The Mason Minute

The Mason Minute


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Sandwich Shop (MM #5094)
March 03, 2025

Where do you go when you want a sandwich? You can make one at home. Perhaps you can visit your local deli. Or you could get a sub at places like Subway or Jersey Mike's. It feels like everything is a

Sky Ride (MM #5093)
March 02, 2025

I was scrolling through my Facebook timeline last night and saw two groups I follow share pictures that opined about their defunct Sky Ride. You probably rode on the Sky Ride if you visited nearly any

Alternate Identities (MM #5092)
March 01, 2025

In my younger days, I spent a lot of time in stadiums, arenas, and ballparks. I watched a lot of minor league baseball, basketball, hockey, and many semi-pro sports. I did it with my father during his

Ruts In The Road (MM #5091)
February 28, 2025

As the calendar prepares to head into March, much of America deals with potholes. Winter weather is never kind to our streets and highways. As much as I loathe potholes, I do my best to avoid them. Bu

Economic Blackout (MM #5090)
February 27, 2025

If you've scrolled through social media this week, you've probably seen an announcement from a group called People's Union. They're calling for an economic blackout from Midnight to Midnight tomorrow.

Lifestyle And Aging (MM #5089)
February 26, 2025

We all know how much our lifestyle and aging are connected. Sure, your diet and exercise can help in the aging process. Plus, if you smoke and/or drink, that can speed up your aging. However, research

Closing All Stores (MM #5088)
February 25, 2025

Yesterday, another major retail chain announced they were liquidating. Earlier this month, JoAnn Fabrics announced they had filed bankruptcy for the second time in less than a year. They hoped to reor

Wrong Turn (MM #5087)
February 24, 2025

I've been driving for over 45 years. And a lot has changed over that time. Vehicles have changed, and the technology available to us is amazing. Thanks to that technology, there's little reason for us

Even Numbers (MM #5086)
February 23, 2025

Like many guys my age, I'll never be as rich or skinny as I'd like. But I shouldn't complain. Most of my objections in life are petty. But there are some things that drive me crazy. There's one small

Outbreak (MM #5085)
February 22, 2025

Many years ago, measles was almost commonplace. Millions of people every year caught the virus. It was very common among children, and while not ordinarily deadly, cases were severe enough for worldwi