The Mason Minute

Dec 20, 2024 • E5021 • 00:01:00

When people talk about the fun cities in America, places like New York, Chicago, LA, Las Vegas, and Orlando likely come to mind. Some might even include Nashville in that list. Well, WalletHub has done a study comparing 180 U.S.

Dec 19, 2024 • E5020 • 00:01:00

Do you have any travel plans for the holidays? If you plan on flying, you may encounter the latest scourage of the airways: seat squatters. People on TikTok are talking about them, and many airlines say they're getting worse.

Dec 18, 2024 • E5019 • 00:01:00

In many communities, body cameras are a controversial subject. Citizens are demanding police accountability, which makes many law enforcement departments uncomfortable. But what if employees at your favorite retailer started wearing cameras, too?

Dec 17, 2024 • E5018 • 00:01:00

I often say that advances in technology are great until they fail. Sometimes it's the simple things. Years ago, you'd order something by mail and wait. The package would show up in days, weeks, or sometimes months. But now,

Dec 16, 2024 • E5017 • 00:01:00

I'm sure you've heard the news about these mysterious drones spotted in New Jersey. There are also reports they've been seen in Virginia. Federal and state government officials are concerned. They don't know who's operating the aircraft and worry someo...

Dec 15, 2024 • E5016 • 00:01:00

With hundreds of cable channels and dozens of streaming services, every content provider seeks a way to break through. It was much easier for shows to be successful back when there were only three or four television networks. With all of the 'noise,

Dec 14, 2024 • E5015 • 00:01:00

A couple of nights ago, we stopped at the mall. I was looking for a shirt, so we stopped at one of the department stores. I used to love going to the mall to shop and hang out. Much of my formative years was spent working at a jeans store.

Dec 13, 2024 • E5014 • 00:01:00

In recent weeks, there have been numerous stories about burglars stealing from some of the top NFL players while they're playing. Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and now Joe Burrow all had their homes robbed while they were 'at work'. Like musicians,

Dec 12, 2024 • E2013 • 00:01:00

Every so often, I have to remind myself that most of my problems are first-world problems. Even though I sometimes complain, I have a great life. But I do have an Achilles heel. Like so many people, I'm addicted to the internet.

Dec 11, 2024 • E5012 • 00:01:00

How many different dictionaries are there? I'm betting there are over a dozen. I know of Cambridge, Oxford, Collins, and Miriam Webster. How many do we need? Don't they all have the same words? Over the last few weeks,