by the whispers of ancient stones and the secrets that dwell within their forms, let us brush aside the veil of the unacknowledged, and with a gesture as old as the earth itself, acknowledge the might of masonry. for too long, the craft has stood beyond the circle of merited artisans, previous standards casting long shadows, dimming the brilliance of stone and mortar. but, let the winds of change howl, for we will start over from the origin, rebuilding not just the walls that shelter us, but also the appreciation for those who lay them, transforming what was once overlooked into the cornerstone of our admiration.