I’m sure than many of you have heard of “The Emperor Norton”, who lost his mind in 19th century San Francisco and began to style himself “Emperor of the United States”. He got free rides on the streetcars, went to all the churches in town, in turn (so as not to play favourites), and was so cheerful that no one really minded.
What I didn’t know is that he was also a Mason. I suppose that when we toast all “poor and distressed Freemasons”, we can think of the Emperor Norton.
Don’t sound too distressed to me.