The Mason Minute

Sep 04, 2024 • E4914 • 00:01:00

As society changes, etiquette is often a topic of discussion. While some things never change, with every new generation, there are always adjustments. One topic that's acceptable in only a few social settings has concerned people for many years.

Sep 03, 2024 • E4913 • 00:01:00

As I write this, I'm sitting in the dark. The only light I have is the glow from the screen on my iPad. Last night, I was getting ready to produce this new episode of the podcast when we lost power at the house.

Sep 02, 2024 • E4912 • 00:01:00

When Labor Day started in the late 1800s, it was a day to honor the people who made their living in the labor trade unions. However, a day to honor only part of the workforce would fail. So, through the years,

Sep 01, 2024 • E4911 • 00:01:00

It's sometimes hard to keep up with all of the characters on TV trying to sell you insurance. Jake from State Farm, The Geico Gecko, and Flo from Progressive are some of the best-known. And while I don't care about those pitch persons or animals,

Aug 31, 2024 • E4910 • 00:01:00

It's the most famous country music show and has been a part of my life for decades. People worldwide know the Grand Ole Opry. I hung out backstage for the first time back in the mid-1980s. Plus, I've had the privilege of watching many artists I work wi...

Aug 30, 2024 • E4909 • 00:01:00

You often hear people talk about wanting to turn back time. Watching my nieces and nephews grow up, I frequently try to remember my life when I was their age—they range in age from 7 to nearly 35. And outside of possibly turning back the clock to 35,

Aug 29, 2024 • E4908 • 00:01:00

I feel miserable. The last week of August and the first week of September are always rough for me. Everything that I'm allergic to hits its peak every year about this time, and the weather will then determine just how bad I feel.

Aug 28, 2024 • E4907 • 00:01:00

People often talk about the feeling that they're being nickeled and dimed to death. I understand the frustration. Today, if you subscribe to any software or app, there's always another upgrade they want you to buy.

Aug 27, 2024 • E4906 • 00:01:00

It always happens this way. Just when people think the weather is starting to get cooler and Fall may come early, we get hit with a heatwave. For much of this week, we expect to have highs near 100. While the daytime heat is no fun,

Aug 26, 2024 • E4905 • 00:01:00

Middle Tennessee basketball fans were frustrated yesterday. If you wanted to watch the Little League World Series championship game on ABC, you couldn't. The Nashville affiliate, WKRN, opted to run a Tennessee Titans preseason game in its place.