The official blog of Bill Hosler, PM
This is a simple request, but despite it’s simplicity it will go along way to lift the spirits of a Brother who is in a terrible situation. The other day I was contacted by a Brother via my Linkedin page. He explained to me how a Brother who is a member of his local Widows […]
A new episode of The Meet, Act and Part podcast has been released. In this episode entitled Justice Midnight Freemason Contributors Greg Knott and Darin Lahners conclude their series on the Masonic cardinal virtues by discussing the virtue of Justice. To listen to the episode click on this link .If you like the show I […]
Here in the United States where I am from Freemasonry in the past has been accused of spreading homophobia. Most recently within the last few years ago in Tennessee and in Georgia so color me surprised when this story came to my attention. An post on a website was publishedabout a protest which occurred on […]
I know. It’s been a while. I have no excuses except for moving to a new state and trying to put a new house together..that and pure laziness. Luckily, my fellow Brethren at the Midnight Freemasons and the Meet, Act and Part podcast have been working hard in the quarries picking up my slack. In […]
The other night, March 2nd, I was able to attend my Texas lodge, Lebanon lodge #837. This lodge is always so much fun. The Brethren there are positive, fun loving. They live the tenants of Freemasonry in their everyday lives. I always feel at home when I am sitting in lodge with them. Despite the […]
This is a great time to be a Masonic researcher. Since the invention of the internet libraries have slowly began to digitize their libraries of Masonic literature and Grand Lodge proceedings and other documents and allow interested parties around the world to gain Masonic knowledge at the speed of light. Recently the original records containing […]
Yesterday on my social media channels I posted information I received from Shriners International about Shriner related backgrounds for Zoom meetings. Two things surprised me: 1. The post got as much attention and positive reception than I expected and 2. The link provided by Imperial didn’t work. This morning I have been working on the […]
The last time I was in London a few years ago I visited the gift shop in Freemasons Hall while taking a tour of the Masonic museum and the beautiful building on Great Queens Street. Needless to say I was like a kid in a candy store. The shop was well stocked with books, regalia […]
Recent presidential elections to elect the leader of the country have caused cracks within the ranks of the Freemasons. Disharmony rules. Both sides have forgotten their obligations and have began to fight in the open over politics. Sound familiar? I’m sure many of you were think “Well Duh! We have been dealing with this for […]
The Covid-19 virus has caused another Masonic related event to be cancelled. In an email to the membership on October 27th Imperial Potentate James R. “Jim” Smith announced due to complications of social distancing and logistics the 2021 East West Shrine Bowl has been cancelled. In the Email Imperial Sir Smith states: “This decision was […]