About: Kristen Hirschfeld

Many of you have heard me say, “Aging is not a destination, but a journey.” This statement could be modified to say, there are no destinations in life, but life is a journey, enjoy the journey. Years ago, I was on a national speaking tour. I would end every presentation with, “Life is a journey,…

The Time is NOW! I really believe that. As Rebecca and I have talked with the Brethren and Ladies of this great jurisdiction, I believe more than ever that we are on the cusp of a new resurgence in Masonry. I am excited and optimistic for our future. But we must not sit back and…

The first recorded use of roller skates was during a London theater performance in 1743. These two and later three-wheeled skates allowed the wearer to move forward, but little else. Although flawed in design, early roller skates remained virtually unchanged for more than a century until the four-wheeled skate was invented out of frustration in…