The Mason Minute

Feb 23, 2025 • E5086 • 00:01:00

Like many guys my age, I'll never be as rich or skinny as I'd like. But I shouldn't complain. Most of my objections in life are petty. But there are some things that drive me crazy. There's one small thing I've been bothered by for years.

Feb 22, 2025 • E5085 • 00:01:00

Many years ago, measles was almost commonplace. Millions of people every year caught the virus. It was very common among children, and while not ordinarily deadly, cases were severe enough for worldwide concern.

Feb 21, 2025 • E5084 • 00:01:00

If you're excited about baseball's spring training season getting underway, you've likely heard about a new development. It's called ABS and has nothing to do with your car's anti-lock braking system. ABS is an acronym for the automated ball-strike cha...

Feb 20, 2025 • E5083 • 00:01:00

Usually, when archaeologists make a major discovery, they find some new dinosaur fossils. However, researchers found something in Egypt that they've been searching for for over a century. It's the tomb of King Thutmose II.

Feb 19, 2025 • E5082 • 00:01:00

Have you ever wondered why your parents went to bed early and woke up early? I've been a night owl most of my life, but that's changing. Now, I go to bed and wake up earlier than I used to. In recent years,

Feb 18, 2025 • E5081 • 00:01:00

Everyone loves to be complimented. Sure, some may be uncomfortable for a moment, but having someone say something nice about you is a wonderful feeling. For many, some recognition is more meaningful than other thoughts.

Feb 17, 2025 • E5080 • 00:01:00

There's a meme that I see every so often across social media. The meme always starts with the phrase, "how do you say." Let me give you an example: How do you say you're old without saying you're old? That phrase was running through my mind last night ...

Feb 16, 2025 • E5079 • 00:01:00

We visited Indiana to see some of our nieces and nephews for Valentine's Day. It's always a good time, and we never get to spend as much time as we'd like. But one of the greatest feelings is walking into the room and seeing them for the first time in ...

Feb 15, 2025 • E5078 • 00:01:00

Over the last few years, water bottles and tumblers have become fashion accessories. First, Yeti was the brand you needed. Then Stanley and Owala were the ones that all the trendy used. I never got past Yeti.

Feb 14, 2025 • E5077 • 00:01:00

It's Valentine's Day, the ultimate Hallmark holiday. While love is on the minds of many, it can also be a frustrating day for many. I've long struggled with Valentine's Day. As a dorky kid, I never enjoyed exchanging Valentine's cards,