The Mason Minute

The Mason Minute


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Losing (MM #5277)
September 02, 2025

I sometimes think we're a country that's become obsessed with winning and losing. But more importantly, we sometimes get more joy when others lose. I notice this phenomenon frequently in sports and, o

Conspiracy Theory (MM #5276)
September 01, 2025

Every now and then, I love a good conspiracy theory. And the ones I love are usually marketing-related. Ive long been fascinated with the story of New Coke. Was it all a marketing ploy? Will likely n

One Channel (MM #5275)
August 31, 2025

Ill be the first to admit, I probably watched too much television. I come from the generation that grew up on the boob tube, and of course, having a father who worked in the business for over 25 year

Registration (MM #5274)
August 30, 2025

I had to go out and get license plates for one of my cars yesterday. And every time I do it, it's a challenge. You can apply for your vehicle registration online or by mail. But it's often easier to d

Neanderthals (MM #5273)
August 29, 2025

Growing up, I excelled in my science classes in school, but I never truly enjoyed them. I could handle the memorization, but I never understood why some people are so concerned with some parts of scie

Clarification (MM #5272)
August 28, 2025

I hear this all the time, and even say it myself, but were living in extraordinary times. Now I dont know if this is something that happens as you age, or if things really have gotten weird. And thi

Everything Reset (MM #5271)
August 27, 2025

Lets be honest, most of us spend too much time on the Internet and on social media. I know I do. Additionally, my job requires me to spend time on social media. So Im on a variety of social platform

Ground Beef (MM #5270)
August 26, 2025

I don't do much grocery shopping these days. Years ago, I discovered that staying away from the supermarket helps me avoid buying unnecessary things. I don't know how much it's helped my waistline, bu

Coordinated Threats (MM #5269)
August 25, 2025

School has begun in many parts of America. Some high schools went back as early as the first of August. And many colleges have also returned. Last week, numerous schools across the country received bo

Reading (MM #5268)
August 24, 2025

I've long been fascinated with new technology. While I understand the fear that some people feel when accepting something new, I wonder why we tend to embrace everything the way it's always been. Take