kevin mason

No Pain, No Gain (MM #3674)

People have been uttering the phrase no pain, no gain for decades. But it has been around in some form for hundreds of years. And while many people use it when discussing exercise, it actually pertains to so much more…  

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Smart Consumer (MM #3673)

Like many, I do my best to be a smart consumer. I can spend hours researching items that I’m looking to buy. Thanks to the internet, we have access to more data than ever before. Of course, we can sometimes find too much information…

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Ketchup (MM #3672) 

Over the past week, I’ve seen many of my friends share news stories about the latest shortage. Yes, thanks to COVID-19, we can expect to see ketchup in short supply. But in all honesty, the condiment is still easy to find, unless you want packets. And that is where we have a lack of supply……

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FOGO (MM #3671)

For years, the fear of missing out or FOMO has consumed people. But now, thanks to COIVD-19, we have a new concern. It’s known as FOGO or the fear of going out. And while this seems silly, it’s real…  

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Next Hotel Stay (MM #3670)

Over the last year, COVID-19 has forced many businesses to change the way they operate. Some changes are temporary, and some will become permanent. Restaurants, sporting events, and the airline industry have started to adapt. And your next hotel stay may change as well. Some of the perks that you’ve loved could be going away…

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Argue (MM #3669)

Over the last few years, I’ve noticed that people want to argue more. Are they upset, or do they want to be heard? Today, we have so many ways to magnify our voice, but we also have more people trying. Perhaps this is people just seeking more attention…  

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Modern Chivalry (MM #3668) 

Today, I have just one question. Is modern chivalry dead? I’m talking simple things, like opening the car door for a woman or offering your jacket when it’s cold. We were taught these things in our youth, but the world is changing. Where do these items fit in our modern world? I truly wonder…  

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Handle Stress (MM #3667)

We all handle stress differently. Things that bother me, may or may not bother you. And how stress affects us is also for everyone. Researchers have long known that anxiety can cause gray hair, but recently they have also finally proven that it can cause…

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Pay The Price (MM #3666) 

When you’re in your teens, you never worry about the future. Adulthood is just a vague concept. But as we learn, you always pay the price at some point. When I was a teen, I did whatever I needed to be a better basketball player. I never worried about the outcome later in life…  

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Easter Bunny (MM #3665)

While I loved the Easter Bunny like most children, I never understood how it tied into Easter. As I got older, I started thinking it might be a made-up retail ploy. But I recently learned that for hundreds of years now, rabbits have been connected to the holiday…  

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