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
Center Turn Lane (MM #4789)
One of the best things that has happened to our streets and highways is the creation of the center turn lane. That extra lane makes all the difference to keep traffic flowing. I'm sure they've been a…
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Thu 02 May 2024
Maypo (MM #4788)
My brain holds a lot of strange facts. Some are useful, but most are just good if you're playing a trivia game. We were in a team meeting the other day at work, and the subject of May Day came up. I …
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Wed 01 May 2024
Violent Crimes (MM #4787)
The number of violent crimes is rising here in Nashville. Some say it happens in every area filled with rapid growth. While that doesn't make me comfortable, I understand. But the very alarming stat …
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Tue 30 Apr 2024
Civil War (MM #4786)
Anyone who has taken a US History class knows the story of the Civil War. It was a monumental time in the history of our country. But political experts feel there's potential for another Civil War,…
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Mon 29 Apr 2024
Have A Beer (MM #4785)
Many people like to have a beer with their dinner. But some foods don't work with beer. I'm not judging, but I feel it doesn't work with breakfast foods. We ate dinner at The Cracker Barrel last nigh…
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Sun 28 Apr 2024
New License (MM #4784)
I don't know anyone who enjoys a trip to the DMV. I've held a driver's license in seven states throughout the years, and the way Tennessee does things just doesn't work. We go to one office to get ou…
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Sat 27 Apr 2024
Myopia (MM #4782)
The clinical term is myopia. Most of us know it better when it's called nearsightedness. I've suffered with it for over 55 years. All of my family suffers from it, too. While some people wear glasses…
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Fri 26 Apr 2024
Watching TV (MM #4782)
Throughout my life, I've spent a lot of time watching TV. Many people my age can say the same thing. Growing up, I sat in front of the TV before I went to school and then came home and did the same t…
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Thu 25 Apr 2024
Front Porch (MM #4781)
About this time every year, our front porch looks like a war zone. For some reason, barn swallows return to our neighborhood yearly to build nests and have babies. Without fail, these birds try to ma…
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Wed 24 Apr 2024
Stump The Schwab (MM #4780)
I love trivia. And I've always loved watching sports trivia shows on TV. The first show I remember is Sports Challenge starring Dick Enberg back in the 1970s. Over the weekend, I was reminded of anot…
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Tue 23 Apr 2024
4-Day School Week (MM #4779)
For years, there's been discussion about the advantages of a 4-day work week. It was something that Bernie Sanders campaigned on when he ran for President in 2020. Since the pandemic, more companies …
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Mon 22 Apr 2024
Waffles (MM #4778)
I've got a craving for pancakes, but I might have waffles instead. While I prefer pancakes, I have a Waffle House down the street and may settle for that. There are other places I can go to get panca…
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Sun 21 Apr 2024
Hardware Store (MM #4777)
I've got a few household projects that I've been putting off. So, it's time to visit the hardware store and get them done. Hopefully, they won't be too difficult. I used to love those honey-do chores…
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Sat 20 Apr 2024
My Phone (MM #4776)
I love technology, and usually, I'm an early adopter. But when it comes to my phone, I hate buying a new one. Some people always want the latest and greatest iPhone or Android. But I like to hold on …
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Fri 19 Apr 2024
Space Junk (MM #4775)
For decades, the International Space Station has been orbiting the Earth. It's been up there so long that many people don't even think about it. But what would you do if something broke off the space…
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Thu 18 Apr 2024
Wage Equality (MM #4774)
For as long as I can remember, people have discussed the difference in the salaries of men and women doing the same job. While strides are being made, for many, more is needed. Will wage equality eve…
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Wed 17 Apr 2024
Attention To Detail (MM #4773)
Attention to detail is a vital skill set to possess and master. You have to continually work at it even if you're good. And if details aren't your strength, you need to surround yourself with people …
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Tue 16 Apr 2024
Very Close (MM #4772)
I talked about this yesterday on my Road Warrior video blog. My wife and I came very close to being in a major auto accident over the weekend. A big panel van was sitting on the side of the road and …
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Mon 15 Apr 2024
Hamburger Helper (MM #4771)
Whenever I see a TV commercial for Hamburger Helper, it takes me back to a particular time in my life. It transports me back to the 1980s when I was a baby radio DJ. I didn't make much money, so I of…
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Sun 14 Apr 2024
Chocolate (MM #4770)
In recent years, you have likely noticed that the size of your favorite chocolate bar is shrinking while the price is rising. And it looks like things are about to get worse. There is a significant c…
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Sat 13 Apr 2024
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