Crown Jewel News Blog
July 29, 2016
Everything seems to slow down in the summer.[1] It’s hot. Richmond was recently rated as the fifth sweatiest city in the U.S.,[2] sandwiched between Miami and Austin. Staying cool and comfortable is a must, and bathing suits aren’t always an option. Photo of the author, circa 2014 At the Home we beat the heat with …Read More…
July 14, 2016
Here we are in July, 6 months of 2016 logged in the books. It seems like a good time to take a look back at how the year has gone so far, form a fundraising perspective. Check it out: The Masonic Home is the product of an entire state’s effort, and you can see that …Read More…
June 27, 2016
The recent, historic events in Europe have me thinking[1] of our place in the world. When we celebrated our 125th anniversary[2] last year, we buried a time capsule, which, when you think about it, is more of a challenge than a celebration. After all, we need to be around to unearth the thing. The question …Read More…
June 17, 2016
Ask a resident if they wish they had done anything differently, and you will likely hear, “I wish I had come sooner.” Many prospective residents balk at the idea of moving to the Home because they feel that they are too young, too active. You read between the lines, and you get to the heart …Read More…
June 1, 2016
Welcome to the Masonic Home Blog! There are so many things that make us special. This is where we will share them with you. We hope that you will think of this blog as look inside the Home – a way to better know what it means to be part of our community. We will have …Read More…