COVID-19 has given many of us a slightly different perspective on the mundane parts of life. Both kids and adults don’t mind an occasional snow day. But, as we’ve learned this week, for many people snow days are gone forever…
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Every week when we go to the grocery store, we find something new that is missing from the shelves. Of course, this is because of COVID-19. I just read about yet another shortage, this time in the produce aisle. And naturally, that has me asking questions…
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A wide variety of items at the grocery store have been harder to find over the last year. Recently, one of my breakfast favorites, Grape-Nuts has been missing from the store shelves. And the company that makes the breakfast cereal can’t, or won’t explain exactly why…
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Over the last month or so, we’ve all become aware of new COVID-19 strains that spread very easily. Once again, doctors and experts are telling us that face masks are the key. But, you must cover your nose with them. Some people still have a problem with that. And the solution is not fun…
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We’re all used to rising prices at the grocery. Even though we don’t like it, it’s a fact of life. COVID-19 caused many producers to hike prices over the last 6 months. But they’re not done. Soon, you will see a big jump in prices in one grocery aisle. And the reason is interesting…
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Since COVID-19 began, many people have taken to bumping elbows rather than shaking hands. And I truly thought that elbow bumps were something new, but they aren’t. So, does anyone know the proper etiquette? I have so many questions…
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Over the weekend I was looking through the Mason Minute archive. And I noticed that since COVID-19 engulfed our world, the mood of my podcast has changed a bit. So, I decided to issue myself somewhat of a personal challenge. And this one could be tough…
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Because of COVID-19, the television industry has been forced to make some big changes. Filming new TV shows continues to be a challenge. So, one quick and easy way to create new programming is to bring back game shows. But I’ve noticed that today’s game show hosts may be famous, they’re missing one big thing……
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For months now, everyone is talking about getting back to normal. But at this point, is that even possible? Today, I pose the question should we focus on typical rather than normal? While they are similar, there is a difference…
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If you’re like most people, I know you’d like to snap your fingers and make 2020 disappear. And while today is technically the end of this horrible year, it will never go away. As much as we don’t want to, we need to remember 2020 for as long as we can. If we remember what…
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