The Mason Minute

Jun 06, 2025 • E5189 • 00:01:00

Do you remember Ronco? If you watched any TV in the 70s or 80s, I’m betting you do. Perhaps you remember their founder and inventor, Ron Popeil. If neither of those rings true, you might recognize some of their products: the Veg-o-Matic, Pocket Fish...

Jun 05, 2025 • E5188 • 00:01:00

Have you ever been involved in those class action lawsuits? I frequently get a settlement notice either via email or from the post office. I’m connected to so many websites that I get one of these things every few weeks. Most of the time, I don̵...

Jun 04, 2025 • E5187 • 00:01:00

While I love technology, I also like to hold onto my old stuff. People sometimes make fun of me for still using my old iPods. Sure, I’ve got an iPhone with all the bells and whistles, but I still like to use the old stuff for some projects I work on...

Jun 03, 2025 • E5186 • 00:01:00

One of the current trends on TikTok is called the McMigrane Meal. It’s spreading the word that people can get relief from migraines and severe headaches. The recommended cure is to drink a regular Coca-Cola with french fries. It may not work for all...

Jun 02, 2025 • E5185 • 00:01:00

When we’re shopping, we’re always looking for a deal. We’re conditioned to look for sales or price reductions. Big box stores like Walmart and Target have conditioned us to look for the big sign shining a spotlight on our opportunity to...

Jun 01, 2025 • E5184 • 00:01:00

Like many kids, I loved it when I heard the bells of the ice cream truck heading down my street. I know they still exist, but they’re not something you often see. Now that we have convenience stores, you can get your favorite frozen treat anytime. B...

May 31, 2025 • E5183 • 00:01:00

There are things we enjoy when we’re children that we can’t imagine doing as adults. For me, a perfect example would be playing in mud puddles. The other day, I watched a kid playing do precisely that. I was driving by, but it looked like he w...

May 30, 2025 • E5182 • 00:01:00

As a society, are we obsessed with sports? Perhaps it’s just an American thing. Even in the off-season, every sport tries to stay in the public eye. We talk football year-round. When teams are eliminated from the NBA or NHL playoffs, they immediatel...

May 29, 2025 • E5181 • 00:01:00

By now, you’ve probably heard about the government’s plan to stop minting pennies. They found it costs more to make them than what they’re worth. There are still numerous questions about how all of this works moving forward. The governme...

May 28, 2025 • E5180 • 00:01:00

Technology has often posed a challenge in school settings. Back in my day, pocket calculators started showing up in classrooms. At first, they were outlawed. However, teachers and administrators found a way to integrate them into their systems over time....