The Mason Minute

The Mason Minute


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Flag Flying (MM #4814)
May 27, 2024

It's Memorial Day here in the United States, which kicks off a six-week period where we celebrate three of the biggest flay flying holidays. I'm fascinated that we celebrate Memorial Day, Flag Day, an

BBQ Season (MM #4813)
May 26, 2024

Many consider Memorial Day weekend to be the unofficial kick-off to summer. And that means BBQ season is underway, too. Or should I write it as barbecue season? That's another podcast for another day.

Double Dose (MM #4812)
May 25, 2024

If you live throughout the Midwest or South, you're likely dealing with an immense amount of noise. This year, we're getting a double dose of cicadas. I'm no expert, but if I remember correctly, the 1

Long Weekend (MM #4811)
May 24, 2024

For many, the Memorial Day weekend is a three-day celebration. The concept of a long weekend isn't something I've dealt with through most of my life. Growing up, my father never got an extended holida

Bus Stop (MM #4810)
May 23, 2024

If you head to work during the morning commute, you like to pass by a bus stop or two. Some may be for the city bus if your city has that service. But no matter where you live, you will likely encount

Attracted (MM #4809)
May 22, 2024

Recently, I've been wondering why we're attracted to some things versus others. And I'm not talking about our attraction to other people, although it does fit my question. I'm thinking about things li

Making A Decision (MM #4808)
May 21, 2024

For some people, making a decision, no matter what it is, is difficult to do. It may be the way that they're wired. But recently, more people seem to be afraid to make decisions. It didn't used to be

History (MM #4807)
May 20, 2024

It's graduation season across the USA. One of my nephews graduated from college a couple of weeks ago, and one of my nieces will graduate from high school in a couple of weeks. At this point in my lif

Annoying People (MM #4806)
May 19, 2024

Yesterday was a frustrating day. No matter where I was going or what I did, I ran into annoying people. And I mean that both figuratively and literally. On the highway, everyone was in a hurry, except

Free Refills (MM #4805)
May 18, 2024

I can't remember the first time a restaurant offered free refills for their beverages. Back in the day, coffee and tea came with refills, while things like Coke and Pepsi didn't. But over the last few