Jewel. Singer-Songwriter, Musician, Author and Poet. Let it Snow: A Holiday Collection. by Travis Simpkins

Jewel Kilcher. Singer-Songwriter, Musician, Actress, Author and Poet. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Jewel Kilcher

Singer-Songwriter, Musician

Producer, Actress

Author and Poet

by Travis Simpkins

 Jewel - The Christmas Song

Jewel - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

 Jewel - Let it Snow

 For more info, please visit:

jeweljk.com

Jewel. Singer-Songwriter, Musician, Author and Poet. Let it Snow: A Holiday Collection. by Travis Simpkins

Bing Crosby. Crooner. Singer, Musician and Actor. White Christmas. by Travis Simpkins

Bing Crosby. Crooner. Singer, Musician and Actor. White Christmas. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Bing Crosby

Harry Lillis Crosby, Jr.

( 1903 - 1977 )

Crooner

Singer and Actor

One of the Most Popular and Influential

Musical Artists of the 20th Century

by Travis Simpkins

Bing Crosby - White Christmas

Santa Claus and His Flying Reindeer. Christmas. by Travis Simpkins

For more info, please visit:

imdb.com/BingCrosby

Bing Crosby. Crooner. Singer and Actor. White Christmas. by Travis Simpkins

 

Burl Ives, 33° GC. American Folk Musician, Actor and Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

Burl Ives, 33° GC. American Folk Musician, Actor and Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Illustrious Brother

Burl Icle Ivanhoe Ives

( 1909 - 1995 )

American Folk Musician

Actor of Stage, Screen, Radio and Television

Joined the Order of DeMolay in 1927

Freemason

Member of

Magnolia-La Cumbre Lodge No. 242

Scottish Rite Valley of Santa Barbara, California

and Valley of Bellingham, Washington

33rd Degree, Grand Cross

by Travis Simpkins

Burl Ives - A Holly Jolly Christmas

 For more info, please visit:

burlives.com

Burl Ives, 33° GC. American Folk Musician, Actor and Freemason. Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. by Travis Simpkins

Bing Crosby. Crooner. Singer, Musician and Actor. White Christmas. by Travis Simpkins

Bing Crosby. Crooner. Singer, Musician and Actor. White Christmas. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Bing Crosby

Harry Lillis Crosby, Jr.

( 1903 - 1977 )

Crooner

Singer and Actor

One of the Most Popular and Influential

Musical Artists of the 20th Century

by Travis Simpkins

Bing Crosby - White Christmas

Santa Claus and His Flying Reindeer. Christmas. by Travis Simpkins

For more info, please visit:

imdb.com/BingCrosby

Bing Crosby. Crooner. Singer and Actor. White Christmas. by Travis Simpkins

 

Nat King Cole. Jazz Musician. Prince Hall Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

Nat King Cole. Jazz Musician. Prince Hall Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Nat King Cole

Nathaniel Adams Coles

( 1919 - 1965 )

Jazz Musician

Pianist and Vocalist

Actor and Television Host

Freemason

Member of 

Thomas Waller Lodge No. 49

Prince Hall Affiliation ( PHA )

Los Angeles, California

by Travis Simpkins

Nat King Cole - The Christmas Song

 For more info, please visit:

natkingcole.com

Nat King Cole. Jazz Musician. The Christmas Song. Prince Hall Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

Bing Crosby. Crooner. Singer, Musician and Actor. White Christmas. by Travis Simpkins

Bing Crosby. Crooner. Singer, Musician and Actor. White Christmas. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Bing Crosby

Harry Lillis Crosby, Jr.

( 1903 - 1977 )

Crooner

Singer and Actor

One of the Most Popular and Influential

Musical Artists of the 20th Century

by Travis Simpkins

Bing Crosby - White Christmas

Santa Claus and His Flying Reindeer. Christmas. by Travis Simpkins

For more info, please visit:

imdb.com/BingCrosby

Bing Crosby. Crooner. Singer and Actor. White Christmas. by Travis Simpkins

 

Scottish Rite Journal. November/December, 2021. Chips from the Quarry. Art by Travis Simpkins

Scottish Rite Journal. November/December, 2021. Chips from the Quarry. Art by Travis Simpkins

The latest issue of the Scottish Rite Journal (November/December, 2021) was just published. My regular contribution of “Chips from the Quarry” is on page 16. This one is, of course, Holiday-themed and focuses on Christmas Songs and Masons.

There is also an interview with me on pages 26-27.

The cover features a great photo of Sovereign Grand Commander Jim Cole, 33° at the SJ’s 2021 Biennial Session.

Read the full issue here:

Scottish Rite Journal Nov/Dec, 2021

Burl Ives, 33° GC. American Folk Musician, Actor and Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

Burl Ives, 33° GC. American Folk Musician, Actor and Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Illustrious Brother

Burl Icle Ivanhoe Ives

( 1909 - 1995 )

American Folk Musician

Actor of Stage, Screen, Radio and Television

Joined the Order of DeMolay in 1927

Freemason

Member of

Magnolia-La Cumbre Lodge No. 242

Scottish Rite Valley of Santa Barbara, California

and Valley of Bellingham, Washington

33rd Degree, Grand Cross

by Travis Simpkins

Burl Ives - A Holly Jolly Christmas

 For more info, please visit:

burlives.com

Burl Ives, 33° GC. American Folk Musician, Actor and Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

Jewel. Singer-Songwriter, Musician, Author and Poet. Joy: A Holiday Collection. by Travis Simpkins

Jewel Kilcher. Singer-Songwriter, Musician, Actress, Author and Poet. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Jewel Kilcher

Singer-Songwriter, Musician

Producer, Actress

Author and Poet

by Travis Simpkins

 Jewel - Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

Jewel - Joy to the World

 Jewel - O Holy Night

 For more info, please visit:

jeweljk.com

Jewel. Singer-Songwriter, Musician, Author and Poet. Joy: A Holiday Collection. by Travis Simpkins

Nat King Cole. Jazz Musician. Prince Hall Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

Nat King Cole. Jazz Musician. Prince Hall Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Nat King Cole

Nathaniel Adams Coles

( 1919 - 1965 )

Jazz Musician

Pianist and Vocalist

Actor and Television Host

Freemason

Member of 

Thomas Waller Lodge No. 49

Prince Hall Affiliation ( PHA )

Los Angeles, California

by Travis Simpkins

Nat King Cole - The Christmas Song

 For more info, please visit:

natkingcole.com

Nat King Cole. Jazz Musician. Prince Hall Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

Jewel. Singer-Songwriter, Musician, Author and Poet. Let it Snow: A Holiday Collection. by Travis Simpkins

Jewel Kilcher. Singer-Songwriter, Musician, Actress, Author and Poet. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Jewel Kilcher

Singer-Songwriter, Musician

Producer, Actress

Author and Poet

by Travis Simpkins

 Jewel - The Christmas Song

Jewel - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

 Jewel - Let it Snow

 For more info, please visit:

jeweljk.com

Jewel. Singer-Songwriter, Musician, Author and Poet. Let it Snow: A Holiday Collection. by Travis Simpkins

Katie Melua. Singer, Songwriter, Musician. In Winter. by Travis Simpkins

Katie Melua. Musician, Singer, Songwriter. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Katie Melua

Georgian / British

Singer, Songwriter, Musician

by Travis Simpkins

Katie Melua - O Holy Night

Katie Melua. Musician, Singer, Songwriter. by Travis Simpkins

Katie Melua - Perfect World

For more info, please visit:

katiemelua.com

Katie Melua. Musician, Singer, Songwriter. In Winter. by Travis Simpkins

Burl Ives, 33° GC. American Folk Musician, Actor and Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

Burl Ives, 33° GC. American Folk Musician, Actor and Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Illustrious Brother

Burl Icle Ivanhoe Ives

( 1909 - 1995 )

American Folk Musician

Actor of Stage, Screen, Radio and Television

Joined the Order of DeMolay in 1927

Freemason

Member of

Magnolia-La Cumbre Lodge No. 242

Scottish Rite Valley of Santa Barbara, California

and Valley of Bellingham, Washington

33rd Degree, Grand Cross

by Travis Simpkins

Burl Ives - A Holly Jolly Christmas

 For more info, please visit:

burlives.com

Burl Ives, 33° GC. American Folk Musician, Actor and Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

Jewel. Singer-Songwriter, Musician, Author and Poet. Let it Snow: A Holiday Collection. by Travis Simpkins

Jewel Kilcher. Singer-Songwriter, Musician, Actress, Author and Poet. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Jewel Kilcher

Singer-Songwriter, Musician

Producer, Actress

Author and Poet

by Travis Simpkins

 Jewel - The Christmas Song

Jewel - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

 Jewel - Let it Snow

 For more info, please visit:

jeweljk.com

Jewel. Singer-Songwriter, Musician, Author and Poet. Let it Snow: A Holiday Collection. by Travis Simpkins

Nat King Cole. Jazz Musician. Prince Hall Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

Nat King Cole. Jazz Musician. Prince Hall Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Nat King Cole

Nathaniel Adams Coles

( 1919 - 1965 )

Jazz Musician

Pianist and Vocalist

Actor and Television Host

Freemason

Member of 

Thomas Waller Lodge No. 49

Prince Hall Affiliation ( PHA )

Los Angeles, California

by Travis Simpkins

Nat King Cole - The Christmas Song

 For more info, please visit:

natkingcole.com

Nat King Cole. Jazz Musician. Prince Hall Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

Jewel. Singer-Songwriter, Musician, Author and Poet. Joy: A Holiday Collection. by Travis Simpkins

Jewel Kilcher. Singer-Songwriter, Musician, Actress, Author and Poet. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Jewel Kilcher

Singer-Songwriter, Musician

Producer, Actress

Author and Poet

by Travis Simpkins

 Jewel - Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

Jewel - Joy to the World

 Jewel - O Holy Night

 For more info, please visit:

jeweljk.com

Jewel. Singer-Songwriter, Musician, Author and Poet. Joy: A Holiday Collection. by Travis Simpkins

The Shop Around the Corner (1940): James Stewart and Margaret Sullavan

     Directed by Ernst Lubitsch, The Shop Around the Corner (1940) is a charming and enduring Christmas time film. The story concerns two store employees who can't stand each other, but unbeknownst to them are falling in love through an anonymous pen pal correspondence. The film served as the inspiration for the updated version You've Got Mail (1998). James Stewart and Margaret Sullavan are superb in the lead roles.

The Shop Around the Corner. 1940: James Stewart and Margaret Sullavan

The Shop Around the Corner. 1940: James Stewart and Margaret Sullavan

The Shop Around the Corner. 1940: James Stewart and Margaret Sullavan

The Shop Around the Corner. 1940: James Stewart and Margaret Sullavan

The Shop Around the Corner. 1940: James Stewart and Margaret Sullavan

The Shop Around the Corner. 1940: James Stewart and Margaret Sullavan

The Shop Around the Corner. 1940: James Stewart and Margaret Sullavan

The Shop Around the Corner. 1940: James Stewart and Margaret Sullavan

The Shop Around the Corner. 1940: James Stewart and Margaret Sullavan

The Shop Around the Corner. 1940: James Stewart and Margaret Sullavan

The Shop Around the Corner. 1940: James Stewart and Margaret Sullavan

The Shop Around the Corner. 1940: James Stewart and Margaret Sullavan

The Shop Around the Corner. 1940: James Stewart and Margaret Sullavan

The Shop Around the Corner. 1940: James Stewart and Margaret Sullavan