This past Tuesday night, I had the pleasure of visiting Philo Lodge No. 243 in South River, NJ to see a Fellowcraft Degree be put on.  It was also my first time traveling to another Lodge so it was quite an interesting experience.  The Brethren of Philo Lodge did an excellent job with the degree and it was a prime opportunity for me to soak in the details I had missed by virtue of the hoodwink during my own Fellowcraft degree.  I also had much to learn about floorwork, signing in and out of the lodge and various other ritual movements that I was previously unaware of. 

Afterwards we had a humble meal, satisfying in it's simplicity, and flavored by fellowship.  All in all, it was a great evening with some great people and I look forward to February 5th when I will be travelling to Milltown Lodge No. 294 to see an Entered Apprentice degree.

Congratulations are in order to the two Brothers from Philo Lodge on their advancement to Fellowcraft and I wish them the best in learning their next proficiency.

Lately I have been buried in the Fellowcraft Proficiency in my efforts to learn it word perfect.  It has been quite a challenge and there are still some sections that I am working on but the material is quite interesting.  I really hope I'm ready as I prove proficiency this coming Monday.

I have also found out that February 4th will be the big night when I will be raised to the Sublime Degree.  I'll be sure to write about all my experiences soon.

Greetings Brethren,

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season!

Just wanted to drop a quick line and let you know why I have been a bit absent on here... My lodge has asked me to write a paper on the Entered Apprentice and Fellowcraft degrees to be presented to the Brethren; on top of that I have been trying to study my Fellowcraft proficiency so I've been a bit stretched for free time.  I hope to be posting again soon and I will certainly post my paper once it has been completed.

Take care.