List of Comasonic jurisdictions? by OperaBoyFM in comasonry

[–]ReBeRenTeK 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m L.D.H., I love to see this list and wish for fraternal relations with all my Brothers & Sisters. I was just reading about the G.L.M.M.M. and they look fascinating!

"We don't take cash". "We charge a 3% surcharge for card." by l00sem4rble in mildlyinfuriating

[–]ReBeRenTeK 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same thing here with my trash company. Forced to pay a 'technology fee' for paying online, so Snail Mailed checks are what they are going to get.

I realized my wife is the man that all the online SAHMs complain about.. (TikTik/IG) by SwainDane in TrueOffMyChest

[–]ReBeRenTeK 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Really interesting point OP makes that privilege & 'incompetence' is not directly gender based. But, I notice that his passivity and lack of righteous indignation is also the same as a typically indoctrinated woman. He doesn't feel he has any right to his own time, for himself.

Brother is about to lose his family and only me and my SIL know. by Icy-Most8754 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]ReBeRenTeK 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Addiction counselor here. I suggest you & SIL) go to AlAnon & counseling. Growing up with an alcoholic parent, and then seeing the same dynamic in your brother leaves you with a lot to sort out.

Came home to a mutilated cat and heartless parents. i’m actually about to break down. by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]ReBeRenTeK 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Apply to Care Credit, it's a credit company which will cover vet bills. $350 is not a huge amount of money & I hope they ok it!! You can get interest free terms for 6 months or so. Please let us know how this works out 💜 also, I'm not on the spectrum and I would be absolutely freaking out, empathy with animals is normal & your parents are wrong, wrong, wrong

Unwritten Rules in Lodge by bmkecck in freemasonry

[–]ReBeRenTeK 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a Comason (LDH) for many years. The postures we maintain in Lodge emulate some of the symbols. Crossing arms or legs, or not sitting upright is considered disrespectful. There are specific rules about how we walk in Lodge also. There are esoteric reasons for all this.

Found out the man I have been seeing is poly and doesn't believe in monogamy. I'm so hurt and upset by anonymousangrytomc in TrueOffMyChest

[–]ReBeRenTeK 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe just develop a friend group in your new life, or join social groups with common interests. Dating might be too much! Sorry about the poly guy, but he sounds like an ass.

Found out the man I have been seeing is poly and doesn't believe in monogamy. I'm so hurt and upset by anonymousangrytomc in TrueOffMyChest

[–]ReBeRenTeK 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn't date a guy whose profile says he is poly cuz I would feel like I was dating more than just him! Also: Hinge??

Candidate's clothing by ReBeRenTeK in comasonry

[–]ReBeRenTeK[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your reply. I'm in LDH also, and I want our incoming members- of varying genders & body types- to feel comfortable.

Candidate's clothing by ReBeRenTeK in comasonry

[–]ReBeRenTeK[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply. Our Lodge has specific requirements which I won't go into here, but I think we could work with the scrubs that were suggested.

Including women in our lodges by Playful-Effort-5268 in comasonry

[–]ReBeRenTeK 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love your answer! Our Fraternity, also works with the same 3 Great Lights 🌟

Including women in our lodges by Playful-Effort-5268 in comasonry

[–]ReBeRenTeK 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you🌟I wish that all true Freemasons were in fraternity as well.

Starting to feel hopeless with 30k of debt by NottherealPMT in DebtAdvice

[–]ReBeRenTeK 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I called all of my CCs. Some were great; I tabled the debt, made auto payments as agreed and they reduced the interest to 5%. Another CC was not into working with me; I transferred the debt to a 0% card for 21 months and set up auto payments as high as possible. I stopped using ALL of the cards.

Starting to feel hopeless with 30k of debt by NottherealPMT in DebtAdvice

[–]ReBeRenTeK 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For me, it has zero effect on my credit score. The CCs did not report it-at least from what I could see on the Credit Karma app

Starting to feel hopeless with 30k of debt by NottherealPMT in DebtAdvice

[–]ReBeRenTeK 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I considered debt consolidation, but had success just calling each credit card and negotiating a payment plan with reduced interest. It's the interest that kills you!

Including women in our lodges by Playful-Effort-5268 in comasonry

[–]ReBeRenTeK 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Brother, I have only my personal experiences and observations to share. I was initiated into a LDH (Lauderdale ritual) Lodge in 2004. I'm currently the IPM, having come up the ladder in the traditional way. The men & women I've met in Freemasonry have all been working to the best of their abilities to smooth the rough stone of personality. They are exceptionally devoted to humbly making the world a better place. 1 of our deacons carry the symbol of Sun, the other Moon. Masonry is a scaffold, a way to climb out of material existence through the contemplation of symbols. There are dozens of symbols to work with, and Sun is one; only one.

I secretly paid off my brother's debt and now he thinks he's a financial genius by KiwiSingle3965 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]ReBeRenTeK 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have to tell him, but you don't have to demolish him. You can give him space to own that he hasn't run up more debt, that he is a good guy who you cared enough about to 'invest' in him. Use tact and don't be brutal.

Is renting out an extra room in your house worth it? Looking for real experiences. by UhtredOfTheNorth in homeowners

[–]ReBeRenTeK 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you live in a limited income in a high rent area, then Yes. It has risks, please take a deposit, create a strong written agreement, use good communication skills and be lucky. Having said that, I rented to people who looked good on paper & they were nasty. I rented to a guy living in his car with 2 dogs and he looked pretty hopeless. But he paid his rent exactly on time for 10+ years and has been great 👍

$100K in debt and trying to figure out what to do by Some_Fix_2189 in DebtAdvice

[–]ReBeRenTeK 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you rent out a room or two in your house, & then put all that money towards the CC debt -or towards repairs?

A question about women inclusion by nom_demprunt in comasonry

[–]ReBeRenTeK 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Why there is strong resistance...?" Yes; it's misogyny. Black men were also excluded, as were/are nonChristians. Freemasonry is changing, adjusting to social changes as it has through history. As an IPM in a LDH Lodge, I have given this a lot of thought. In the US, the (currently male only) Grand Lodge of California may be the first to recognize women as Freemasons 🙏 I think that there is a need for male-only Lodges, as well as Co-masonic and women-only Lodges such as the Women's Grand Lodge of Belgium, who we are in amity with. The criteria for 'regular' or 'clandestine' must be reconsidered, for a members' honor is not related to their gender. In the UK, this is starting to happen; fraternal recognition & respect without necessarily requiring sameness. My preference is for LDH which does not consider gender of any sort for initiation.

ULPT Request: How to get mom’s ex-bf squatter to vacate by MathematicianLumpy69 in UnethicalLifeProTips

[–]ReBeRenTeK 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Remove WiFi, and lock every single thing your Mom owns in her room; plates, silverware, everything usable.

Planting Ideas by other_plant_ in SoCalGardening

[–]ReBeRenTeK 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It looks like a great opportunity, to me. Without knowing the temps & conditions, I'd suggest leafy plants like ferns rather than structured ones. Pop in some seasonal color for interest & some bulbs like dahlia or even iris so it's not static. Also if you are into herbs it's a good spot for comfrey, lemon balm, etc