The official blog of Bill Hosler, PM
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 […]
Do you know who Dez Fafara is? Well, to be honest I didn’t either until I was made aware of him in this article. Dez is the lead singer of two heavy metal bands entitled “DevilDriver” and “Coalchanber”. He is also a Freemason. In the article Brother Fafara was asked by the reporter how he […]
I’m guessing the media in Western New York state is looking for spooky stories for the month of October and uncovered this little gem. WGRZ Channel 2, the local Buffalo. New York NBC affiliate , did a news piece on the area’ ultimate cold case-The William Morgan affair. I’m sure most of you are familiar […]
I’m not sure if anyone noticed but I kinda had to quit posting to my blog for the last month or so. Not because of illness or lack of news (There was plenty of that) but because Google decided my site was the equivalent of a crime ridden crack alley. Many of you probably know […]
Grand Master of Texas Paul Underwood announced a plan to allow Texas Master Masons to attend the 2021 Grand communication from the comfort of their own home this next coming January. Due to current measures in place because of the Covid-19 pandemic and required social distancing practices the Grand lodge hall in Waco cannot accommodate […]
Good news for Masonic education and the Brethren of Texas (Bad news for Zoom) in an an proclamation issued by the Grand Master of Texas, Most Worshipful Paul D. Underwood on August 25, 2020 Masonic study groups are once again allowed to meet in lodge buildings, including within the lodge room, if certain protective and […]