hobbies

State Capitals (MM #1923)

I’ve lived in a variety of state capitals throughout my life. And I’m living in one right now of course, here in Nashville. For some reason state capitals have always interested me. And it’s not just the capitol building that I find interesting, is often times the city itself…

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Bowling Coach (MM #1810)

I think I’ve found my next career. I’m going to be a bowling coach. I can’t bowl myself anymore. But I can sure tell others what to do. You know what they say; those who can do. And those who can’t…

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I Love My Car (MM #1595)

I don’t know why, but I truly love my car. Some people simply view their car as transportation, but I’ve loved my Mini Cooper since the first day I drove it a decade ago. And now that loves has gone to new extremes…

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Thrill Of The Hunt (MM #1487)

When it comes to collecting, to shopping, or even my favorite current hobby of photography I love the thrill of the hunt. The search for that one special thing is always exciting…

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Jigsaw Puzzles (MM #1406)

This may seem like an odd question, but whatever happened to jigsaw puzzles? I know that they still sell them, but does anyone still do them?

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Wandering Around (MM #1376)

If you’re a Baby Boomer (or older) you surely remember the classic song by Dion called ‘The Wanderer’. For some reason, it’s always been a song that I could relate to…

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A Long List (MM #1370)

For some reason, I have list making on my mind. A couple of weeks ago I was discussing Christmas lists, and now I’m thinking about…

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Route 66 (MM #1264)

There are some subjects that just stare you in the face for years and you don’t even notice. But every now and then you realize something…

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Small Town Saturday (MM #1228)

I was born in the big city (Chicago), and for most of my life I have lived in some of the bigger cities in the US. But these days, on Saturday, I prefer to spend in small towns…

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The Time Has Come (MM #1108)

Many times here on the Mason Minute I’ve taken about the perils up growing up. Notice I didn’t say growing old! And some times as we get older we have to come to some tough realizations…

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