Brethren!
GEORGE CARLIN’S VIEWS ON AGING:
Enjoy the following. If you don’t read this to the very end, you have lost a day in your life.
Do you realize that the only time in our lives when we like to get old is when we’re kids? If you’re less than 10 years old, you’re so excited about aging that you think in fractions.
“How old are you?” “I’m four and a half!” You’re never thirty-six and a half. You’re four and a half, going on five!
That’s the key.
You get into your teens, now they can’t hold you back. You jump to the next number, or even a few ahead. “How old are you?” “I’m gonna be 16!” You could be 13, but hey, you’re gonna be 16! And then the greatest day of your life you become 21. Even the words sound like a ceremony. YOU BECOME 21. YESSSS!!!
But then you turn 30. Oooohh, what happened there? Makes you sound like bad milk! He TURNED; we had to throw him out. There’s no fun now, you’re Just a sour-dumpling. What’s wrong? What’s changed?
You BECOME 21, you TURN 30, then you’re PUSHING 40. Whoa! Put on the brakes, it’s all slipping away. Before you know it, you REACH 50 and your dreams are gone. But wait!!
You MAKE it to 60. You didn’t think you would! So you, BECOME 21, TURN 30, PUSH 40, REACH 50 and MAKE it to 60. You’ve built up so much speed that you HIT 70! After that it’s a day-by-day thing; you HIT Friday!
You get into your 80s and every day is a complete cycle; you HIT lunch; you TURN 4:30; you REACH bedtime. And it doesn’t end there. Into the 90s, you start going backwards; “I Was JUST 92.”
Then a strange thing happens. If you make it over 100, you become a little kid again. “I’m 100 and a half!” May you all make it to a healthy 100 and a half!!
HOW TO STAY YOUNG
1. Throw out nonessential numbers. This includes age, weight and height. Let the doctors worry about them. That is why you pay “them.”
2. Keep only cheerful friends. The grouches pull you down.
3. Keep learning. Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, whatever. Never let the brain idle. “An idle mind is the devil’s workshop.” And the devil’s name is Alzheimer’s.
4. Enjoy the simple things.
5. Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath.
6. The tears happen. Endure, grieve, and move on. The only person, who is with us our entire life, is ourselves and God. Be ALIVE while you are alive.
7. Surround yourself with what you love, whether it’s family, pets, keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever. Your home is your refuge.
8. Cherish your health: If it is good, preserve it. If it is unstable, improve it. If it is beyond what you can improve, get help.
9 Don’t take guilt trips. Take a trip to the mall, even to the next county; to a foreign country but NOT to where the guilt is. Live your life in such a way that there’s nothing to feel guilty about.
10. Tell the people you love that you love them, at every opportunity.
AND ALWAYS REMEMBER
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. And if you don’t send this to at least 8 people – who cares? But, do share this with someone. We all need to live life to its fullest each day!! I Love You!!!!!
Worry doesn’t help tomorrow’s troubles, but it does ruin today’s happiness.
Anonymous
Fraternally,
Marc S. Canterbury,
Senior Warden
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Brethren:
In this month of thanks, I am particularly thankful for the fine men Masonry has introduced to me. Men like Worshipful Ron Robertson. Ron or “Robbie” as he is lovingly called is celebrating the anniversary of his fifty year commitment to our ancient and honorable Fraternity. It’s hard for me to imagine that Worshipful Robertson was made a Mason in the same year I was born. This fact makes him accomplished and me, well, old.
Worshipful Robertson’s 50th Anniversary Dinner Celebration will be at the November 1th Stated Meeting. Robbie has requested that steak be served. Thy will be done Worshipful!
Hors d’oeuvres will be waiting for you on the counter at 6:00 PM. Dinner is served a 6:30 PM. The menu includes: Steak or Salmon, (caught that day at Lake Costco) mashed potatoes, vegetable and salad. Dessert and coffee will be served after the meeting. As always, men $10.00 dollars, women and children are free. I would be very, very thankful if all you Pilgrims and Masons make reservations and specify your preference for beef or fish. Congratulations Worshipful Robertson and thank you.
Thanksgiving is of course, a time for reflection and gratitude, for our families, friends and the privilege of living in this great nation. Yes, it is still GREAT!
I wish you a Happy Thanksgiving.
Fraternally,
Jeffrey W. Yates,
Junior Warden
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Brethren:
This is the second of a two part article!
Have you ever noticed how an Honor Guard pays meticulous attention to correctly folding the Flag of The United States of America 13 times?
1st Fold of the flag is a symbol of life.
2nd Fold is a symbol of the belief in eternal life.
3rd Fold is made in honor and remembrance of the veterans departing the ranks who gave a portion of their lives for the defense of the country to attain peace throughout the world.
4th Fold represents the weaker nature, for as American citizens trusting in God, it is to Him we turn in times of peace as well as in time of war for His divine guidance
5th Fold is a tribute to the country, for in the words of Stephen Decatur, “Our Country, in dealing with other countries, may she always be right; but it is still our country, right or wrong.”
6th Fold is for where people’s hearts lie. It is with their heart that they pledge allegiance to the Flag of The United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, One Nation under God, Indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all.
7th Fold is a tribute to its Armed Forces, for it is through the Armed Forces that they protect their country and their flag against all her enemies, whether they be found within or without the boundaries of their republic.
8th Fold is a tribute to the one who entered into the valley of the shadow of death, that we might see the light of day.
9th Fold is a tribute to womanhood, and Mothers. For it has been through their faith, their love, loyalty and devotion that the character of the men and women who have made this country great has been molded.
10th Fold is a tribute to the father, for he, too, has given his sons and daughters for the defense of their country since they were first born.
11th Fold represents the lower portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon and glorifies in the Hebrews eyes,
the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
12th Fold represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies, in the Christians eyes, God the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit.
13th Fold or when the flag is completely folded, the stars are uppermost reminding them of our nations motto; “In
God We Trust.”
After the flag is completely folded and tucked in, it takes on the appearance of a cocked hat, ever reminding us of the soldiers who served under General George Washington, and the Sailors and Marines who served under Captain John Paul Jones, who were followed by their comrades and shipmates in the Armed Forces of the United States, preserving for them the rights, privileges and freedoms they enjoy today.
There are some traditions and ways of doing things that have deep meaning. In the future, you’ll see flags folded and now you will know why.
One Nation Under God, With Liberty And Justice For All. (Copied)
Fraternally,
Norm Furman, Secretary
e-mail: burbanklodge406@sbcglobal.net
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In Memory of our
Departed Brothers:
Elmer Eugene Soderstrom
August3, 1923 — September 28, 2007
Ivan Andonow
October 24, 1917 — July 1, 2007
May Almighty God in his infinite mercy,
Grant that we may meet again,
to part no more.
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A Message From the Master's Lady
