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
- 1081
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
When To Pivot (MM #4551)
Running my own business for nearly 20 years, I learned many things. One of the biggest lessons was knowing when to pivot. They may not teach that in business classes, but it was an important lesson. …
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Thu 07 Sep 2023
New Furniture (MM #4550)
I'm not sure how long it's been, but the other day, we broke down and bought some new furniture. We picked up a new couch and recliner. The sofa we're getting rid of lasted us 15 years, which these…
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Wed 06 Sep 2023
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 maj…
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Tue 05 Sep 2023
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 pa…
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Mon 04 Sep 2023
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 nev…
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Sun 03 Sep 2023
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 fir…
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Sat 02 Sep 2023
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 customer…
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Fri 01 Sep 2023
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. Re…
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Thu 31 Aug 2023
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, …
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Wed 30 Aug 2023
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 …
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Tue 29 Aug 2023
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…
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Mon 28 Aug 2023
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 …
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Sun 27 Aug 2023
Plant A Tree (MM #4539)
When you read most obituaries, they often suggest that you donate to a specific charity instead of buying flowers. When my father-in-law passed away last week, we didn't do that. But if you're inclin…
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Sat 26 Aug 2023
Your Subscription (MM #4538)
Years ago, most people only subscribed to newspapers, magazines, and perhaps cable TV. But today, thanks to technology, most of us have numerous subscriptions. I keep track of most, but keeping track…
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Fri 25 Aug 2023
No Signs (MM #4537)
The Tennessee Legislature is currently in session here in Nashville. It's a special session created to discuss school safety and gun control. While many across the state want them to tackle the pre…
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Thu 24 Aug 2023
Hospitals (MM #4536)
I'm not a big fan of hospitals. And while I know that they serve an essential purpose, I don't know many people who would disagree. I don't think about hospitals much, but that's been different the…
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Wed 23 Aug 2023
Skunk Season (MM #4535)
I noticed something strange the last few weeks. I've seen a lot of dead and smelly skunks in my travels. August can't be skunk season. Now it's not like I keep track of these things, but I usually…
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Tue 22 Aug 2023
Sacrifice (MM #4534)
My father-in-law passed away over the weekend. He was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease 4 years ago, and we witnessed how cruel it is. We think he could have suffered for a few years prior but never…
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Mon 21 Aug 2023
New Frosty (MM #4533)
I often find news on the internet amusing. And when you see something on multiple websites, it must be a big deal. So, the potential for a new Frosty flavor must be huge news because I saw it every…
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Sun 20 Aug 2023
Medicine (MM #4532)
One of the hazards of getting older is that we often have to start taking some medicine. And that's not for humans; it happens to our pets, too. After a recent trip to our veterinarian, our cat Bizzi…
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Sat 19 Aug 2023
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