The Mason Minute

The Mason Minute


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What Happened (MM #4956)
October 16, 2024

My wife and I went out for dinner the other night, and everything seemed off. The service was slow, the food wasn't up to its usual standards, and the limited staff wasn't good. I've noticed this a lo

Wind Chill Warning (MM #4955)
October 15, 2024

As warm as it's been this month, it isn't easy to think about Winter weather. It may not happen soon, but it will get colder. The National Weather Service is already making plans for when the weather

Punched (MM #4954)
October 14, 2024

I've been under the weather for the last two days. I'm achy and feel like I got punched in the shoulder. My wife and I got our flu shot and COVID booster on Saturday afternoon. We've gotten both this

Double Space (MM #4953)
October 13, 2024

It's tough being a baby boomer these days. We see it when you roll your eyes at us. Yes, we're stuck in our ways, but so was the generation before us. That's just the way the world works. And while so

Northern Lights (MM #4952)
October 12, 2024

The Northern Lights have been all over social media the last few days. Pictures of the fantastic light show are filling my Facebook and Instagram feeds. Usually, most of us have to travel to faraway p

Not So Smart (MM #4951)
October 11, 2024

I love my smart devices. I have a wide variety of smart speakers. Amazon produces some, and some come from Google. I even have a few TV sticks that connect to either system. But over the last few year

Life Span (MM #4950)
October 10, 2024

For years we've heard that Americans are living longer. Since 1960, the average life span has increased by seven and a half years. But experts say living longer shouldn't be where we focus. We need to

Rich And Famous (MM #4949)
October 09, 2024

Many people have dreams of being rich and famous. And while it sounds good in theory, it's not easy to be either or both. Through the years, I've spent a bunch of time hanging out with celebrities. So

Dining Outdoors (MM #4948)
October 08, 2024

I know I'm oversimplifying this, but there are two types of people: those who like dining outdoors and those who don't. I'm only kidding, but perhaps I'm not. Even as a kid, I never enjoyed eating out

Best Before (MM #4947)
October 07, 2024

For decades, products have had expiration dates. However, many companies are vague about the shelf life of their products. Rather than use words like expires by, they use best before or sell by. Howev