From the Lodge Secretary — September 2023

Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. Happy Autumnal Equinox! Well, it’s still hot. Today we had yet another electricity conservation request from ERCOT. We are having slightly cooler 100+ days now. Some city pools will remain open longer than usual, so that is at least one bright spot. I look at people walking their dogs in this heat with amazement … Continue reading From the Lodge Secretary — September 2023

From the Lodge Secretary — August 2023

Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. It’s hot, isn’t it! A string of almost unbroken 100+ degree days that started in July shows no sign of quitting in August. Thankfully, we have lots of pools in Austin! I had the good fortune to swim in our beloved Barton Springs this past week. It’s a very elemental dip – rock bed, … Continue reading From the Lodge Secretary — August 2023

From the Lodge Master — July 2023

Happy 4th of July! Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. Happy Independence Day! I hope everyone has a good holiday. The traditional outdoor BBQ sounds nice but in this heat?? The pool sounds nicer; wear plenty of sunscreen and stay hydrated! The Fourth of July, Independence Day, celebrates the founding of the United States of America, which broke away from … Continue reading From the Lodge Master — July 2023