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Friday, August 8, 2025

Cleopatra. 69 - 30 BC. Queen of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Ancient Egypt. by Travis Simpkins

Cleopatra. 69 - 30 BC. Queen of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Ancient Egypt. by Travis Simpkins

 Portrait Sketch of
Cleopatra VII Philopater
( 69 - 30 B.C. )
Last Active Ruler of the
Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt
reigned 51 - 30 B.C.
Lover of Julius Caesar and Mark Antony

Pastel Painting by
Travis Simpkins


 Cleopatra (1963)
 

Cleopatra (1934)
 

Caesar and Cleopatra (1945)


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Cleopatra. 69 - 30 BC. Queen of Ancient Egypt. Cleopatra (1963). by Travis Simpkins

Thursday, August 7, 2025

Robert Jordan. Fantasy Author. The Wheel of Time. The Eye of the World. by Travis Simpkins

Robert Jordan. Fantasy Author. The Wheel of Time. by Travis Simpkins
Robert Jordan. Fantasy Author. The Wheel of Time. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Robert Jordan
James Oliver Rigney, Jr.
(1948 - 2007)
Epic Fantasy Writer
Author of The Wheel of Time book series
3rd Generation Freemason
Member of Fidelity Lodge No. 304
Johns Island, South Carolina

by Travis Simpkins

Robert Jordan

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dragonmount.com


 
Robert Jordan. Fantasy Author. The Wheel of Time. The Eye of the World. by Travis Simpkins
Robert Jordan. Fantasy Author. The Wheel of Time. The Eye of the World. by Travis Simpkins

James Monroe. 5th President of the United States. Grand Lodge of Virginia. by Travis Simpkins

James Monroe. 5th President of the United States. Freemason. Grand Lodge of Virginia. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
James Monroe
( 1758 - 1831 )
American Statesman & Founding Father
5th President of the United States
1817 - 1825
12th & 16th Governor of Virginia
United States Senator from Virginia
7th United States Secretary of State
8th United States Secretary of War
Freemason
Grand Lodge of Virginia

by Travis Simpkins


created in the general style of Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin


James Monroe


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James Monroe. 5th President of the United States. Highland. Charlottesville, Virginia. by Travis Simpkins

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

The Wise Man's Fear. Day Two. Kingkiller Chronicle. Patrick Rothfuss

The Wise Man's Fear. Day Two. Kingkiller Chronicle. Patrick Rothfuss
The Wise Man's Fear. Day Two. Kingkiller Chronicle. Patrick Rothfuss

 I'm enjoying "The Wise Man's Fear," Day Two of the Kingkiller Chronicle by Patrick Rothfuss.

 

DAY TWO: THE WISE MAN’S FEAR
 
“There are three things all wise men fear: the sea in storm, a night with no moon, and the anger of a gentle man.”
 
My name is Kvothe. You may have heard of me.
 
So begins a tale told from his own point of view—a story unequaled in fantasy literature. Now in
The Wise Man’s Fear, Day Two of The Kingkiller Chronicle, an escalating rivalry with a powerful member of the nobility forces Kvothe to leave the University and seek his fortune abroad. Adrift, penniless, and alone, he travels to Vintas, where he quickly becomes entangled in the politics of courtly society. While attempting to curry favor with a powerful noble, Kvothe uncovers an assassination attempt, comes into conflict with a rival arcanist, and leads a group of mercenaries into the wild, in an attempt to solve the mystery of who (or what) is waylaying travelers on the King's Road. 

All the while, Kvothe searches for answers, attempting to uncover the truth about the mysterious Amyr, the Chandrian, and the death of his parents. In
The Wise Man's Fear, Kvothe takes his first steps on the path of the hero and learns how difficult life can be when a man becomes a legend in his own time.

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Dago Rodriguez. Past Master. Southern California Research Lodge. Fraternal Review. by Travis Simpkins

Dago Rodriguez. Past Master. Southern California Research Lodge. Fraternal Review. by Travis Simpkins
Dago Rodriguez. Past Master. Southern California Research Lodge. Fraternal Review. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Worshipful Brother
Dagoberto Rodriguez
Past Master
Southern California Research Lodge
Editor of the Fraternal Review
Grand Lodge of California

by Travis Simpkins


Dago Rodriguez Interview

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theresearchlodge.com


 
Dago Rodriguez. Past Master. Southern California Research Lodge. Fraternal Review. by Travis Simpkins
Dago Rodriguez. Past Master. Southern California Research Lodge. Fraternal Review. by Travis Simpkins

Christopher Marinello, Founder of Art Recovery International. by Travis Simpkins

Christopher Marinello. Art Recovery International. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Christopher A. Marinello, Esq.
Lawyer, Founder and CEO of
Art Recovery International
and
Art Recovery Group Ltd.
by Travis Simpkins



Christopher Marinello: The Recovery of Stolen Nazi Art


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Christopher Marinello. Art Recovery Group. by Travis Simpkins. Recovered Matisse

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Edgar Alejandro Gonzales. Masonic Revival. by Travis Simpkins

Edgar Alejandro Gonzales. Masonic Revival. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Edgar Alejandro Gonzales
Past Master
Owner, Proprietor, Designer of
Masonic Revival
Masonic Apparel and Regalia
by Travis Simpkins


Masonic Revival


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Edgar Alejandro Gonzales. Masonic Revival. by Travis Simpkins

Monday, August 4, 2025

Patrick Rothfuss. Fantasy Author. The Name of the Wind. The Kingkiller Chronicle. by Travis Simpkins

Patrick Rothfuss. Fantasy Author. The Kingkiller Chronicle. The Name of the Wind. by Travis Simpkins
Patrick Rothfuss. Fantasy Author. The Kingkiller Chronicle. The Name of the Wind. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Patrick Rothfuss
Fantasy Writer
Author of
The Kingkiller Chronicle
The Name of the Wind (2007)
The Wise Man's Fear (2011)
The Doors of Stone

by Travis Simpkins


Patrick Rothfuss



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Patrick Rothfuss. Fantasy Author. The Kingkiller Chronicle. The Name of the Wind. by Travis Simpkins
Patrick Rothfuss. Fantasy Author. The Kingkiller Chronicle. The Name of the Wind. by Travis Simpkins

M.W. Robert T. Thomas. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Missouri. by Travis Simpkins

M.W. Robert T. Thomas. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Missouri. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
Most Worshipful
Robert T. Thomas
Past Grand Master
Grand Lodge of Missouri
Member and Past Master of
Galena Lodge No. 515
Life Member of the
Missouri Lodge of Research
33rd Degree Scottish Rite Mason
Valley of Joplin, Missouri
Kimberling City Chapter No. 164
Order of the Eastern Star
Missouri York Rite
(Springfield Chapter No. 15
Zabud Council No. 25
St. John's Commandery No. 20
St. Christopher Conclave)

by Travis Simpkins


The Missouri Masonic Library

The Grand Lodge of Missouri

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M.W. Robert T. Thomas. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Missouri. by Travis Simpkins

Sunday, August 3, 2025

Brandon Sanderson. Fantasy Author. The Cosmere. The Mistborn Saga. The Well of Ascension. by Travis Simpkins

Brandon Sanderson. Fantasy Author. The Cosmere. The Mistborn Saga. The Stormlight Archive. by Travis Simpkins
Brandon Sanderson. Fantasy Author. The Cosmere. The Mistborn Saga. The Stormlight Archive. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Brandon Sanderson
Science Fiction and Fantasy Writer
Creator of
The Cosmere
Author of
The Mistborn Saga
The Stormlight Archive
Completed
The Wheel of Time series

by Travis Simpkins


Brandon Sanderson


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brandonsanderson.com


 
Brandon Sanderson. Fantasy Author. The Cosmere. The Mistborn Saga. The Well of Ascension. by Travis Simpkins
Brandon Sanderson. Fantasy Author. The Cosmere. The Mistborn Saga. The Well of Ascension. by Travis Simpkins

Gregory Stahl. Past District Deputy Grand Master. Worcester, MA. by Travis Simpkins

Gregory Stahl. DDGM. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Right Worshipful
Gregory L. Stahl, Ph.D.
Deputy Grand Master, 23rd District
Grand Lodge of Massachusetts
by Travis Simpkins


Right Worshipful Gregory Stahl and Most Worshipful Harvey J. Waugh

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Gregory Stahl. DDGM. by Travis Simpkins.  Morning Star Lodge. Worcester, MA

Saturday, August 2, 2025

George R.R. Martin. Author. A Song of Ice and Fire. A Feast for Crows. by Travis Simpkins

George R.R. Martin. Author. A Song of Ice and Fire. Game of Thrones. House of the Dragon. by Travis Simpkins
George R.R. Martin. Author. A Song of Ice and Fire. Game of Thrones. House of the Dragon. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
George R.R. Martin
George Richard Raymond Martin
Writer and Television Producer
Author of
A Song of Ice and Fire
HBO adaptations include
Game of Thrones
and House of the Dragon
by Travis Simpkins


George R.R. Martin Q&A



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George R.R. Martin. Author. A Song of Ice and Fire. A Feast for Crows. by Travis Simpkins
George R.R. Martin. Author. A Song of Ice and Fire. A Feast for Crows. by Travis Simpkins

Donald Ritchie, Author of "American Journalists: Getting the Story". by Travis Simpkins

Donald A. Ritchie. United States Senate Historian. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Donald A. Ritchie
Historian Emeritus
of the United States Senate
by Travis Simpkins



Don Ritchie: Oral History in the Digital Age


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Donald Ritchie. United States Senate Historian. by Travis Simpkins. American Journalists

Friday, August 1, 2025

J.R.R. Tolkien. Author. The Lord of the Rings. The Fellowship of the Ring. by Travis Simpkins

J.R.R. Tolkien. Author. The Hobbit. The Lord of the Rings. by Travis Simpkins
J.R.R. Tolkien. Author. The Hobbit. The Lord of the Rings. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
J.R.R. Tolkien
John Ronald Reuel Tolkien
(1892 - 1973)
Writer and Philologist
Author of
The Hobbit
The Lord of the Rings
The Silmarillion
and other works
by Travis Simpkins


J.R.R. Tolkien Documentary


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tolkiensociety.org


 
J.R.R. Tolkien. Author. The Lord of the Rings. The Fellowship of the Ring. by Travis Simpkins
J.R.R. Tolkien. Author. The Lord of the Rings. The Fellowship of the Ring. by Travis Simpkins

Shawn Eyer. The George Washington Masonic Memorial. Alexandria, VA. by Travis Simpkins

Shawn Eyer. The George Washington Masonic Memorial. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Shawn E. Eyer
Author, Lecturer and Freemason
Director of Communications at 
George Washington Masonic Memorial
Editor of Ahiman & The Philalethes Society
by Travis Simpkins



Shawn Eyer: Our Symbolic Wages- 
Elements of Consecration in Freemasonry



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Shawn Eyer. by Travis Simpkins. George Washington Masonic Memorial