The Mason Minute

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Water Slide (MM #4456)
Every day when I head home from work, I pass by a water slide that's part of the Nashville Metro Parks Department. It's only open from Memorial to Labor Day, but kids are there enjoying the slides un
Egg Day (MM #4455)
Did you know that every day of the year is a unique celebration? I've been tracking these pseudo-holidays for decades, first on the radio and now on social media. Yesterday was National Donut Day.
Emergency Braking (MM #4454)
In recent years, most new cars come with automatic emergency braking. It helps your vehicle avoid rear-end collisions if you don't react quickly. Right now, most automakers are voluntarily taking pa
Retail Theft (MM #4453)
Retail theft continues to rise at a rapid rate. One grocery store chain in Maryland says they've seen a ten-fold jump in shoplifting over the last five years. We've discussed the increasing number o
High Rollers (MM #4452)
Las Vegas has long been a place for people to get away and have a good time. Get lucky, and you win a few games and still go home with some cash. Plus, you might get comped a free meal or room. But
Emotions (MM #4451)
Scientists have been studying human emotions for years. And there are many thoughts and misconceptions that they have found. Some people think that our emotional behaviors get imprinted; at birth.
Missing In Action (MM #4450)
While I've always felt strongly about Memorial Day, this year, the meaning of this holiday hits closer to home. Earlier this year, I discovered that I had a family member who lost his life in service
Favorite Day (MM #4449)
If you ask someone their favorite day of the year, many would say their birthday, wedding anniversary, or a holiday like Christmas or Thanksgiving. I know I've said it before, but my favorite day is
Office Small Talk (MM #4448)
Most workplaces are somewhat similar, especially when it involves office small-talk. In most workplaces, you're only close to a few people. But since there are many people in the office you only kno
Pay Cuts (MM #4447)
Many companies continue to struggle with the balance between going back to the office and working from home. While many business owners want to turn back the clock to a pre-covid world, workers have