I came to a hard realization recently. I’m not the man I used to be. It came on quickly, or perhaps I didn’t notice all of the signs. I don’t have the mobility that I used to have. All I was trying to do was reach for something on the bottom shelf, and I couldn’t…
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Recently I’ve noticed that we’re getting more mail and email that start with the words, “you’re invited.” Now it’s not like we’re getting an invitation to a party or something fun. Usually, these messages are just some type of solicitation for a credit card or something equally annoying. I can’t believe people fall for this…
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It was a sad day yesterday here in Nashville. The man dubbed the Mayor of Music Row, Charlie Monk, passed away at age 84. You likely know him if you listened to Willie’s Roadhouse or Prime Country on Sirius/XM. Charlie was a dear friend and a mentor. He’d had a rough couple of years healthwise,…
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With all of the school shootings we’ve had in recent years, it’s frequently on my mind. And even though I don’t have kids, it’s a subject that really bothers me. My wife has been in Indiana for the last few days, and her trip has made me realize something about school safety. Have you ever…
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If you’ve listened to the Mason Minute through the years, you’ve likely heard me talk about food. I was surprised that I had only mentioned one of my favorite foods, bean burritos, just a couple of times. And as much as I love them, I’ve found that they can often be hit or miss…
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One of the things I truly dislike about getting older is the number of funerals you attend. I realize that funerals are for the living, and that’s what makes it more challenging. I needed to be on the road this week but couldn’t get out of town. For the first time, I missed two funerals…
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The other day in a team meeting, we tackled a team-building exercise. Our topic was holiday traditions. Since we have offices worldwide, it was interesting to hear what some people did for the holidays. But for me, it was a big challenge. I realized that growing up, my family didn’t create any traditions, and I…
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Sometimes, the little things in life bother us much more than our real problems. I don’t know why I feel this way, but every time I see the words ‘Go Inside For Receipt’ on a gas pump display screen, I get upset. I know it’s not a big deal. And sure, I could honestly use…
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How old is too old? I’m not talking about people here; this is about pop culture. Yesterday in a meeting one of our managers mentioned an old movie. Some staffers looked puzzled, so the manager apologized for his outdated reference. I realize, in our office, we have people aged 20 to 70. But if you…
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