The Mason Minute

May 08, 2024 • E4795 • 00:01:00

Many people like to spend time in the backyard during this time of year. It could be gardening, hanging out with friends, or even grilling out. While I enjoyed spending time outdoors in my younger days, my allergies mostly keep me indoors today.

May 07, 2024 • E4794 • 00:01:00

Consumers are frustrated. For the last couple of years, the cost of everything has skyrocketed. For a while, people kept buying what they needed. But recently, they've screamed enough is enough. Fewer people are dining out.

May 06, 2024 • E4793 • 00:01:00

I'm sure someone explained this to me years ago, but I couldn't remember how jam and jelly differ. And what about preserves? Recently, we went out for dinner, and they had some little containers to use on my biscuits. I thought I knew the difference,

May 05, 2024 • E4792 • 00:01:00

While I don't own a self-driving car, I often joke that the one thing I can do is head north with my eyes closed. If I drive any highway outside of Nashville, I usually head north on Interstate 65. Once or twice a month,

May 04, 2024 • E4791 • 00:01:00

I have difficulty remembering when or where things happen as I get older. I often need a point of reference to jog my memory. Now, this isn't an issue with my memory. It's simply because there are so many memories filling my brain. Today my nephew,

May 03, 2024 • E4790 • 00:01:00

Sometimes, I have to stop and think about the people I've met, places I've gone, and things I've done. I realize that my life is like so many others. With my father's years in the media and all of mine, I've experienced many things that sometimes fasci...

May 02, 2024 • E4789 • 00:01:00

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 around for a long time,

May 01, 2024 • E4788 • 00:01:00

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 started talking about the tradition of dancing around...

Apr 30, 2024 • E4787 • 00:01:00

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 involves violent crimes committed by people who are o...

Apr 29, 2024 • E4786 • 00:01:00

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, which could happen anytime.