The Mason Minute

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High School Diploma (MM #5241)
Its hard to believe, but Ive been out of school roughly 2/3 of my life. While I recall some aspects of both high school and college, many of the details are a blur. They occurred so long ago. Recent
Runners (MM #5240)
I may be oversimplifying things here, but essentially, you can categorize the world into two types of people: runners and non-runners. I say this in jest, but I do believe there's some truth to the su
Ribeye And T-Bone (MM #5239)
The other night, my nephew Ty and his high school football team enjoyed their annual preseason steak dinner. It's a yearly tradition to reward the players for working hard during the summer. For teena
Perks For Shoppers (MM #5238)
Through the years, many retail stores have offered perks for shoppers. Long ago, it was green stamps. Over the past couple of decades, many retailers have established loyalty programs that enable cust
Coffee Makers (MM #5237)
I'm sure I've talked about this before, but I'm not much of a coffee drinker. I'll drink it in social situations, but I don't start my day with a cup or two. I've always been more of a tea fan. Iced t
Mowing Lawns (MM #5236)
When I was a teenager, I used to earn extra money mowing lawns. And we didnt have a gas-powered mower. I had one of those old push mowers. But I didnt mind. A few extra bucks in my pocket gave me a
Tunnels (MM #5235)
Through the years, Ive known many people who were uncomfortable driving through tunnels. I spent some of my formative years living in Virginia Beach. And when you live in Southeastern Virginia, you h
Pedestrians In Crosswalks (MM #5234)
Now, I'm not sure if this is a law in every city or state, but in most places, you're required to stop for pedestrians in crosswalks. In many areas, that's no big deal; there isn't a lot of foot traff
Self-Awareness (MM #5233)
Theres a lot of discussion about whats wrong with America these days. But its not just America, its the world. Ive noticed this coming on for a long time. I often feel its a lack of self-awarene
Hire A Wino (MM #5232)
Last week, I talked about listening to some Classic country music on SiriusXM. This week, I've also found some playlists on Spotify to add to the mix. I've discovered many songs that I hadn't heard in