The Mason Minute

Jun 07, 2024 • E4825 • 00:00:00

It seems that every time I open my news reader, there's a new story about some food recall. So much of what we eat or drink is filled with harmful chemicals. Is this a new problem, or does it seem worse since we now get worldwide news as it happens?

Jun 06, 2024 • E4824 • 00:00:00

If you spend a lot of time on social media, you've likely encountered a feed filled with ads. Even though everything you do online is tracked, and the sites make money from your data, they want more. That's why you see more of them every day.

Jun 05, 2024 • E4823 • 00:00:00

If you drink soda or pop if you prefer, you're probably familiar with the cola wars. This battle has been going on for decades between Coke and Pepsi. Most people fall into either one of the two camps. You're either a Coke person or a Pepsi person.

Jun 04, 2024 • E4822 • 00:00:00

Consumers today are frustrated. And that's putting things mildly. Businesses continue to raise prices and decrease service. They're trying to push the limits without losing customers. For many, it's not working.

Jun 03, 2024 • E4821 • 00:00:00

The school year has wrapped up for more students here in Middle Tennessee. And the last thing many kids want is more school. Now, I'm not talking about summer school. But I noticed a trend around town. Most churches that conduct vacation bible school e...

Jun 02, 2024 • E4820 • 00:00:00

I've been driving for a long time. But I can close my eyes and still remember my first driver's test like it was yesterday. I spent hours pouring through the test materials, ensuring I knew all the rules of the road. No matter where we live,

Jun 01, 2024 • E4819 • 00:00:00

I often think back to my younger days and some of the silly things I did. Okay, I did some stupid stuff, too. When we're young, we don't think about the future. I'm reminded of this every day when I pass our local water park on my way home from work.

May 31, 2024 • E4818 • 00:00:00

I've long wondered why dump truck companies are allowed to put signs on the back of their trucks telling you they aren't responsible for damage to your vehicle if something flies out of their back end. We've all seen the signs that say 'Stay Back 200 F...

May 30, 2024 • E4817 • 00:00:00

The other day, we mentioned that Cartoon Network was programming less to kids and gearing much of the day toward adults. Youngsters just aren't watching the cartoons like they used to. It makes sense that the MeTV network is launching a channel devoted...

May 29, 2024 • E4816 • 00:00:00

Throughout my lifetime, tattoos have grown in popularity. When I was growing up, the only time you saw one was on grizzled old Navy vets. Today, they're almost everywhere. Roughly one-third of Americans, men and women combined, have at least one.