The Mason Minute

The Mason Minute


Latest Episodes

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.

No Shoes (MM #5402)
January 05, 2026

Would a no-shoes policy at your office make you want to spend more time there? Many office settings continue to struggle as people still prefer working from home. So some startup companies have decide

Potted Meat (MM #5401)
January 04, 2026

Yesterday, I was talking about foods that arent as popular today as they were years ago. Sandwich spreads like Braunschweiger still exist, but are often hard to find. Another favorite from my youth t

Braunschweiger (MM #5400)
January 03, 2026

The popularity of certain foods comes and goes. Sure, there are some foods that everyone wants for a brief moment, only to disappear quickly. But then other foods have been staples for decades upon de

Snail Mail (MM #5399)
January 02, 2026

Since the dawn of the Internet, the way we communicate in writing with people has changed significantly. Email communications have replaced letters. We now pay our bills online rather than putting the

The Coming Year (MM #5398)
January 01, 2026

The new year is upon us. 2026 is finally here. But many people, myself included, are worried about what the coming year will bring. The midterm elections will be a primary focus on social media throug

Sponsors (MM #5397)
December 31, 2025

If youre a college football fan, you have to be frustrated with all the sponsors associated with the sport. Its not enough that the traditional bowl games now all have sponsors in addition to the bo

Reflect And Prepare (MM #5396)
December 30, 2025

The time between Christmas and New Year's is one we often use to reflect and prepare. Who you are and where you are in life determine how much time you spend reflecting or preparing for the coming yea