The Mason Minute

The Mason Minute


Latest Episodes

Gales of November (MM #5346)
November 10, 2025

Today is a significant anniversary for an event that most of us would never know about if it weren't for a song. A song that talks about the gales of November, about how the Chippewa called Lake Super

Cheeseheads (MM #5345)
November 09, 2025

If you follow the NFL, youre probably aware that fans of the Green Bay Packers are called cheeseheads. Many of them wear foam cheese wedges on their head to games and in public. Its clever, its cat

Projects (MM #5344)
November 08, 2025

When many of us hear someone say the word algorithm, we shudder a little. Working in social media, I often try to understand how algorithms work. Now I'm not talking about the computer code that drive

Muscle Memory (MM #5343)
November 07, 2025

I sometimes discuss the Internet rabbit holes I follow, searching for knowledge. One of those recent items is about muscle memory. I can't play a musical instrument, and I often wonder how guitar play

Shopping For Shoes (MM #5342)
November 06, 2025

If you have kids, shopping for shoes can be frustrating. Finding something affordable, stylish, and durable is the quest. As I've discovered through the years, even if you don't have children, it's s

The Great State (MM #5341)
November 05, 2025

I have always loved election coverage. It doesn't matter if it's on TV, the radio, in the newspaper, or online. To me, it's like watching sports. But there's one phrase that always comes up in electio

Libraries (MM #5340)
November 04, 2025

Libraries are often something we take for granted since the launch of the Internet. Children dont need to spend as much time there researching school papers. Back in my day, I spent more weekends at

Championship Celebrations (MM #5339)
November 03, 2025

I have long been fascinated with sports fandom. While Ive always considered myself a sports fan, I never understood the true meaning of being a fan until I moved to Northeast Ohio in the mid-90s. I n

67 (MM #5338)
November 02, 2025

Twenty years ago, when I first started working in social media, I marveled at the possibilities of connecting families, friends, and businesses in a new yet simple way. But boy, has it changed over th

Mistakes (MM #5337)
November 01, 2025

For many of us, its tough to look in the mirror and reflect upon our lives. When I dig deep, I often think about the mistakes Ive made throughout my life. But theres one day a year when I only thin