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Showing posts with label Freemasons. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Freemasons. Show all posts

Saturday, November 7, 2026

James Buchanan. 15th President of the United States. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

James Buchanan. 15th President of the United States. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins
James Buchanan. 15th President of the United States. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
James Buchanan
(1791 - 1868)
15th President of the United States
Freemason
Member of Lodge No. 43
Lancaster, Pennsylvania

by Travis Simpkins


President James Buchanan

For more info, please visit:

whitehouse.gov/james-buchanan


James Buchanan. 15th President of the United States. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins
James Buchanan. 15th President of the United States. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins
 

Thursday, November 5, 2026

Freemasonry and the Pursuit of Happiness. Mohamad Yatim

Freemasonry and the Pursuit of Happiness. Mohamad Yatim
Freemasonry and the Pursuit of Happiness. Mohamad Yatim

 I'm enjoying "Freemasonry and the Pursuit of Happiness," written by my dear friend Mohamad Yatim. The condition he refers to as "Masonic Depression" (see definition in the comments below) is a real thing for many particularly active Masons. This book is a perfect reminder that a meaningful Journey is just as important as the Destination. It will also help rekindle some of the enthusiasm one had when they first joined the Craft.

 

Freemasonry and the Pursuit of Happiness explores a question many Freemasons eventually confront: What makes a Masonic journey truly meaningful?

Drawing on twenty years of personal experience in the Craft, Mohamad Yatim examines the difference between pursuing titles, offices, honors, and the next milestone and building a Masonic experience that produces lasting fulfillment. He argues that happiness is often temporary, while meaning endures.

Through personal stories, Masonic experiences, and reflections on the deeper lessons of the Craft, the book develops five pillars of a meaningful Masonic experience: Belonging, Purpose, Charity, Spiritual Transcendence, and Lasting Memories.

This is not a history of Freemasonry or a guide to collecting Masonic accomplishments. It is an invitation to go deeper: to examine why we joined, what keeps us engaged, how Freemasonry can transform us, and what kind of experience we are creating for the Brothers who will follow us.

Ultimately, the book asks a simple but important question: What if the real purpose of Freemasonry is not merely to make us happy, but to help us create lives of meaning, transformation, and fulfillment?

https://link.amazon/B02qm6NcP 

 

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Duke Ellington. Jazz Pianist and Composer. Prince Hall Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

Duke Ellington. Jazz Pianist and Composer. Prince Hall Freemason. by Travis Simpkins
Duke Ellington. Jazz Pianist and Composer. Prince Hall Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
Duke Ellington
Edward Kennedy Ellington
(1899 - 1974)
Jazz Pianist and Composer
Prince Hall Freemason

by Travis Simpkins


Duke Ellington

For more info, please visit:

 

Duke Ellington. Jazz Pianist and Composer. Prince Hall Freemason. by Travis Simpkins
Duke Ellington. Jazz Pianist and Composer. Prince Hall Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

John Michael Greer. Author. Occultist. Druid. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

John Michael Greer. Author. Occultist. Druid. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins
John Michael Greer. Author. Occultist. Druid. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
John Michael Greer
Author, Blogger and Astrologer
Occultist and Druid
Past Grand Archdruid
Ancient Order of Druids in America
32° Freemason

by Travis Simpkins


John Michael Greer


For more info, please visit:

ecosophia.net

and

aoda.org


John Michael Greer. Author. Occultist. Druid. Freemason. The Mysteries of Merlin. by Travis Simpkins
John Michael Greer. Author. Occultist. Druid. Freemason. The Mysteries of Merlin. by Travis Simpkins

Monday, November 2, 2026

Cab Calloway. Jazz Singer, Composer and Bandleader. Prince Hall Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

Cab Calloway. Jazz Singer, Composer and Band Leader. Prince Hall Freemason. by Travis Simpkins
Cab Calloway. Jazz Singer, Composer and Band Leader. Prince Hall Freemason. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Cab Calloway
(1907 - 1994)
American Jazz Singer
Composer and Band Leader
Prince Hall Freemason
Member of
Pioneer Lodge No. 1, PHA
St. Paul, Minnesota
by Travis Simpkins


Cab Calloway

For more info, please visit:

imdb.com/CabCalloway


Cab Calloway. Jazz Singer, Composer and Band Leader. Prince Hall Freemason. by Travis Simpkins
Cab Calloway. Jazz Singer, Composer and Band Leader. Prince Hall Freemason. by Travis Simpkins
 

Sunday, November 1, 2026

M.W. Jim V. Mendoza. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Washington. by Travis Simpkins

M.W. Jim V. Mendoza. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Washington. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
Most Worshipful
Jim V. Mendoza
Past Grand Master
Grand Lodge of Washington
(2016 - 2017)
Past Master and Charter Initiate of 
Frank S Land Lodge No. 313
Member of the Valley of Tacoma
Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite
Recipient of the DeMolay Legion of Honor
Order of DeMolay. DeMolay International
Senior DeMolay and Past Master Councilor
Des Moines Chapter (now Rainier Chapter)
by Travis Simpkins


M.W. Jim V. Mendoza. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Washington

M.W. Jim V. Mendoza. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Washington

Not Just a Man, a Mason


For more info, please visit:


M.W. Jim V. Mendoza. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Washington. by Travis Simpkins
 

Friday, October 30, 2026

Andreas Pflüger. Swiss Composer. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

Andreas Pflüger. Swiss Composer. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins
Andreas Pflüger. Swiss Composer. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
Andreas Pflüger
Swiss Composer
33rd Degree Freemason

by Travis Simpkins


Andreas Pflüger

For more info, please visit:

Thursday, October 29, 2026

Sigmund Romberg. Composer. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

Sigmund Romberg. Composer. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins
Sigmund Romberg. Composer. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
Sigmund Romberg
(1887 - 1951)
Hungarian-born American Composer
Musicals and Operettas
The Student Prince, The Desert Song, The New Moon
32nd Degree Freemason

by Travis Simpkins


Sigmund Romberg

For more info, please visit:

Tom Mix. American Actor. Hollywood Western Silent Film Star. by Travis Simpkins

Tom Mix. American Actor. Hollywood Western Silent Film Star. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
Tom Mix
(1880 - 1940)
American Actor
Hollywood’s First Western Star
Appeared in 291 films between 1909 and 1935
Freemason
Member of Utopia Lodge No. 537
Los Angeles, California
(Raised on February 21, 1925)
Member of the 233 Club
Grand Lodge of California
by Travis Simpkins


Tom Mix - Riders of the Purple Sage

Tom Mix - Hollywood Legend


For more info, please visit:



Tom Mix. American Actor. Hollywood Western Film Star. Freemason. The Texan. by Travis Simpkins

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Sherlock Holmes in Deep Meditation. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. by Travis Simpkins

Sherlock Holmes in Deep Meditation. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. by Travis Simpkins
Sherlock Holmes in Deep Meditation. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. by Travis Simpkins

Illustration of
Sherlock Holmes 
in Deep Meditation
 based on a similar work published in
The Adventure of the Lion's Mane
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
1926
by Travis Simpkins
 

 Sir Arthur Conan Doyle


For more info, please visit:
and


Sherlock Holmes. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Dr Watson. by Travis Simpkins
Sherlock Holmes. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Dr Watson. by Travis Simpkins

Sherlock Holmes. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Sherlockian Art by Travis Simpkins
Sherlock Holmes. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Sherlockian Art by Travis Simpkins

Absalom Jones. Clergyman. Freemason. Grand Master. Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. by Travis Simpkins

Absalom Jones. Clergyman. Freemason. Grand Master. Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. by Travis Simpkins
Absalom Jones. Clergyman. Freemason. Grand Master. Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
The Reverend
Absalom Jones
(1746 - 1818)
Clergyman and Abolitionist
Co-Founder of the Free African Society
First African American Priest in
the Episcopal Church
Freemason
First Grand Master
Most Worshipful 
Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania

by Travis Simpkins


Absalom Jones

Absalom Jones Gravesite
Absalom Jones Gravesite

For more info, please visit:


Absalom Jones. Clergyman. Freemason. Free African Society. Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. by Travis Simpkins
Absalom Jones. Clergyman. Freemason. Free African Society. Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. by Travis Simpkins

Monday, October 26, 2026

M.W. John Bridegroom. Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Indiana. by Travis Simpkins

M.W. John Bridegroom. Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Indiana. by Travis Simpkins
M.W. John Bridegroom. Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Indiana. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Most Worshipful
John A. Bridegroom
Grand Master
Grand Lodge of Indiana

by Travis Simpkins


Grand Lodge of Indiana

For more info, please visit:

indianafreemasons.com

 
M.W. John Bridegroom. Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Indiana. by Travis Simpkins
M.W. John Bridegroom. Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Indiana. by Travis Simpkins

Jeffrey N. Nelson. M.E. Past Grand Master. Grand Encampment of Knights Templar. York Rite. by Travis Simpkins

Jeffrey N. Nelson. M.E. Past Grand Master. Grand Encampment of Knights Templar. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Sir Knight
Jeffrey N. Nelson
Most Eminent Past Grand Master
Grand Encampment of Knights Templar
U.S.A.
(2018 - 2021)

by Travis Simpkins



Grand Encampment of Knights Templar, U.S.A.


For more info, please visit:



Jeffrey N. Nelson. M.E. Past Grand Master. Grand Encampment of Knights Templar. by Travis Simpkins

Sunday, October 25, 2026

The Tutankhamun Prophecies. The Sacred Secret of the Maya, Egyptians and Freemasons. Maurice Cotterell

The Tutankhamun Prophecies. The Sacred Secret of the Maya, Egyptians and Freemasons. Maurice Cotterell
The Tutankhamun Prophecies. The Sacred Secret of the Maya, Egyptians and Freemasons. Maurice Cotterell

 I gave "The Tutankhamun Prophecies" by Maurice Cotterell a read through..

 

Reveals the common origins of the ancient Egyptian and Mayan civilizations.

• Shows how these cultures had the ability to gaze into the heavens to predict the future unfolding of humanity and their place within the cosmic order.

• The author's revelations about the Freemasons' connection to this ancient knowledge generated a firestorm of controversy in Europe.

• By the author of the bestseller
The Mayan Prophecies.

Maurice Cotterell's background as a scientist, mathematician, and engineer helped him to decipher the code of the ancient Maya, revealing the mystery of their science and religion to an extent never before possible. Using the same techniques, the author turns his attention here to deciphering the secrets encoded within the tomb of Tutankhamun. His extensive research revealed that both the ancient Egyptians and the Maya possessed a sophisticated understanding of sun spot activity and other astronomical phenomena--facts recently confirmed by modern science. Knowledge of the connections between solar patterns and human destiny allowed the Egyptians and Maya to harness the energy generated by the sun to achieve spiritual enlightenment and soul growth.

The link between reincarnation and solar energy encoded in the tombs of Tutankhamun and the Mayan Lord Pacal is a jealously guarded secret held by a select number of occult groups, including the higher orders of Freemasonry. The author unleashed a firestorm of controversy in Europe when he exposed much of the esoteric knowledge of the Freemasons, including one of the society's most carefully concealed secrets: incarnate gods like Lord Pacal and Tutankhamun have come to earth to help humans achieve spiritual enlightenment, soul growth, and individual realization as solar beings.

https://link.amazon/B0bDsWeDS 

 

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Masonic Symbolism. Freemasons. Degree Ritual. Painting Series by Travis Simpkins

Masonic Symbolism. Freemasons. Degree Ritual. Painting Series by Travis Simpkins
Masonic Symbolism. Freemasons. Degree Ritual. Painting Series by Travis Simpkins

Nine Paintings of
Masonic Symbolism
Entered Apprentice, Fellowcraft
and Master Mason Degrees

Oil on Canvas
by Travis Simpkins

added details by Janet Simpkins

Created for
Joel H. Prouty Lodge
Auburn, MA
Grand Lodge of Massachusetts

Masonic Symbolism. Freemasons. Degree Ritual. Painting Series by Travis Simpkins
Masonic Symbolism. Freemasons. Degree Ritual. Painting Series by Travis Simpkins

Masonic Symbolism. Freemasons. Degree Ritual. Painting Series by Travis Simpkins
Masonic Symbolism. Freemasons. Degree Ritual. Painting Series by Travis Simpkins 

Friday, October 23, 2026

C. Fred Kleinknecht, 33°. Past Sovereign Grand Commander. Supreme Council. Scottish Rite, SJ. by Travis Simpkins

C. Fred Kleinknecht, 33°. Past Sovereign Grand Commander. Supreme Council. Scottish Rite, SJ. by Travis Simpkins
C. Fred Kleinknecht, 33°. Past Sovereign Grand Commander. Supreme Council. Scottish Rite, SJ. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Illustrious Brother
C. Fred Kleinknecht
(1924 - 2011)
Past Sovereign Grand Commander
(1985 - 2003)
Supreme Council, 33°, SJ
Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite
Southern Jurisdiction, USA

by Travis Simpkins


House of the Temple - Washington, DC

For more info, please visit:

scottishrite.org


C. Fred Kleinknecht, 33°. Past Sovereign Grand Commander. Supreme Council. Scottish Rite, SJ. by Travis Simpkins
C. Fred Kleinknecht, 33°. Past Sovereign Grand Commander. Supreme Council. Scottish Rite, SJ. by Travis Simpkins
 

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

John Philip Sousa. American Composer and Conductor. Freemason. Shriner. by Travis Simpkins

John Philip Sousa. American Composer and Conductor. Freemason. Shriner. by Travis Simpkins
John Philip Sousa. American Composer and Conductor. Freemason. Shriner. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
John Philip Sousa
(1854 - 1932)
American Composer and Conductor
17th Director of "The President's Own" Marine Band
Freemason and Shriner

by Travis Simpkins


The Stars and Stripes Forever

For more info, please visit:

Jesse Owens. Track and Field Athlete. Olympic Gold Medalist. Prince Hall Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

Jesse Owens. Track and Field Athlete. Olympic Gold Medalist. Prince Hall Freemason. by Travis Simpkins
Jesse Owens. Track and Field Athlete. Olympic Gold Medalist. Prince Hall Freemason. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Jesse Owens
James Cleveland Owens
(1913 - 1980)
American Track and Field Athlete
Won 4 Gold Medals at the
1936 Olympic Games in Berlin
Prince Hall Freemason
Member of
King David Lodge No. 100, PHA
Chicago, Illinois

by Travis Simpkins


Jesse Owens - Olympic Games, 1936


For more info, please visit:

jesseowens.com


Jesse Owens. Track and Field Athlete. Olympic Gold Medalist. Prince Hall Freemason. by Travis Simpkins
Jesse Owens. Track and Field Athlete. Olympic Gold Medalist. Prince Hall Freemason. by Travis Simpkins
 

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Jaime Paul Lamb. Masonic Author. Astrology. Tarot. Occult. by Travis Simpkins

Jaime Paul Lamb. Masonic Author. Astrology. Tarot. Occult. by Travis Simpkins
Jaime Paul Lamb. Masonic Author. Astrology. Tarot. Occult. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Jaime Paul Lamb
Masonic Author
Astrologer and Tarotist
Scholar of Western Esotericism
Freemason
Member of Ascension Lodge No. 89
Grand Lodge of Arizona

by Travis Simpkins


Jaime Paul Lamb -  Myth, Magick and Masonry

For more info, please visit:

jaimepaullamb.com


Jaime Paul Lamb. Author. Approaching the Middle Chamber. Freemasonry. Astrology. Tarot. Occult. by Travis Simpkins
Jaime Paul Lamb. Author. Approaching the Middle Chamber. Freemasonry. Astrology. Tarot. Occult. by Travis Simpkins

Monday, October 19, 2026

Monte Blue. Hollywood Actor. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

Monte Blue. Hollywood Actor. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins
Monte Blue. Hollywood Actor. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch
Monte Blue
(1887 - 1963)
Actor
Hollywood career spanned 1915-1960
Freemason
Member of Utopia Lodge No. 537
Los Angeles, California

by Travis Simpkins


Monte Blue

For more info, please visit: