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
Dine-In (MM #4869)
My wife and I go out to eat less often than we used to. Years ago, we used to eat out 5 or 6 nights a week. But in the last few years, it's been the reverse. Now, we usually dine at home 5 or 6 night…
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Sun 21 Jul 2024
Cake (MM #4868)
When it comes to dessert, I'm a simple guy. I don't need anything that's set ablaze; something simple like cake, pie, or ice cream will work for me. But perhaps I need to rethink cake. It used to be …
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Sat 20 Jul 2024
Space Race (MM #4867)
The space race between the US and Russia in the 50s and 60s was a big deal. At times, our landing on the moon seems like it happened a lifetime ago, but at other times, it feels like it was yesterday…
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Fri 19 Jul 2024
Self-Evaluation (MM #4866)
I've often said that I'm my own harshest critic. I know my strengths and weaknesses after so many years in the workforce. Even after all these years, I still make every effort to improve myself. Like…
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Thu 18 Jul 2024
Time (MM #4865)
Time is something we can't escape. From the moment we first understand the concept as a youngster to the second we draw our last breath, it's always on our mind. But how do we know that a minute is t…
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Wed 17 Jul 2024
Age Spots (MM #4864)
Some things come with age that are good, such as wisdom. But sometimes, there are more negative aspects of aging. Of course, the aches and pains are a given. And another thing that's difficult to avo…
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Tue 16 Jul 2024
Shocking (MM #4863)
For the last day and a half, the word I keep hearing on television is shocking. People are shocked by the attempt on a former President's life at his rally on Saturday night. But for many who, like m…
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Mon 15 Jul 2024
Bedbugs (MM #4862)
Growing up, I remember hearing the old saying, "Sleep tight. Don't let the bedbugs bite." As a child, I didn't understand what they were talking about. When I was older, I learned the hard way that t…
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Sun 14 Jul 2024
Butterflies (MM #4861)
I don't think about it often, but the world has changed so much since my younger days. And I think about the changes my parents have seen in their lifetime. It's amazing. Some are obvious, while othe…
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Sat 13 Jul 2024
Over-Tourism (MM #4860)
Nashville has been a part of my life since my first unplanned visit during my freshman year of college. And it's hard to believe I've lived here for 17 years. It's the longest I've lived in one place…
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Fri 12 Jul 2024
Limitations (MM #4859)
Yesterday, I was thinking back to the days when I was fearless. And it's not just me. When we're young, almost nothing will stop us. If we want it bad enough, we'll do whatever it takes to try to ach…
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Thu 11 Jul 2024
Fearless (MM #4858)
Age gives us perspective. At least, that's what I try to tell everyone. Looking back at my younger days, I'm amazed at how fearless I was. Perhaps it's naïveté, but we don't have as much fear when we…
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Wed 10 Jul 2024
Olympic Qualifiers (MM #4857)
The Olympic games begin in less than three weeks. But some athletes still don't know if they will make the trip. In the US, we just wrapped up Olympic qualifiers for some of the most high-profile spo…
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Tue 09 Jul 2024
Write A Check (MM #4856)
Banking is in a constant state of change. While checking and saving accounts still perform the same functions, how you access your money has changed over the years. For the longest time, if you wante…
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Mon 08 Jul 2024
Grapes (MM #4855)
There are some things in life you don't think about. These things have always been around and will be long after you're gone. A perfect example is grapes. I couldn't tell you the first time I ate gra…
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Sun 07 Jul 2024
Hawaiian Punch (MM #4854)
Hawaiian Punch was a special treat if you're a child of the 60s, 70s, or 80s. And while it's still available today, kids don't seem to care as much. Today, they have so many more options. But if you'…
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Sat 06 Jul 2024
More Sports (MM #4853)
You'll start seeing more sports on your television in the coming months. Warner-Discovery announced they're adding more college sports coverage on TNT, Tru TV, and TBS. While many games move to strea…
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Fri 05 Jul 2024
Shooting Off Firecrackers (MM #4852)
While many people today are focusing on our democracy and independence, there are still some who only care about things that go boom. Some people care about grilling out, while others enjoy having a …
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Thu 04 Jul 2024
Next Pandemic (MM #4851)
It seems like yesterday that we were all home-bound due to COVID-19. And even though it's been two years since life started returning to normal, the virus continues mutating. Researchers fear that ou…
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Wed 03 Jul 2024
Tired Of Upgrading (MM #4850)
While I love technology, I'm tired of upgrading all the time. And while the constant spending is a hassle, that's not the real issue for me. I'm more annoyed by the time it takes to set up your new e…
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Tue 02 Jul 2024
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