The Mason Minute
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No Notifications (MM #5362)
Usually, when there are no notifications on your smartphone, that's a good thing. Well, sometimes, it's actually a bad thing. While I don't often prefer my apps to leave notifications, there are some
Algospeak (MM #5361)
Ive long made it my goal to learn something new, even a minor thing, every day. I learned something the other day that I only understood in concept. I didnt know that there was a word actually to de
Travel Etiquette (MM #5360)
The Department of Transportation thinks we have a problem with air travel. It has nothing to do with a shortage of air traffic controllers. Its about how we conduct ourselves. Theyre worried about o
Tuna Fish (MM #5359)
I'm always finding things on the Internet that will send me down a rabbit hole. A simple story can keep me researching for hours. For example, the other day I was reading about the nuances of being a
Pre-Black Friday (MM #5358)
The last couple of weeks have been sheer torture. I've been getting a ton of emails about pre-Black Friday sales. And of course, there's nothing in them for anybody I'm buying for; it's great savings
AI Slop (MM #5357)
Outside of politics, one of the most talked-about subjects this year has been artificial intelligence. And even that has political aspects. Too many, it's something brand new and something they're jus
Parasocial (MM #5356)
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)
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)
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)
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





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