The Mason Minute

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Natural Disasters (MM #4549)
Insurance companies are beginning to panic. They feel climate change is causing more natural disasters, meaning they must pay on homeowner claims. Over the last few years, there have been so many majo
Confused (MM #4548)
Today is Labor Day, and I'm somewhat confused. What is Labor Day anymore? The government created the holiday to honor our blue-collar workers, those who labored. It's supposed to be a day where we pay
Three Letters (MM #4547)
Three letters strike fear into nearly everyone. No, I'm not talking about the IRS. Nor am I thinking of the FBI or CIA. Three letters that can cause a fantastic amount of stress are HOA. I've neve
Rubberneckers (MM #4546)
It's human nature to be curious. But why are we so fascinated with accidents on the highway? We encountered some rubberneckers last night as we were heading home from dinner. There was a truck on fire
Pay A Deposit (MM #4545)
Walmart has been taking a lot of heat recently for reducing the number of cashiers and increasing the number of self-check stands. They're about to make another change that has incensed some customers
Telltale Signs (MM #4544)
As we age, many of us pay more attention to our health. When something doesn't feel right, you wonder if it's a health problem or just a one-off issue. One topic many think about is heart health. Res
Another Hurricane (MM #4543)
My parents in Florida are bracing for another hurricane. The projections show that this one, Idalia, should make land about an hour north of where they live. They've lived in Florida for many years, s
Heat Advisory (MM #4542)
It's been a brutally hot summer. And the last few weeks have been miserable. We were under a Heat Advisory for almost ten days straight. A cold front finally came through on Sunday, and our daily h
Raw Emotion (MM #4541)
Throughout our lifetime, we're encouraged to hide our feelings. Showing emotion can be dangerous. But I know one place where expressing yourself is encouraged: the Little League World Series. They
Edible Arrangement (MM #4540)
The other day, my wife received a sympathy gift from some of her co-workers. It was one of those Edible Arrangement bouquets. We've received a couple of them throughout the years, and I noticed that i