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
- 1082
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Auto-Update (MM #4332)
Recently, I thought about upgrading the operating system on one of my computers. I was looking into moving from Windows 10 to 11, But one of the complaints some people had about the change was that…
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Tue 31 Jan 2023
Gun Ownership (MM #4331)
Every time we have mass shootings in America, people question why they're happening with increasing frequency. Experts point to a rise in gun ownership for one of the reasons. With more firearms in…
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Mon 30 Jan 2023
Galoshes (MM #4330)
Back in my younger days, I walked to and from school every day. And whenever it rained or snowed, I was forced to wear my galoshes. And as a kid with big feet, my rain boots were very cumbersome. …
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Sun 29 Jan 2023
Rooty The Bear (MM #4329)
Earlier this week, I talked about the retirement of those M&M's spokes-candies. People are still talking about what's going on there. But now, A&W Restaurants are deciding to deal with a controvers…
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Sat 28 Jan 2023
Cooperstown (MM #4328)
This week, Major League Baseball announced the players elected to the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. And rather than celebrating the announcement, many complain about who didn't get elected. Perhaps …
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Fri 27 Jan 2023
Tipping (MM #4327)
For some people, tipping has always been a hassle. Who to tip and how much can be frustrating. But recently, for many, it's more of an issue. Society has changed. Some of this is generational, bu…
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Thu 26 Jan 2023
Practical Jokes (MM #4326)
I love to laugh. When it comes to watching TV or going to the movies, I'll choose a comedy 99% of the time. But I've found one type of humor I've never enjoyed; practical jokes. When I was a young…
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Wed 25 Jan 2023
Fake Outrage (MM #4325)
Outside of the mass shootings that we've had over the last few days, the biggest news story has revolved around M&M's. Yesterday they announced that their humanoid spokes"people" were going away. A…
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Tue 24 Jan 2023
Party City (MM #4324)
I've been interested in the rise and fall of retail stores for many years. Why some businesses succeed or fail is fascinating. Even more interesting is when a longtime success story such as Party C…
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Mon 23 Jan 2023
Best Cookies (MM #4323)
I'll admit, I spend too much time on the internet reading articles that are essentially "best of" lists. The other day I found one that claimed to rank the best cookies of all time. While it's almo…
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Sun 22 Jan 2023
Out Of Ideas (MM #4322)
If this week's TV schedule is any indication, I think the folks in Hollywood have finally run out of ideas. On Tuesday, an Updated Night Court returned. Then on Thursday, Netflix debuted a reboot o…
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Sat 21 Jan 2023
Shopping Carts (MM #4321)
You don't often think about shopping carts when you go to the store. You walk in the door, grab one, and start heading down the aisles. But for many big box retailers, they can be costly. The cost…
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Fri 20 Jan 2023
Problem With Guns (MM #4320)
Like many growing cities, Nashville has a problem with guns. Now I'm not talking about the typical robberies or carjacking. Our issue is with the number of guns stolen from cars. So far this year,…
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Thu 19 Jan 2023
Sitting All Day (MM #4319)
We all know that sitting all day can cause serious health issues. But what options are available when you work in an office and spend most of your day tethered to a computer? A recently published s…
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Wed 18 Jan 2023
Quick Meal (MM #4318)
Over the weekend, my wife and I were looking to grab a quick meal. But, we found that one of our favorite restaurants had closed over the holidays. I'm not surprised. Finding a restaurant that isn…
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Tue 17 Jan 2023
One Thing (MM #4317)
As we celebrate MLK Day across the U.S., it's a great day for reflection. Today, I've been thinking about our legacy after we're gone. Most of us would be happy if people remembered us for one thin…
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Mon 16 Jan 2023
Walkman (MM #4316)
The Sony Walkman is making a comeback. It never really went away, but the rise of the iPod made it seem that way. I couldn't afford the real thing when it came out in 1980, so I had to buy another …
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Sun 15 Jan 2023
Chiming Sound (MM #4315)
Like many, I love my technology; until I don't. The other night, every so often, I heard a faint chiming sound in my office. I'm sure it came from some electrical equipment, but I have no idea what…
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Sat 14 Jan 2023
Which One Is Clearer? (MM #4314)
I've been wearing glasses for a long time. It's been so long; I can't remember if I got them in Kindergarten or First Grade. And while going to the eye doctor isn't often a horrible experience, it'…
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Fri 13 Jan 2023
Gas Stoves (MM #4313)
If you're considering the purchase of a new oven, you might want to act quickly. One federal agency is recommending that we ban gas stoves across America. They won't do away with existing gas ovens…
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Thu 12 Jan 2023
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