The Mason Minute

The Mason Minute


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Practical Jokes (MM #4326)
January 25, 2023

I love to laugh. When it comes to watching TV or going to the movies, I'll choose a comedy 99% of the time. But I've found one type of humor I've never enjoyed; practical jokes. When I was a youngs

Fake Outrage (MM #4325)
January 24, 2023

Outside of the mass shootings that we've had over the last few days, the biggest news story has revolved around M&M's. Yesterday they announced that their humanoid spokes"people" were going away. Ac

Party City (MM #4324)
January 23, 2023

I've been interested in the rise and fall of retail stores for many years. Why some businesses succeed or fail is fascinating. Even more interesting is when a longtime success story such as Party Ci

Best Cookies (MM #4323)
January 22, 2023

I'll admit, I spend too much time on the internet reading articles that are essentially "best of" lists. The other day I found one that claimed to rank the best cookies of all time. While it's almos

Out Of Ideas (MM #4322)
January 21, 2023

If this week's TV schedule is any indication, I think the folks in Hollywood have finally run out of ideas. On Tuesday, an Updated Night Court returned. Then on Thursday, Netflix debuted a reboot of

Shopping Carts (MM #4321)
January 20, 2023

You don't often think about shopping carts when you go to the store. You walk in the door, grab one, and start heading down the aisles. But for many big box retailers, they can be costly. The cost

Problem With Guns (MM #4320)
January 19, 2023

Like many growing cities, Nashville has a problem with guns. Now I'm not talking about the typical robberies or carjacking. Our issue is with the number of guns stolen from cars. So far this year,

Sitting All Day (MM #4319)
January 18, 2023

We all know that sitting all day can cause serious health issues. But what options are available when you work in an office and spend most of your day tethered to a computer? A recently published st

Quick Meal (MM #4318)
January 17, 2023

Over the weekend, my wife and I were looking to grab a quick meal. But, we found that one of our favorite restaurants had closed over the holidays. I'm not surprised. Finding a restaurant that isn'

One Thing (MM #4317)
January 16, 2023

As we celebrate MLK Day across the U.S., it's a great day for reflection. Today, I've been thinking about our legacy after we're gone. Most of us would be happy if people remembered us for one thing