The Mason Minute

Feb 04, 2025 • E5067 • 00:01:00

Today, we're talking about the topic that won't go away: eggs. The prices continue to rise, that is, if you can find them. Over the weekend, my wife went out for her regular weekly grocery shopping. All they had in the refrigerated section was a sign o...

Feb 03, 2025 • E5066 • 00:01:00

When many young men go to college, one of the first things they look to do is join a fraternity. I briefly considered joining one during my freshman year but quickly realized it wasn't the right fit. I've always been somewhat of a loner and prefer to s...

Feb 02, 2025 • E5065 • 00:01:00

Do you ever watch those home-buying shows on HGTV? My wife loves programs like Million Dollar Dream Home and House Hunters. I don't understand how she tolerates them. While they're not like those outrageous reality TV programs that are all the rage,

Feb 01, 2025 • E5064 • 00:01:00

It's an understatement to say that the world is much different than when I was in school. Sure, technology has played a significant part, but there are other vast differences. In my first computer class in high school, we used punch cards,

Jan 31, 2025 • E5063 • 00:01:00

I consider myself a casual sports fan. At one time in my life, like many youngsters, I was obsessed with sports. While playing baseball and basketball, I also knew a lot about football and hockey. But once I graduated from college,

Jan 30, 2025 • E5062 • 00:01:00

There are some habits you simply can't break. For me, it's watching the evening news most nights. Sure, I can watch the 24-hour news channels, which I do, but I've been watching the nightly news for decades. In recent years, it's just out of habit.

Jan 29, 2025 • E5061 • 00:01:00

Most of us have a bucket list of the places we want to go or things we want to do in our lifetime. We all have dreams. Some of these items are easier to accomplish than others. Many of us put away a little money every chance we get to save for that buc...

Jan 28, 2025 • E5060 • 00:01:00

There's a great deal of talk about the price of eggs, milk, and bread. Grocery staples are always key indicators of the economy. Right now, the cost of eggs is skyrocketing because of the bird flu. For some reason,

Jan 27, 2025 • E5059 • 00:01:00

I've been told numerous times that I have a high tolerance for pain. I guess that's a good thing, or is it? Pain is something that's tough to quantify. Since each of us has a different tolerance, comparing with someone else is nearly impossible.

Jan 26, 2025 • E5057 • 00:01:00

We don't consume a lot of bread in our house. While my wife and I love carbs, we try to keep them to a minimum. Every so often, we'll have soup and sandwiches for dinner. If I'm going to have a sandwich, give me Ham and Swiss on rye bread with mustard,...