Titles and Customs
Jan 18, 2013 22:36:54 GMT 9.5
Post by stepnwolf on Jan 18, 2013 22:36:54 GMT 9.5
Some of us become infatuated with all the high-sounding titles given to objects and people in L. It may take several years before we become worshipful, but what an ego-booster that is. As Sec. we can gave the typewriter a real workout, sprinkling ∴'s throughout communication notices. M.'.'.P.'.'.G.'.'.C.'.'. was a favorite. And everything ended with a “with h∴ g∴ w∴ “ White-out correction fluid saved many a Sec's patience.
Progressing up the masonic ladder, we became exalted, sublime and on occasion Grand. It's a rare mortal whose head isn't turned by all the inflated titles we give ourselves. To add to our splendor we vest in gold and satin and wear collars that clank as we enter L. as if announcing our august arrival.
Is it necessary or even desirable? A new expression heard recently in the States sums up my own feelings: It is what it is, which is to say “this is how I received it and this is what I pass on.”
Progressing up the masonic ladder, we became exalted, sublime and on occasion Grand. It's a rare mortal whose head isn't turned by all the inflated titles we give ourselves. To add to our splendor we vest in gold and satin and wear collars that clank as we enter L. as if announcing our august arrival.
Is it necessary or even desirable? A new expression heard recently in the States sums up my own feelings: It is what it is, which is to say “this is how I received it and this is what I pass on.”
