The Mason Minute

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Snow Cream (MM #4689)
January 23, 2024

Last week, we had our first significant snowfall in a few years. Typically, Nashville only gets 4-5 inches of snow each Winter, But last week, we got nearly 8 inches in less than a day. And everyon

Overhead Signs (MM #4688)
January 22, 2024

I've been driving for a long time. And much about how we travel by car has changed over the years. We used to carry paper maps and now have that information on our phones. Until a few years ago, th

Be Love (MM #4687)
January 21, 2024

Last weekend, while watching some of the NFL wild-card playoff games, I noticed that all players had the words 'Be Love' on the back of their helmets where the team name would usually be. I didn't th

Cooped Up (MM #4686)
January 20, 2024

It doesn't often happen, maybe every few years, but Nashville got walloped with a big winter storm this week. It's nothing like the weather they get in places like Buffalo, but the 8 inches of snow w

Healthiest State (MM #4685)
January 19, 2024

Last Friday, we discussed the happiest and unhappiest states in America. This week, researchers released data on the healthiest state. They look at factors like life expectancy, obesity, substance abu

Pickle Juice (MM #4684)
January 18, 2024

I have long been fascinated with home remedies for a variety of things. Some seem logical, while others come off sounding like a joke. Recently, I saw a headline claiming pickle juice could ease a s

Seasonal Affective Disorder (MM #4683)
January 17, 2024

In recent years, there's been a lot of talk about the need to focus on mental health. Years ago, when I lived in Northeast Ohio, I learned a lot about seasonal affective disorder (SAD). At first, when

Tumblers (MM #4682)
January 16, 2024

Some of the hottest items for Christmas this year were tumblers from Stanley. They created the vacuum thermos over 100 years ago, and like any longtime product, sales ebb and flow. But a few years a

Jury Duty (MM #4681)
January 15, 2024

For many, getting a letter telling you you must report for jury duty brings a sense of dread. Well, it looks like some criminals are playing into that feeling. They've come up with a new phone scam. P

Mean Girls (MM #4680)
January 14, 2024

A couple of months ago, I saw a news story online announcing the release date for the new Mean Girls movie. The original has become one of my favorites, and I usually watch it whenever I see it on TV.