The Mason Minute

Oct 04, 2025 • E5309 • 00:01:00

Today we’re exploring technology, again. But this time, I’m walking down memory lane. When I looked at the calendar this morning, I realized it was 10-4. You know, like the old CB radio catchphrase, 10-4, good buddy. It’s hard to believe...

Oct 03, 2025 • E5308 • 00:01:00

Many people won’t admit it, but they fear technology. Everything’s changing at such a rapid clip that many people don’t know what to do. And some people can even be considered technophobic. No, technophobia isn’t a clinical medical...

Oct 02, 2025 • E5307 • 00:01:00

Many times, as I’m heading to and from work, I think about how long I’ve been driving. I recall the things I’ve seen and the predicaments I’ve gotten myself into and out of. And I owe it all to my driver’s education course in...

Oct 01, 2025 • E5306 • 00:01:00

When it comes to celebrating marriage, people always talk about the big numbers like 25, 50, and, if you’re lucky, 75. Those are the ones that have fancy names, such as silver, gold, and diamond. But today, the more I think about it, 65 is an amazin...

Sep 30, 2025 • E5305 • 00:01:00

When we were kids, we were fascinated with insects. But by the time you’re an adult, you come to hate them. It doesn’t matter what kind, they’re all a hassle. We have a problem with ants numerous times throughout the year. It could be because of where we...

Sep 29, 2025 • E5304 • 00:01:00

I’ve been hearing this most of my life, and I’m sure you have, too. One of the keys to good health is ingesting the proper amount of fiber in your diet. It’s good for your digestion and will keep you regular. And, of course, it will aid in weight manageme...

Sep 28, 2025 • E5303 • 00:01:00

I’ve never looked up this statistic, but I’ve got to think that by the end of our lives, at least 80% of us wear glasses for some portion of them. For some of us, it starts early. I got my first pair before I was six years old. I remember getting them mid...

Sep 27, 2025 • E5302 • 00:01:00

Right now, there’s a lot of discussion about the economy. People are arguing about how we’re doing. Is there a recession or just a lull? Several indicators suggest when people are starting to tighten their belts. One indicator that may surprise you is the...

Sep 26, 2025 • E5301 • 00:01:00

If you’ve listened to the podcast for any length of time, you’ll often find my media and journalistic background coming through. Due to my years of experience working in the newsroom, I strive to avoid showing bias on any subject. That’s...

Sep 25, 2025 • E5300 • 00:01:00

I don’t have many regrets in life. A couple of small regrets are classes I should’ve taken, or more importantly, things they should’ve taught me in school. First, is accounting. I could’ve taken accounting classes in high school or...