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
Friday Night Lights (MM #4531)
In many towns across America, tonight's a big night. It's the first night of the high school football season. For most of my life, I've paid little attention to the tradition of Friday Night Lights…
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Fri 18 Aug 2023
Another New Species (MM #4529)
I'm always fascinated when scientists can identify new forms of life. They often identify fossils of creatures that lived tens of thousands of years ago with the dinosaurs. Recently though, they foun…
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Wed 16 Aug 2023
Summer Is Over
Have you heard the news? Summer is over, or at least that's what I read on Facebook, or was it Twitter? Sure, the temperature was near 100 degrees last week, but Fall must be here. Nearly a dozen …
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Wed 16 Aug 2023
School Bus Drivers (MM #4528)
Many cities and towns across America have a problem finding people willing to be school bus drivers. It doesn't matter the size of the school system. Fewer people are eager to apply; the pay could be…
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Tue 15 Aug 2023
Greed (MM #4527)
It's silly to say that we live in interesting times, but it honestly seems that way. In the 1980 and 90s, many aspired to be yuppies. They lived by the adage that Gordon Gekko preached in the movie…
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Mon 14 Aug 2023
New Phone (MM #4526)
I love technology. And like many, I often enjoy being an early adopter. But I rarely buy early or often when purchasing a new phone. Many of my friends buy a new cell phone every year or two. I'd…
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Sun 13 Aug 2023
Fried Shrimp (MM #4525)
One of my favorite meals growing up was fried shrimp and french fries. We'd buy the frozen shrimp and throw it in our deep fryer. I haven't had any in years, but for some reason, I've had a craving…
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Sat 12 Aug 2023
The Most Errors (MM #4524)
Since the pandemic, many people have been researching work habits and focusing on productivity. Many employees prefer working from home, while companies want everyone back in the office. Recent resea…
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Fri 11 Aug 2023
Accept The Consequences (MM #4523)
Recently there's been a lot of talk about our First Amendment rights. Sure, some is political theatre, but it also plays in our daily lives. In my younger days, I learned a valuable lesson regarding …
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Thu 10 Aug 2023
Economics Of Sports (MM #4522)
This time of year, people start talking about college football. The preseason rankings are out, but that's not the hot topic. Many are discussing the changes in many of the college football confere…
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Wed 09 Aug 2023
Worms (MM #4521)
You rarely read news stories about worms. But they've been in the news as Russian scientists have revived a pair of worms frozen in permafrost for 46,000 years. The goal is to study these prehistoric…
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Tue 08 Aug 2023
Cool Pavement (MM #4520)
It's been the hottest summer for many cities across America. And whether it can be considered a heatwave or even climate change, large cities struggle because of the lack of green space. Nashville is…
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Mon 07 Aug 2023
Voluntold (MM #4519)
I've had a unique life. My career path in the media and music business isn't what you might consider normal. So when I see something or even hear something new, I get excited. The other day, I was wi…
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Sun 06 Aug 2023
Buy Me A Drink (MM #4518)
The other day, I was driving behind a car with the phrase; Just got married, buy me a drink painted on its windows. A lot of bachelorettes who come to town do the same thing. Now that we have service…
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Sat 05 Aug 2023
When Drones Were Toys (MM #4517)
When I look at my daily news feed, I see another story about a new drone strike in the Russian-Ukrainian War. It seems it was just yesterday when drones were toys. As technology keeps advancing, I …
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Fri 04 Aug 2023
Leprosy (MM #4516)
There are days when you want to scream; what's going on? A couple of weeks ago, I talked about malaria cases in the U.S. Now; I read that leprosy is surging in Central Florida. Wasn't leprosy some…
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Thu 03 Aug 2023
Trees (MM #4515)
Trees play an essential part in our lives. They provide oxygen, wood, paper, food, and much more. But in our neighborhoods, trees can also be a nuisance. Sure, I know they provide shade and help c…
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Wed 02 Aug 2023
Too Old (MM #4514)
It's been a topic of political discussion for decades. The subject is usually just whispered in the halls of buildings throughout Washington, DC. But recently, the whispers feel like they've become…
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Tue 01 Aug 2023
Police Cars (MM #4513)
Like most cities, the speed limit in Nashville is only a suggestion during rush hour. Of course, drivers are always looking for police cars in their rearview mirror. And when they see one, drivers …
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Mon 31 Jul 2023
Strawberries (MM #4512)
Hypertension has been something that I've been concerned with since my early twenties. So I'm interested anytime I can find information about ways to lower my blood pressure. Recent research says a…
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Sun 30 Jul 2023
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