I hope everyone had a delightful Valentine’s day with your significant other and/or family. We were on the road again traveling back from Florida. Al Sirat and Daughters just finished a combined card party and game night. It was a fun evening with games, food and fellowship. I gambled smartly but lost $1,575. I was up to $3,500 and got greedy.I could not stop doubling down on bets. “Oh My” Maybe next year I’ll do better! (Ha Ha) I would be remiss if I did not mention the Pork and Sauerkraut...

As I write my monthly message it is 14 degrees outside! Yuck! What makes it worse is 3 weeks ago I spent a week in The Villages in Florida with temperatures reaching 80 degrees. Because of the frigid temperatures and the weather conditions we decided to cancel our January 19 meeting so not to put ourmembers in harms way. First, I would like to express my thanks to my lady Rhonda for all her help with the Al Sirat Annual Installation. Second, on behalf of all the members of Al Sirat Grotto,...

Prophets, Ladies, and Friends: My lady, Rhonda and I hope your holidays were filled with family, fun, fellowship, delicious food, but most of all love. Now comes the New Year’s Resolutions! Good luck in all your goals and endeavors in 2026. I am looking forward to making new friends and rekindling old friendships with our Brothers and Prophets in the coming year. Al Sirat Grotto will start off the new year with our Annual Installation of Officers on Friday, January 16, 2026. The festivities...