BRYCE ON SOCIETY– What is the true cause of our changing world and what can be done about it? In lieu of the riots in Baltimore, I thought I would talk about the importance of family values. Like millions of people, I watched in horror at the “protesters” on television. Perhaps a better name is […]
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Freemasonry from the Edge – Tim Bryce brings a commanding presence of Masonic Leadership and wisdom on all aspects of the fraternity from the day to day operation of a lodge to the underpinnings of living the meaning of Masonry.
Bed Bugs and Our Changing World
BRYCE ON LIFE– What is the true cause of our changing world and what can be done about it? To most adults, Bed Bugs are a symbol of vermin. To me, they are a symbol of change. Adults rightfully view them as parasitic blood suckers, but lately our youth are now smoking and injecting them […]
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BRYCE ON THE MEANING OF THIS HOLIDAYIt’s not about barbecues, auto racing, or the start of summer. On Monday we will commemorate Memorial Day, a custom in this country resulting from our Civil War where we honored the dead soldiers of both the North and the South. Originally, it was called “Decoration Day,” an expression […]
Continue readingThe Power of Prayer
BRYCE ON RELIGIONDoes it really work? I have had many friends who have asked for prayers for a loved one, usually someone in sickness and distress, such as someone about to undergo surgery, a failing parent, or a young person fighting an addiction. My Christian and Jewish friends are quick to respond to offer their […]
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BRYCE ON LIFEIt is ultimately about good versus evil. In the Monty Python movie, “The Meaning of Life,” the troupe offers a tongue-in-cheek explanation; “Well, it’s nothing very special: Try to be nice to people; avoid eating fat; read a good book every now and then; get some walking in; and try to live together […]
Continue readingThe Frustration Factor
BRYCE ON LIFE– How we become more impatient as we enter our sixties. My daughter came home for a visit recently. During the course of our conversations, she made the observation, “Dad, you’re not as patient as you used to be.” This caught me off guard, and in reflection, she was right. Whereas I was […]
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The Need for Checks and Balances in Nonprofits
Particularly in financial management. BRYCE ON NONPROFITS In 2014, a Vancouver Masonic Temple suffered through the embarrassment of an embezzlement of nearly $800,000 by its Treasurer. The Treasurer belonged to a Building Fund which housed various Masonic Lodges and youth groups. The misappropriation was detected accidentally only when the Temple failed to pay its real […]
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The Masonic Role in American History
BRYCE ON HISTORYHow Masonry affected America. I have been a Freemason for many years and I am still surprised by those people who believe the Masons have a secret agenda in terms of manipulating the country or stockpiling incredible amounts of wealth. Heck, we have trouble organizing a picnic. However, there is reasonable evidence to […]
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BRYCE ON SOCIETY– Making the work environment unbearable. One of the reasons Scott Adams’ cartoon, “Dilbert,” is so successful is because it hits close to home in depicting office life. Corporate management is one of Adams’ favorite targets in which they are shown as bumbling idiots. They are very determined in controlling all activities of […]
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Who is the Better Mason?
BRYCE ON FREEMASONRY Who is the Better Mason? The individual or a Lodge officer? I have been wrestling with a conundrum lately regarding Freemasonry: Who is the better Mason, the person who is properly initiated, passed and raised a Master Mason and disappears shortly thereafter, or the Mason who becomes an officer of the Lodge? […]
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