Ocean Park Star #245

Our Star Story today comes from Melissa Cronin! I have been married to my husband George for 48 years. I joined my husband in retirement in 2014 and enjoy the freedom of doing whatever we feel like doing. I love reading, singing and being with my Eastern Star Sisters and Brother. My greatest joy is being a Mother of 4 Sons and a Grandmother to two Grandsons (13 years old and 2 years old) and one Granddaughter (7 months). We are expecting another Granddaughter the end of J

The Official Visit of the Worthy Grand Matron & Worthy Grand Patron to our District was held on Sunday, June 12th at the El Segundo Masonic Center. It was a wonderful afternoon! We held a moment of silence for the people slain in Orlando. All of the Chapters (Ocean Park, Fuchsia, Nova Star and Dr. Rob Morris) did a FANTASTIC job on our ritual! I'm so proud of the Officers of Ocean Park and all of the Chapters. The refreshments and fellowship that followed was a great time too

Our Star Story today is from our acting Worthy Patron, George Cronin! I’m retired and enjoy working with wood. I make gavels, sounding blocks and many other items. I love working on old guns and rifles and researching their history. I have a collection of Bonsai trees that I enjoy tending. I am a Past Master Councilor, Order of DeMolay. I worked for many years as a Board Member, Chapter Dad and Ritual Advisor. I am a Past Master - 1994, Masons, a Past Patron – 10 times,

I came across this great article today about self-esteem. It is a great read. https://www.girlsgonestrong.com/blog/confidence/radical-vanity/

I just ran across this very thought provoking article. "How we teach our kids that women are liars" "The pervasive message that women are untrustworthy liars is atomized in our culture. There is no one source or manifestation. It fills every nook and cranny of our lives." http://www.rolereboot.org/culture-and-politics/details/2013-11-how-we-teach-our-kids-that-women-are-liars Check it out and I'd love to hear your thoughts.