The Mason Minute

The Mason Minute


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Silver Alert (MM #4510)
July 28, 2023

Most Americans are familiar with the Amber Alert program; It helps locate missing and endangered children. It was adopted nationwide over 20 years ago. A similar program started a few years ago, and

Eat An Early Dinner (MM #4509)
July 27, 2023

Since the dawn of time, people who eat an early dinner are considered old. Others often tease them about being a senior citizen. But life has changed a lot over the last few years. Research has fou

Pop Culture (MM #4508)
July 26, 2023

I've been a collector for decades. It all started with political campaign buttons back in the 1960s. I've collected a wide variety, most centered on pop culture. I always said that someday I'd star

A Little Petty (MM #4507)
July 25, 2023

Perhaps I'm being a little petty, but that doesn't bother me. One of my pet peeves is when one of my subscription services decides to raise its price, but I read about it online days or weeks before

Upgrade (MM #4506)
July 24, 2023

In recent years, many developers have changed their business model for apps and web tools. Many relied on advertising to make their money, but times are changing. Now, they provide a free version of

New Outlet Mall (MM #4505)
July 23, 2023

Back in my younger days, I spent a lot of time in malls, shopping centers, and outlets. Throughout my high school and college years, I worked in the mall and on the radio. I don't spend as much time

Swedish Fish (MM #4504)
July 22, 2023

When reaching for a sweet treat, many people turn to chocolate. I love chocolate but usually prefer something fruity. But when choosing candy, I often opt for Twizzlers, Red Vines, or Swedish Fish.

This Fall (MM #4503)
July 21, 2023

This Fall, things will look much different than usual. I'm not talking about politics or the weather, although they'll likely have an influence. I'm talking about your television screen. Every Summ

Picket Lines (MM #4502)
July 20, 2023

Television and movie writers went on strike over two months ago. In the last few weeks, they've been joined on the picket lines by the actors and actresses of SAG-AFTRA. People showed concern when t

Fossils (MM #4501)
July 19, 2023

Like many people, I have a fascination for paleontology. The study of dinosaurs and fossils has interested me since I was in grade school. To look at a rock or some bones frozen in time for millions