The Mason Minute
Musings From the Mind Of Kevin Mason; a retired radio guy who just won't give up the microphone.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 1 minutes
- Episodes
- 1079
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Rich And Famous (MM #4949)
Many people have dreams of being rich and famous. And while it sounds good in theory, it's not easy to be either or both. Through the years, I've spent a bunch of time hanging out with celebrities. S…
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Wed 09 Oct 2024
Dining Outdoors (MM #4948)
I know I'm oversimplifying this, but there are two types of people: those who like dining outdoors and those who don't. I'm only kidding, but perhaps I'm not. Even as a kid, I never enjoyed eating ou…
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Tue 08 Oct 2024
Best Before (MM #4947)
For decades, products have had expiration dates. However, many companies are vague about the shelf life of their products. Rather than use words like expires by, they use best before or sell by. Howe…
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Mon 07 Oct 2024
Better Known As (MM #4946)
For many years, I've had an issue when people use the word friend. What does it mean? There are varying levels, so what constitutes friendship to you might differ for me. Because we're friends on Fac…
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Sun 06 Oct 2024
Big Mac (MM #4945)
The Big Mac has been one of McDonald's most popular sandwiches for over 50 years. Initially created to compete with the Big Boy Double Decker Burger, it went nationwide in 1968. The sandwich was an i…
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Sat 05 Oct 2024
Paywall (MM #4944)
For years, people have been saying that free content on the internet is going away. It's always referenced as sometime in the next five years; content will be going behind a paywall. Many newspapers …
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Fri 04 Oct 2024
Office Culture (MM #4943)
The other day, I discussed Amazon's return-to-work mandate, which will take effect in January. Their decision could help other CEOs do the same. A new study says that nearly 80% of major corporation …
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Thu 03 Oct 2024
Dead Mouse (MM #4942)
I had to take my car in for a repair yesterday. I wasn't sure what was causing the problem. When I turned my defroster on high, it sounded like a jet airplane taking off. I expected it to be the blow…
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Wed 02 Oct 2024
Get Gas (MM #4941)
There are some things we do that we give thought to them. These are simple things that you've done thousands upon thousands of times. But then, one day, something changed. I get gas at least once a w…
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Tue 01 Oct 2024
Lights On (MM #4940)
It's been decades since I took driver's ed, but I still know the rules of the road. Through the years I've held a driver's license in seven states, and most of the rules are the same in most. But lat…
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Mon 30 Sep 2024
Apple Butter (MM #4939)
Our local meteorologists tell us this momentary fall-like weather won't last long. We can thank Hurricane Helene for this brief blast of cool weather. Of course, a fantastic amount of rain came with …
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Sun 29 Sep 2024
Apple Cider (MM #4938)
As Hurricane Helene tears through the southern states, it's starting to feel like Fall. The feeling may only last for a few days, but the nasty weather we're experiencing in Tennessee makes it feel l…
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Sat 28 Sep 2024
Stonehenge (MM #4937)
I find the facts of history that interest people fascinating, as well as the things that don't. Our obsession with dinosaurs, the Pyramids, and Easter Island amazes me. Another historic place that pe…
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Fri 27 Sep 2024
Clothing (MM #4936)
You get up in the morning, go to your closet, and you pull something out to wear. Most don't think much about it. The only time you go shopping is when you have to. This may seem like the norm for ma…
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Thu 26 Sep 2024
Traffic Calming (MM #4935)
As Nashville continues to grow, we struggle with road congestion like many big cities. On our November ballot is an initiative to raise the sales tax to provide dedicated funding for sidewalks, traff…
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Wed 25 Sep 2024
Shots (MM #4934)
With the season turning to Fall, some doctors say it's time to get your flu shots. And while you're at it, you should also get the latest COVID-19 vaccine. For some, doctors also recommend getting th…
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Tue 24 Sep 2024
The Box (MM #4933)
Amazon made a big announcement recently. They told office workers that hybrid working and work-from-home initiatives are ending. Beginning in January, workers must be in the office five days a week. …
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Mon 23 Sep 2024
Bad Movies (MM #4932)
I'm amazed at how many bad movies get made every year. I realize the word bad is subjective, but the number of films produced yearly is staggering. Now, I'm not talking about the big movies that make…
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Sun 22 Sep 2024
Before You Dig (MM #4931)
For years, you've been told to call before you dig. Anytime you have a project where you have to dig a hole on your property, you're told to call 811 so the utility companies can mark the places you …
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Sat 21 Sep 2024
Flat Tire (MM #4930)
I got a flat tire as we were heading back to Nashville last weekend. Fortunately, I had run flat on my car, so we were able to get home safely. With all of the construction throughout Nashville, I'm …
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Fri 20 Sep 2024
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