The Mason Minute

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,...

Jan 25, 2025 • E5057 • 00:01:00

I'm often amazed at the discussions I encounter online. Of course, numerous political topics exist, but that doesn't shock anyone. But sometimes, I wonder what matters to people. Am I giving society too much credit? The other day,

Jan 24, 2025 • E5056 • 00:01:00

I've discussed this topic a few times through the years, scam emails. I'm often amazed that people are so gullible. But it sounds like I've been misguided. The problem is getting worse. And that's because of Artificial Intelligence.

Jan 23, 2025 • E5055 • 00:01:00

By now, you've heard that flu activity across the U.S. is very high. But it's not just the flu. Many are suffering from RSV, COVID, or the norovirus. You might say it's a perfect storm of viruses right now. Experts call this a quad-demic.

Jan 22, 2025 • E5054 • 00:01:00

We all know that drinking the proper amount of water keeps you hydrated and helps with weight loss. But for many people, me included, water is boring. Some experts say switching to sparkling water is just as good for you,

Jan 21, 2025 • E5053 • 00:01:00

In recent years, we've heard more talk about mental health and body image. Anorexia and bulimia are two of the most researched and discussed body issues. While they typically target women, specifically young women, the problems can be found in men,

Jan 20, 2025 • E5052 • 00:01:00

This time of year, if you're like most people, you try hard to avoid catching a cold or the flu. You're doing whatever you can to boost your immunity. So many people I know caught something over the holidays. Knock on wood,

Jan 19, 2025 • E5051 • 00:01:00

You often hear people say that it's the little things that bring us joy. One of those things is the ability to pay at the pump when I go to fill up my car at the gas station. I started driving before you were allowed to pump our own gas.

Jan 18, 2025 • E5050 • 00:01:00

All eyes are on Washington, D.C., this weekend. And while some of it has to do with the upcoming inauguration, most of the attention surrounds TikTok. The Chinese-owned social media app is on a figurative death row. Unless the owner, ByteDance,

Jan 17, 2025 • E5049 • 00:01:00

For many years, researchers have claimed that birds and dinosaurs are related. But now, some biologists argue that birds have evolved from some species of flying dinosaurs. They are the only remnants to survive the extinction during the Cretaceous peri...