The Mason Minute
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Scrolling (MM #4893)
The other day, someone at work asked me what was my favorite hobby. I thought for a moment and replied, scrolling. You may not realize this, but it could also be one of your favorite hobbies. What did
Charger Hogs (MM #4892)
While many people have turned to electric vehicles as a way to live a greener life, some, like me still have a lot of concerns. I'm not worried about using an EV as a commuter vehicle. My biggest conc
Fine Print (MM #4891)
A couple of weeks ago, my wife and I were waiting at a stoplight. We looked up at a billboard promoting one of those big-time personal injury lawyers. And at the bottom, in small print, was a disclaim
Tommy (MM #4890)
The other night, I was up late and scrolling through the TV listings. On one of my movie channels, I stumbled upon Tommy, the rock opera from The Who. I remember seeing it in the theater when it came
QPC (MM #4889)
To say that McDonald's is an iconic brand is an understatement. It's one of the best-known brands in the world. They've done a great job naming their distinct menu items, like the Big Mac, Egg McMuffi
Sportsmanship (MM #4888)
Over the last few years, I've paid more attention to youth sports than I did in decades. And one of the most significant changes I've noticed since my playing days is the emphasis on good sportsmanshi
Practical Classes (MM #4887)
It's been a long time since I was in school, much longer than I want to admit. But around this time of year, every year, I think back to my school days. And while many would want to relive those times
Free Trees (MM #4886)
Yesterday, I read a story about a group called Root Nashville, offering free trees to county residents. There's no catch; they're just trying to help beautify a city that some say is growing too fast.
Tipping Fatigue (MM #4885)
Tipping fatigue is something that many people are talking about. Many say that giving a tip for good service is an American concept. But lately, it seems out of control. So much in our world changed w
Shrinkflation (MM #4884)
New words are always being added to the dictionary. When someone coins a word to explain something new, it only makes sense to legitimize the word. Shrinkflation is a great example. It's a term create