Monthly Archives: December 2018
Masonic Spotlight – Brother Evan Weisenfeld
Richard H. Ryder, 2018 Masonic Maven has always maintained that, in practice, organizational leadership differs from corporate leadership. In an organizational environment, like Freemasonry, effective leadership is more about persuasion than coercion, and consensus versus authoritarianism. Sharing this belief is … Continue reading
Freemasonry – A Safe Haven from the Madness
Richard H. Ryder, 2018 It is three days after Christmas and naturally, like most others, I look ahead to all the possibilities of a new year and new beginnings. But I can’t help but reflect on the year about to … Continue reading
The Word: Ashlar
Richard H. Ryder, 2018 Albert G. Mackey, in The Lexicon of Freemasonry, notes the following short description of ashlar: “Free stone as it comes out of the quarry.” – Bailey. The Masonic Apprentice learns of the Rough Ashlar and the … Continue reading