The Mason Minute

Jun 17, 2024 • E4835 • 00:01:00

The weekend is over, and I got very little done. I had every intention to get to some of the small projects on my to-do list. My wife was out of town, so it seemed like the perfect opportunity. So what did I get done? Very little.

Jun 16, 2024 • E4834 • 00:01:00

When I worked in radio, I did my best to stay updated on pop culture. That often meant checking out TV shows that didn't interest me but were popular with my listeners. With as much media as I consume, I only miss a little. But occasionally,

Jun 15, 2024 • E4833 • 00:00:00

Due to all my sinus issues, I don't have the best sense of smell. But there's one thing I never have a problem noticing: the smell of death. You only need to smell it once because that smell is always there. In our area, it's usually an animal,

Jun 14, 2024 • E4832 • 00:00:00

Limiting speed in our vehicles could be a reality very soon. And I'm not talking about limiting how fast your car or truck can go. It's about ensuring your vehicle doesn't exceed the speed limit. While the possibility upsets a lot of people,

Jun 13, 2024 • E4831 • 00:00:00

The term sadfishing may be new to you, but if you've spent time on social media, you've likely seen it. You might even be guilty of this yourself. Sadfishing is something that people do to elicit a response from their social media followers.

Jun 12, 2024 • E4830 • 00:00:00

Outraged fans have been taking to social media for the last few days. They're upset about a few things in the sports world. First is Caitlin Clark's omission from the women's Olympic basketball team. While she's taking the high road,

Jun 11, 2024 • E4829 • 00:00:00

At this stage in life, it takes a lot to shock me. But I read something the other day that stunned me and made me question just how unhinged our world is becoming. And this has nothing to do with politics. The story was about baseball.

Jun 10, 2024 • E4828 • 00:00:00

Many school boards across the country are having serious discussions. They want to institute a cell phone ban for students. The school systems feel that smartphones offer too many distractions. Text messaging and social media apps are causing too many ...

Jun 09, 2024 • E4827 • 00:00:00

Even though we live in the city, we have critters all around us. Things like deer and skunks are almost commonplace. Every now and then, we'll hear stories of wolves and bears nearby. That doesn't happen very often, but when it does,

Jun 08, 2024 • E4826 • 00:00:00

I've spent a lot of time around famous people throughout my life. And it must be rough. Even though being a celebrity, musician, TV star, or actor gets tiring, they never really want the adoring fans to disappear. Saying farewell is difficult.