Scrolling through my online newsfeed over the weekend, I found a news story I had to read. It was a discussion about a new lifestyle trend called lying flatism. When I saw the story's headline, I th

In recent years, the practice of secondhand shopping has increased rapidly. With many shoppers desiring designer clothing, the need to save money and look fashionable has grown. While some prefer to

For many, air conditioning was once a luxury that's become a necessity. I grew up in a house without AC, but today couldn't imagine living without it. But as much as it seems commonplace, some still

Today is Juneteenth, a day observed as a federal holiday for the last couple of years. Though many states still choose not to make it a state-sanctioned holiday. In our current politically-charged c

Throughout the years, I've spent a lot of time in stores like The Home Depot and Lowes, looking for numerous lawn tools. We've spent time looking for everything from lawn movers to string trimmers an

McDonald's is once again featuring some of their beloved advertising characters. Recently we discussed the return of the Hamburglar. But this week, another long-time favorite, Grimace, has been the

Now don't get your hopes up. We're not announcing that this is the final episode of The Mason Minute podcast. But we are talking about false promises. Have you ever noticed that when someone says a

Over the last few years, gas prices have fluctuated wildly. COVID-19 played a big part, but lately, it's all about making up those lost profits. Many companies are trying to reduce oil production to

Prices are rising for everything in our lives. And while I understand cost increases to a point, I get the sense that many companies are simply being greedy. They raise prices because they can get a

By now, I'm sure you've seen the pictures of all the file boxes former President Trump had taken to Mar-a-Lago. Like many, I was shocked when I saw the images of his papers stored in the bathroom and