The Mason Minute

The Mason Minute


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Wide Right Turn (MM #4804)
May 17, 2024

I've noticed these signs on the back of big trucks for years. They usually read this vehicle makes wide right turns. Sometimes, you get stuck behind one, but it's a minor inconvenience. That all chang

Argument (MM #4803)
May 16, 2024

There's been a long-running argument over whether hamburgers and hot dogs should be considered sandwiches. But did you know there's also a long-running discussion about tacos and burritos being consid

Speaking Of Skunks (MM #4802)
May 15, 2024

Yesterday, I was talking about skunky beer. Today, we're speaking of skunks, or technically, I'm focusing on a skunk. We've had one visit our backyard nightly for the last week or so. It shows up just

Skunky (MM #4801)
May 14, 2024

You understand what skunky means if you've ever drank a glass of stale iced tea or perhaps a nasty mug of beer. Part of the reason I stopped drinking beer decades ago is because I had too many skunky

Armored Cars (MM #4800)
May 13, 2024

We all have little quirks that make us who we are. For some, they're fears and often irrational. For example, I have a fear of being around armored cars. Technically, I guess we should call them armor

Tough Day (MM #4799)
May 12, 2024

It's Mother's Day. For many, it's a day to honor our mother and remind her that we care. Of course, I can argue that we should look at every day throughout the year similarly. But while it's a day to

Bachelor Party (MM #4798)
May 11, 2024

One of our nephews is in Nashville this weekend for a bachelor party. When he told us he was coming, I only had one question: Why Nashville? I'm no expert when it comes to the subject, but I have been

Simple Bracket (MM #4797)
May 10, 2024

No one ever said that simple was easy. A few weeks ago, one of the brackets that hold up the handrail on the steps leading to our second floor broke. If you have a staircase in your house, you know th

Straight-Line Winds (MM #4796)
May 09, 2024

Many parts of the country have dealt with tornadoes over the last few days. The warmer weather and severe storms often make for a troubling combination this time of year. I remember going through torn

The Backyard (MM #4795)
May 08, 2024

Many people like to spend time in the backyard during this time of year. It could be gardening, hanging out with friends, or even grilling out. While I enjoyed spending time outdoors in my younger day