The Mason Minute

Jun 26, 2025 • E5209 • 00:01:00

Anyone married for more than a few years can tell you that you need to work on it daily. We all want a happy marriage, but it’s easy to fall into a rut as the years fly by. Respect, honesty, and communication are some of the keys to making it work....

Jun 25, 2025 • S02 E5208 • 00:01:00

I’ve talked about this subject before. A group called People’s Union USA is organizing another economic blackout. This time, they’re targeting McDonald’s. In the past, they’ve gone after other major companies like Amazon, Wal...

Jun 24, 2025 • E5207 • 00:01:00

Officially, Summer has just begun. But if you look at the thermometer, you’d think it was the middle of August. Most of the U.S., east of the Mississippi River, is under a heat advisory for the next few days. That doesn’t often happen this ear...

Jun 23, 2025 • E5206 • 00:01:00

We’re all guilty of having a bad habit or two—some worse than others. I’ve picked up a new nightly habit, and while it’s not too severe, I find it causing me to stay up a little later than I should. Putting together The Mason Minute is o...

Jun 22, 2025 • E5205 • 00:01:00

When I was younger, I hated to sit still. I always had to be doing something. Like many, I feared missing out. I’m unsure what I thought I was missing, but there was always something to keep me busy. But today, I live for the days when I can do noth...

Jun 21, 2025 • E5204 • 00:01:00

If you’ve had kids in your house sometime over the last 20 years, you’ve likely encountered Slime. This children’s toy was most popular in the late 90s and early 00s when the TV show Double Dare on Nickelodeon was at its peak. Today, kid...

Jun 20, 2025 • E5203 • 00:01:00

For years, many people dreamed of having a cushy office job. They came from blue-collar families and never thought they had a chance to sit behind a desk from 9 to 5. But as our society shifted, office jobs became the norm. But that norm may be no more be...

Jun 19, 2025 • E5202 • 00:01:00

Who doesn’t love getting something for nothing? But as we eventually learn, nothing is ever free. There is always a cost involved. We all pay for perks. Many people seek out a credit card because of the perks that come with it. But that could change...

Jun 18, 2025 • E5201 • 00:01:00

Over the years, I’ve been accused of being a complex person. Some consider this a compliment, but to others, it’s not. But as I’ve gotten older, I’ve mellowed. And now, you might even say I’m simple. I get excited about the l...

Jun 17, 2025 • E5200 • 00:01:00

Anyone who pays attention to sports loves a good Cinderella story until that underdog faces your favorite team. Like many, I was following the rise of the Murray State Racers in the Men’s College World Series. Their unexpected journey ended yesterda...