The Mason Minute

Aug 16, 2024 • E4895 • 00:01:00

Experts have long had thoughts on aging. We've all heard about growing old gracefully. However, researchers have found that we don't age gradually. They say there are ages where we spike. It's like we grow old quicker, around 44 and 60.

Aug 15, 2024 • E4894 • 00:01:00

The other day, we were talking about electric vehicles. They're in the news a lot these days. Many states struggle with them, too. You don't need gas when you drive an EV, so you're not paying gas taxes. And that's how most states fund their road repai...

Aug 14, 2024 • E4893 • 00:01:00

The other day, someone at work asked me what was my favorite hobby. I thought for a moment and replied, scrolling. You may not realize this, but it could also be one of your favorite hobbies. What did we spend much time doing when we got our first comp...

Aug 13, 2024 • E4892 • 00:01:00

While many people have turned to electric vehicles as a way to live a greener life, some, like me still have a lot of concerns. I'm not worried about using an EV as a commuter vehicle. My biggest concern is using an EV on long-distance trips.

Aug 12, 2024 • E4891 • 00:01:00

A couple of weeks ago, my wife and I were waiting at a stoplight. We looked up at a billboard promoting one of those big-time personal injury lawyers. And at the bottom, in small print, was a disclaimer saying that if you engaged this company,

Aug 11, 2024 • E4890 • 00:01:00

The other night, I was up late and scrolling through the TV listings. On one of my movie channels, I stumbled upon Tommy, the rock opera from The Who. I remember seeing it in the theater when it came out in 1975, but I don't recall much about it.

Aug 10, 2024 • E4889 • 00:01:00

To say that McDonald's is an iconic brand is an understatement. It's one of the best-known brands in the world. They've done a great job naming their distinct menu items, like the Big Mac, Egg McMuffin, McGriddle, and Filet-o-Fish.

Aug 09, 2024 • E4888 • 00:01:00

Over the last few years, I've paid more attention to youth sports than I did in decades. And one of the most significant changes I've noticed since my playing days is the emphasis on good sportsmanship. While coaches always stressed being a good sport ...

Aug 08, 2024 • E4887 • 00:01:00

It's been a long time since I was in school, much longer than I want to admit. But around this time of year, every year, I think back to my school days. And while many would want to relive those times, I look back for different reasons.

Aug 07, 2024 • E4886 • 00:01:00

Yesterday, I read a story about a group called Root Nashville, offering free trees to county residents. There's no catch; they're just trying to help beautify a city that some say is growing too fast. They're giving people a choice of five different tr...