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Of Academics and Acknowledgements

Posted on November 16, 2014 by lcinsunnysocal

  It always seems to start on a  bridge, somehow, doesn’t it?  We left Union City early Sunday morning and headed back for San Francisco, this time to the SF Scottish Rite Center, where we’d have a full day of … Continue reading →

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Please Pass the Jelly

Posted on August 16, 2014 by lcinsunnysocal

Yep, it was that time of year again!  Jam and Jelly Day at the Masonic Homes has a long, long history and we’ve been part of it the last few years.  We always enjoy hearing the “life story” of the … Continue reading →

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What Color is Your Jacket?

Posted on July 5, 2014 by lcinsunnysocal

  It was still the blazing heat of mid-Summer in San Fernando Valley as we cruised down to the San Fernando Masonic center for the annual “Four-Way Reception”.  This is a huge event, with lots and lots of folks in … Continue reading →

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Adapt, Be Flexible, Enjoy!

Posted on June 23, 2014 by lcinsunnysocal

  Sometimes one trip ends and before laundry has spun one cycle in the washer, we are off and running again!  I’m not complaining, just observing.  I’m sure one day I’ll look back and wonder where my stamina went, and … Continue reading →

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Centennials, Green Eggs and Ham (But Not at the Same Time)

Posted on June 7, 2014 by lcinsunnysocal

June’s shaping up to be a busy month!  From the looks of things, we’ll be in our own bed only a handful of nights.  Gotta’ keep up with the Coopers! We had the privilege to attend the Centennial Celebration at … Continue reading →

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Thank You for Your Service, Sailor!

Posted on November 13, 2013 by lcinsunnysocal

One of the nicest couples we know are Kathy and Larry Cook, from Santa Barbara.  He’s the incoming master of Santa Barbara Lodge, and she’s a former Job’s Daughter from my era.  They have both been incredibly supportive of Russ … Continue reading →

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It’s the Least We Can Do (No, Really, the VERY Least!)

Posted on October 19, 2013 by lcinsunnysocal

We drove to Valencia after the Golden Vet’s Award night for Vernon Dandridge and spent the night.  Since we needed to be in Fresno by mid-morning, it was the prudent thing to do.  We got up early on Friday, and … Continue reading →

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“Yer a Wizard, Art!”

Posted on September 21, 2013 by lcinsunnysocal

Ok, so Art Weiss isn’t Harry Potter, and he’s also not really a wizard.  But his symbol this year as Worthy Grand Patron for the Order of Eastern Star WAS a wizard, so I couldn’t resist!  We were north for … Continue reading →

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Big Kahuna x4

Posted on July 5, 2013 by lcinsunnysocal

Friday night, July 5 we traipsed down to the Van Nuys Masonic Center for the San Fernando Valley York Rite Four Way Reception.  (I think that wins for “longest event title”!)  There were men in jackets of every color there.  … Continue reading →

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The Giggling

Posted on May 10, 2013 by lcinsunnysocal

Some nights, at some events, there is just…giggling. Latifah delivered us to the Long Beach Scottish Rite, for their reception in honor of MW JLo.  (Uh…John F. Lowe.)  We were seated at the head table, and they (smartly) put Becky … Continue reading →

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