio broadcast or Podcast, send TIM a request. As you grow older you begin to notice small changes in your life, such as how advertisers no longer market to your age group, or how the entertainment […]
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