The Mason Minute

The Mason Minute


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Telltale Signs (MM #4544)
August 31, 2023

As we age, many of us pay more attention to our health. When something doesn't feel right, you wonder if it's a health problem or just a one-off issue. One topic many think about is heart health. Res

Another Hurricane (MM #4543)
August 30, 2023

My parents in Florida are bracing for another hurricane. The projections show that this one, Idalia, should make land about an hour north of where they live. They've lived in Florida for many years, s

Heat Advisory (MM #4542)
August 29, 2023

It's been a brutally hot summer. And the last few weeks have been miserable. We were under a Heat Advisory for almost ten days straight. A cold front finally came through on Sunday, and our daily h

Raw Emotion (MM #4541)
August 28, 2023

Throughout our lifetime, we're encouraged to hide our feelings. Showing emotion can be dangerous. But I know one place where expressing yourself is encouraged: the Little League World Series. They

Edible Arrangement (MM #4540)
August 27, 2023

The other day, my wife received a sympathy gift from some of her co-workers. It was one of those Edible Arrangement bouquets. We've received a couple of them throughout the years, and I noticed that i

Plant A Tree (MM #4539)
August 26, 2023

When you read most obituaries, they often suggest that you donate to a specific charity instead of buying flowers. When my father-in-law passed away last week, we didn't do that. But if you're incline

Your Subscription (MM #4538)
August 25, 2023

Years ago, most people only subscribed to newspapers, magazines, and perhaps cable TV. But today, thanks to technology, most of us have numerous subscriptions. I keep track of most, but keeping track

No Signs (MM #4537)
August 24, 2023

The Tennessee Legislature is currently in session here in Nashville. It's a special session created to discuss school safety and gun control. While many across the state want them to tackle the pres

Hospitals (MM #4536)
August 23, 2023

I'm not a big fan of hospitals. And while I know that they serve an essential purpose, I don't know many people who would disagree. I don't think about hospitals much, but that's been different the

Skunk Season (MM #4535)
August 22, 2023

I noticed something strange the last few weeks. I've seen a lot of dead and smelly skunks in my travels. August can't be skunk season. Now it's not like I keep track of these things, but I usually