The Mason Minute

Mar 12, 2025 • E5103 • 00:01:00

It's strange to say this, but the Spring Break season is upon us. Nashville schools are off this week, and many other districts across the country will be off over the next six weeks or so. My nephews will be heading out next weekend for their vacation...

Mar 11, 2025 • E5102 • 00:01:00

I've heard the old wive's tale most of =my life. Feed a cold, starve a fever. But I'm often confused about whether that's correct. Perhaps it's really starve a cold, feed a fever. But right now, I know the first one is correct.

Mar 10, 2025 • E5101 • 00:01:00

It's a problem that most of us have throughout our lives. We never seem to get enough sleep. When we're young, we never want to rest. We have the fear of missing out. We have schoolwork to do, or more importantly, a party we can't miss. As we age,

Mar 09, 2025 • E5100 • 00:01:00

I try to keep up with the latest slang. But, like many Baby Boomers, I’m sometimes out of the loop. And I’m okay with that. Even when I was young, many phrases eluded me. The other day, I was scrolling through my news feed and came across some slang I ...

Mar 08, 2025 • E5099 • 00:01:00

I read some sad news last week. Warner Discovery, the owners of HBO and the Max app, announced that they are opting to cease the production of Sesame Street. The long-running children’s show has been a part of our world since 1969 and touched the lives...

Mar 07, 2025 • E5098 • 00:01:00

Do you start your day with a cup of coffee and some orange juice? Perhaps you enjoy a Screwdriver when you're out with friends. We're hearing about all of the items that will see price increases thanks to the new tariffs. Well,

Mar 06, 2025 • E5097 • 00:01:00

I've reached that age where AARP reaches out to me regularly. That's the funny thing about getting older. The AARP starts to reach out shortly before you turn 60. But when do you actually become a senior citizen? Is it 60? 65?

Mar 05, 2025 • E5096 • 00:01:00

The Lenten season is upon us, and in addition to all the religious activity involved, something else happens, too. Most fast-food restaurants start selling and advertising their fish sandwich. The most famous fast food fish sandwich is the McDonald's F...

Mar 04, 2025 • E5095 • 00:01:00

There's so much for us to be concerned with in our world today. But sometimes, you just have to shake your head and wonder where some people's priorities lie. A few days ago, the Lieutenant Governor of Texas announced that he is pushing legislation to ...

Mar 03, 2025 • E5094 • 00:01:00

Where do you go when you want a sandwich? You can make one at home. Perhaps you can visit your local deli. Or you could get a sub at places like Subway or Jersey Mike's. It feels like everything is a chain these days.