There are some topics I never thought I’d discuss here on The Mason Minute. And slavery is definitely one of those topics, until today. Earlier this week, I learned that the state of Tennessee still has provisions for slavery in our laws. Like many, I’m both stunned and saddened…
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Around this time every year, many of us struggle with adjusting our sleep habits. Of course, Daylight Saving Time is to blame. But thanks to technology, the struggle is just slightly easier. And that’s all because of self-adjusting clocks…
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Today, many people will celebrate by drinking green beer and enjoying a dinner of corned beef and cabbage. But like many things, that traditional St. Patrick’s Day dinner is an American creation. And, I’m sure you know that the green beer isn’t authentic, either…
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You may need to pay closer attention to your credit card statements if you carry tap-and-go cards. More cards are adapting to contactless payments, and with that come challenges. Some people report ghost transactions from their tap-and-go cards. And, of course, no one wants to admit this is happening…
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What’s the worst job? I’ve always thought that it was the person who drove the truck that cleans porta-potties. Or maybe it’s coal miner? Over the weekend, I noticed another job that I wouldn’t want to do. And on the surface, it doesn’t look that bad…
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I’ve never considered myself a lucky person. Like many, I’ve worked hard for everything I’ve got. But recently, I’ve had a few friends tell me that I’m one of the lucky ones. And it’s not for a reason you’d expect…
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If you know anything about me, you know that I love tacos. For me, even bad tacos are better than none at all. But thanks to COVID-19, the only Mexican restaurants I’ve visited in the last year have been of the fast-food variety…
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According to a new study, over the last year, America has gotten much smarter. Well, actually I should say that our homes are getting smarter. And this all happened during the most challenging year we’ve experienced in a long time…
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At my age, it’s often tough to get excited about anything. But I’m excited to have gotten my first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. So that means it’s one down and one to go…
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Are you prepared for a potential zombie apocalypse? No, I’m not kidding. The CDC recently asked this very question. Although we all know that zombies aren’t real, the CDC is attempting to be a bit tongue in cheek. But they do have a motive…
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