The Mason Minute

The Mason Minute


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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

Sacrifice (MM #4534)
August 21, 2023

My father-in-law passed away over the weekend. He was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease 4 years ago, and we witnessed how cruel it is. We think he could have suffered for a few years prior but never

New Frosty (MM #4533)
August 20, 2023

I often find news on the internet amusing. And when you see something on multiple websites, it must be a big deal. So, the potential for a new Frosty flavor must be huge news because I saw it everyw

Medicine (MM #4532)
August 19, 2023

One of the hazards of getting older is that we often have to start taking some medicine. And that's not for humans; it happens to our pets, too. After a recent trip to our veterinarian, our cat Bizzie

Friday Night Lights (MM #4531)
August 18, 2023

In many towns across America, tonight's a big night. It's the first night of the high school football season. For most of my life, I've paid little attention to the tradition of Friday Night Lights.

Summer Is Over (MM #4530)
August 17, 2023

Have you heard the news? Summer is over, or at least that's what I read on Facebook, or was it Twitter? Sure, the temperature was near 100 degrees last week, but Fall must be here. Nearly a dozen f