Monthly Archives: September 2014

Reflections on 9-11

I took this photo from the Liberty Island Ferry.  You can see that the World Financial Center was just beginning to go up on the left. But I’m getting ahead of myself.  I was born in NYC in Bellevue Hospital … Continue reading

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A Translation of the Chinon Parchment

Investigation carried out by the fathers commissioned by Pope Clement V in the town of Chinon, diocese of Tours. Chinon, August 17-20, 1308 In the name of the Lord, amen. We, Berengar, by the mercy of God cardinal presbyter of … Continue reading

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Stewards – they don’t really do much, do they?

by Brother Keith Becker, Educational Officer Queensbury Lodge 121, Queensbury NY The Lodge Stewards are exactly what their name implies:  The flight attendants of the Lodge.  They assist Brethren with mobility issues, fetch glasses of water for officers, etc.  During … Continue reading

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