It’s the day after Christmas, and here in the Mason household, it’s much more important than Christmas. It’s my wife’s birthday. And for me, that matters so much more. In the nearly 30 years we’ve been together, I’ve tried my best to make sure that it’s a day about her, not just a day of…
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I was out late last night. I got home at 8 p.m. No, that’s not a typo. I’ve finally hit that point where a late night is getting home at a time when most young people are just heading out. Like many, I used to burn the candle at both ends. Back in my radio…
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It’s been a brutally hot summer. And the last few weeks have been miserable. We were under a Heat Advisory for almost ten days straight. A cold front finally came through on Sunday, and our daily highs will now only be in the low 90s. I’ve felt horrible over the last few weeks, and I…
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Most of us have a typical morning routine. I always have to check emails, answer a few, and crunch some numbers. I always do that before I hop in the shower, grab my breakfast and head out the door. Yesterday began like a typical day until I got out of the shower. I put my…
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I’ve never thought of myself as being a lucky man. Nothing has ever come easy. This fact doesn’t honestly bother me. I’m willing to put in the work to accomplish the things I want. But a few things in my life do make me feel blessed. It’s Mother’s Day and the fact that both my…
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People tend to joke that as we get older, we wake up early and eat dinner much earlier than in our youth. And both facts tend to be true. And medical research is now explaining why we don’t get as much sleep as we age. It’s not that the body doesn’t want sleep. There are…
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Doctors are currently researching the effect of women wearing high heels every day. So far, they haven’t been able to come up with any universal conclusions. But there is one thing they agree on, wearing high heels will cause problems for a woman’s feet, ankles, and legs. I think every woman over 40 could have…
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I’ve always loved traveling. And if I have a choice, I prefer taking a car whenever possible. Sure, flying may be easier for some travel, but quick trips in the car are the best. But, as I’ve gotten older, I find that there’s no such thing as quick. Road trips take time; to prepare…
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Doctors often remind us of the healthy habits we should follow to live a long life. Exercising every day is recommended. But, as you age, you need to slow those workouts down. The way we live our lives needs some tweaks as we get older. And while this makes sense on the surface, it’s still…
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Math was never my favorite subject in school. I always got good grades but never thought numbers would become a primary focus in my career. During my radio career, demographics were the numbers that concerned me. They’re also my focus today, in particular…
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