The Mason Minute

The Mason Minute


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Parasocial (MM #5356)
November 20, 2025

It's hard to believe we're just 40 days away from the end of the year. And that means all of the year-end lists and 2025 accolades are starting to come our way. I actually get excited about these sill

Reversing Course (MM #5355)
November 19, 2025

The economy is putting a lot of strain on many people. And the current state of politics plays into that. But many businesses are still trying to recover from pandemic-related losses. Some companies t

Hard Soda (MM #5354)
November 18, 2025

Back in my younger days, when I came of legal drinking age, the choices were pretty simple. You had beer, you had wine, and you had liquor. Of course, there were different flavors and brands, but you

Rinse Your Dishes (MM #5353)
November 17, 2025

There's been an ongoing debate dating back at least to the 1970s. And it all involves your dishwasher. The hot topic? Should you rinse your dishes before you put them in the dishwasher? The experts fi

Key Fob (MM #5352)
November 16, 2025

Have you ever noticed that every vehicle key fob is different? I don't mean the size or shape, I'm talking about the placement of the buttons. From a safety standpoint, we'd want them all to be the sa

Top Foods (MM #5351)
November 15, 2025

So much of the Internet and social media has become clickbait. And some of it is amusing enough that you have to follow along. Recently, I've seen a rash of posts ranking the top 'fill in the blank' i

New Policy (MM #5350)
November 14, 2025

The holidays are fast approaching. And for many of us, Ive been spending more time in big box stores and shopping malls than wed prefer. Many businesses continue to struggle. First, they dealt with

Round Up (MM #5349)
November 13, 2025

A few months ago, I mentioned that the US government had decided to stop minting pennies. Well, it looks like it's finally happened. Yesterday, the US Mint produced its final series of pennies, for go

Joy (MM #5348)
November 12, 2025

Some words are often associated with the holidays. Sure, words like merry come to mind, but today I'm talking about the word joy. I've noticed recently that a few TV commercials prominently feature th

Free Perks (MM #5347)
November 11, 2025

Today is Veterans Day. A day set aside each year to honor those who have served and fought for our country. It doesn't matter if you served two years or 25; it's a day for all veterans. It's also a da