Happy Thanksgiving!
I want to wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving. I was wandering around Youtube and noticed that the Food Network had posted Alton Brown's videos on making a Thanksgiving turkey. If you've never watched "Good Eats", you don't know what you're missing. I've decided to post the videos on how he suggests you use a cook a turkey. It's brilliant.

Zuhrah Shrine to Sell Harrington Mansion
View Larger MapOn November 24th, 2009, the members of Zuhrah Shrine voted to sell the stunning Harrington Mansion, the Minneapolis Shrine Center and its parking lot at 2540 Park Avenue in Minneapolis. The Shriners of Minneapolis have occupied the building since 1929, when it was purchased for $25,000. According to Zuhrah's website, this is less than half the amount of the property taxes paid on the building (date unknown). Not sure what the future holds for Zuhrah Shrine's hous

Sir Winston Churchill, The Start of a New Day
On Friday, November 20th, I visited a meeting a Sir Winston Churchill Lodge #351. This Lodge, although following what is termed "Minnesota Rite" (a variation of Preston-Webb "American" Rite), seeks to evoke the sense and sensibilities of the British Lodge way of life. It is a very interesting and different experience than what most brothers are used to.Sir Winston Churchill #351 is the first Lodge in more

Becoming a Freemason Part 1: What’s a Freemason?
This series of posts will focus on joining a Masonic Lodge. Yes, it has been done before by great Masonic bloggers like John Ratcliff. The reason I’m doing this is that I think it is essential to give interested men all the tools they need to understand the process from petition to voting. I promise not to reveal our secrets nor ruin the experience for our new brothers but I do think there is a need to explain to a petitioner what they can expect.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------So you want to become a Freemason? Do you know what one is? Do you know what they do? In this modern world of Internets and its

Corinthian Lodge #67 featured in the Pioneer Press
WB Paul Hardt, the Master of my Lodge, and I have been interviewed for the Saint Paul Pioneer Press. You can read the article on their website here. Jessica Fleming interviewed WB Hardt, MWB McCarthy, and myself about who we are and what we do as well as the setbacks and successes Minnesota Masonry is having in our Renaissance.One quote that really stood out to me was by WB Paul.Just as younger people are searching for a place to belong, they are also seeking the intangible, Hardt said. "I think a lot of people today are looking for answers," he said. "They're looking for sp