The Mason Minute

The Mason Minute


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Worst Tippers (MM #4593)
October 19, 2023

Over the last few years, the pressure to leave a gratuity has increased. More people than ever have their hands out looking for a tip. USA Today just did a study and found that, on average, the wors

Out Late (MM #4592)
October 18, 2023

I was out late last night. I got home at 8 p.m. No, that's not a typo. I've finally hit that point where a late night is getting home at a time when most young people are just heading out. Like many,

Cricket (MM #4591)
October 17, 2023

The International Olympic Committee announced they are adding five sports to the 2028 Olympic games in Los Angeles: cricket, squash, lacrosse, baseball/softball, and flag football will issue medals in

Reflecting (MM #4590)
October 16, 2023

My wife and I just returned from Indiana, where we took part in the memorial service for my father-in-law. As we age, it's a sad statement knowing one of the few times we get together with extended f

Bigfoot (MM #4589)
October 15, 2023

The legend of the Sasquatch, or Bigfoot if you prefer, has been around for over a thousand years. At times, the myth seems to come and go. There will be numerous sightings in the span of a couple of

Sweaters (MM #4588)
October 14, 2023

For those of you who ponder the latest fashion trends, you'll be interested to know that sweaters are back in style this year. Do they ever go out of style? I prefer to wear one rather than wearing a

Toss A Coin (MM #4587)
October 13, 2023

When you were in school, many took a class in probability and statistics. In that class, you learn that you have a 50/50 chance of getting heads or tails when you toss a coin. Scientists have now pr

Back In The Office (MM #4586)
October 12, 2023

According to a recent study, 66% of American workers are back in the office five days a week. And while more people are working from home or on a hybrid schedule, many still need to determine if this

War (MM #4585)
October 11, 2023

The world may not be at war yet, but we could be very close. Russia and Ukraine have been at odds for nearly a decade, and things escalated last year. Over the weekend, Hamas bombed Israel and reignit

Smooth Tear (MM #4584)
October 10, 2023

I've never given this much thought, but the folks at Charmin say many people have an issue tearing their toilet paper. They've spent years studying the subject and feel they have a solution to fix th