For decades, hot dog lovers have argued whether it's okay to put ketchup on a hot dog. I'm a purist who says ketchup has no business near that bun. But a company known for battling to change percept

For many, when the weather gets steamy, it's the perfect time for iced tea. Here in the south, anytime is a perfect time for tea. But during the hazy, hot summer months, start making sun tea. But d

I was 5 or 6 when I visited my first all-you-can-eat restaurant, King's Buffet, in Cheyenne, WY. I loved a good buffet. For that matter, I loved the mediocre ones too. And my waistline never recove

Over the last few years, spam texts have become a growing problem for most people. I get anywhere from five to ten in a week, and the numbers keep increasing monthly. Here in Tennessee, we have a ne

During the pandemic, many businesses had to get creative in attracting customers to their stores. Since many didn't want to go inside and be around people, many took a cue from fast-food restaurants

I've touched on this subject before, but I don't remember if it was on The Mason Minute podcast or my Road Warrior video blog. I'm talking about traffic light etiquette. I've noticed more people hav

We were out doing some shopping recently, and I noticed something that seems to be happening regularly. When standing in the checkout line, people no longer care about the people behind them. More p

Whenever I look at a menu, there are personal favorites that I have to try at least once. Meatball sandwiches are an example of one of those items. I'm always searching for a good meatball sandwich.

In recent years there's been lots of discussion about media bias. And while I can agree with some aspects of the topic, perhaps all my years in the media make me a bit biased. But the other night, I

Early in my media career, I learned that having a good proofreader or editor was extremely important. It's a skill that some people don't possess. I always needed one to catch my small mistakes when