The Mason Minute

The Mason Minute


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College Sports (MM #5412)
January 15, 2026

If youre a college sports fan, for decades, youve likely followed the story of whether to pay the athletes. Of course, everything changed just a couple of years ago, and now student athletes can som

Keep Scrolling (MM #5411)
January 14, 2026

If youre like me, you spend a lot of time on social media. Perhaps too much. And one of the hassles of social media is all the ads we see in our feeds. But do you ever feel inclined to comment on an

Official Sponsor (MM #5410)
January 13, 2026

Because of my media and marketing background, I tend to view life through a 'commercial' lens. I sometimes pay more attention to the ads and promotional announcements than to the TV show or the perfor

Wild Card (MM #5409)
January 12, 2026

The first round of the NFL playoffs wrapped up tonight. Its called the Wild Card round. And that rubs me the wrong way. While yes, every wildcard team plays, so do the majority of division-winning te

Stop For Coffee (MM #5408)
January 11, 2026

Ive had a long fascination with coffee drinkers. I only drink casually, usually as an after-dinner beverage, if I drink any at all. Unlike most people, I dont start my day with a cup, or two, or thr

Good Burger (MM #5407)
January 10, 2026

Theres a big difference between a good burger and a great burger. For many, myself included, hamburgers have been a staple of my diet since I was a youngster. Back in the day, they were cheap and eas

Check Cashing (MM #5406)
January 09, 2026

Everyone knows that Nashville is growing. Its been growing rapidly for the last 20 years. And its still moving at a quick pace. But as the city grows, businesses sometimes struggle. Honestly, its h

Dry Cleaners (MM #5405)
January 08, 2026

Have you noticed that there arent as many dry cleaners in town as there used to be? I realize, as trends come and go, businesses can be affected by those changes. Years ago, people wore suits and tie

CES (MM #5404)
January 07, 2026

Over the years, Ive talked about my love of technology. I genuinely get excited about the latest tech toys. They dont have to be fancy or expensive, but Im always on the lookout. This week is the a

Dry Patches (MM #5403)
January 06, 2026

I see all of those TV commercials that remind me I should grow old gracefully. And when I appreciate the spirit, theyre obviously created by young people. Theres nothing graceful about growing old.