Freemansory and Adoptable Dogs

[anogete]

The Discovery Channel had a program on titled The Secret History of the Freemasons. I got sucked into it while preparing and eating dinner this evening. My dad is a Freemason. I remember several men coming to our house when I was younger (thirteen, fourteen?) and asking me questions about my dad's character and what I thought of him. I didn't really understand until later that they were questioning me because my dad had asked to be inducted as a member of their temple. Character is very important to them. My father maintains that had I said something bad about him, then he would not have been allowed into the organization. At any rate, growing up around many Freemasons (many of my father's friends were members), I came to consider it a glorified boys' club who held honor and good citizenship in high regard. He always told me that if a Mason was ever in need of help, then he, as a Mason, was obligated to help that person as much as was in his power. When I moved out here, he told me to find the Masonic Lodge, then told me to go there if I ever found myself in trouble. He claimed that if I told them I was the daughter of a Mason, they would help me in any way they could, including getting me passage back home. How weird... Anyway, after all the conspiracy theories presented in the program, I found it amusing that--in the end--they also came to the conclusion I did: that Masonic Lodges are rather large, glorified boys' clubs. I thought it might be funny to send him a copy of the program on DVD, but I can't seem to find it available on the Discovery website.

I took this past Friday off work because I felt like going in that morning would have been a complete waste. We've been a bit slow lately, so all of my daily work can be done within a couple hours. I'm left to my own devices for the remaining six, which isn't usually all that bad; I've just been feeling trapped lately. So, I got up early and walked Ferguson, went grocery shopping, and other assorted tasks.

Judy with Quixote Humane (the no-kill shelter I adopted Ferguson from) sent me an e-mail asking if I was available to volunteer at the adoption clinic on Saturday. It's only a few minutes from my place, and I really am excited about helping them out. Jason's grandfather is in the hospital with some serious infections, so I'm not sure if we're obligated to hang out there on Saturday or not. If not, then I'm all for doing this adoption clinic with Quixote.

Oh, and how hot is my icon of Haji from Blood+? Woo, boy...

Comments

[alpha-noob.livejournal.com]

Oh, this is so noobish and random...but I'd really like to thank you for joining my comm. We're now a member away from ten, thanks to you XD

And yesh, Haji is teh smex :)

[anogete.livejournal.com]

No problem! I just got into B+, and I'm making my way through the series. I downloaded all the episodes off YouTube, but I'm trying to spread them out. If I let myself, I'd watch them all in one weekend. I'm currently at the 16th episode. I've been watching two to four episodes each night lately. I'm definitely looking forward to finishing so I can join in with reading and writing fanfics. All the other fandoms I write in have lost interest to me, so I'm excited about some fresh material to work with.

[alpha-noob.livejournal.com]

Heheh, looking forward to see you, then XD Finish ASAP!

[fishchick.livejournal.com]

Before my Nee Nee died, I asked her about the Masons after watching some movie with a "Masons are killers!" theme. She was mystified, but told me that there was a secret sign, or handshake or something.

She was big in the Eastern Star and my granddad was a Mason. They held lots of important positions, and I never saw them or the other oldsters conspiring. There were lots of potlucks and covered dish suppers though.