kevin mason

Errand Day (MM #3804)

For most people, myself included, Saturday is usually errand day. Now, of course, there are exceptions, but for many, Saturday is the best day to get things done. But lately, I’ve started doing them on Friday night. And there’s a big reason why…   

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The In-Between (MM #3803)

The worst place to be is in the middle, or as some call it, the in-between. It’s the place that most of us seem to reside these days. Those who have the most extreme views are rarely in the majority. And for everyone close to the middle, life can be exhausting…

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Backup Power (MM #3802)

Every time we have a thunderstorm, it reminds me how much we need to buy a generator for our home. Now, we live so much of our life online we can’t afford to lose power. Having a source for backup power would make me feel much better, especially in our ever-connected world…   

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Slight Panic (MM #3801)

Yesterday, I woke up in a slight panic. I felt awful, a little spacey. I wasn’t feeling very well. And then it hit me, was this one of my allergy attacks, or was it COVID-19? Thanks to the pandemic, I think we’re all going to feel that fear whenever we’re under the weather. Luckily, I…

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Full Circle (MM #3800)

I find it interesting how some things in life evolve. Often, some items or trends come around in a full circle. For example, have you heard about what will likely be the next trend in fast food? It may sound familiar…

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Make It Rain (MM #3799)

Every year for the last few years, I watch the horrible fires that ravage California. And that always leads me to try to learn more about why this happens. Of course, it makes me wonder if scientists can actually help make it rain to minimize these fires. And while the potential is there, there are…

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Voice From My Past (MM #3798)

The other night, a voice from my past paid a visit. Now, sometimes these voices can haunt you. But that wasn’t the case here. At first, I was a bit shocked by this visitor, but in the end…   

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Beanie Babies (MM #3797)

I’ve been a collector most of my life. But I never really got the 1990s hysteria around Beanie Babies. But I was a documentary the other night that finally explained why they were so popular. It had nothing to do with how cute those little plush toys were. It was all because of the internet……

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Internet Scams (MM #3796)

Every day I hear another story about a senior citizen becoming a victim of online fraud. But recently a new age group has started having a problem with internet scams. And this one might shock you; it’s Gen Z. It’s hard to believe that so many internet-savvy youngsters are also falling prey…   

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Human Decency (MM #3795)

Lately, like many, I’ve been wondering if we can rebound from all the turmoil in our world. There’s been division before, but now, it seems that human decency is of great concern. I wish I had answers, but like so many others, I only have questions…   

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