kevin mason

Buy Me A Drink (MM #4518)

The other day, I was driving behind a car with the phrase; Just got married, buy me a drink painted on its windows. A lot of bachelorettes who come to town do the same thing. Now that we have services like Venmo, making silly requests is easy. Maybe I’ve become a cranky old man because…

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Leprosy (MM #4516)

There are days when you want to scream; what’s going on? A couple of weeks ago, I talked about malaria cases in the U.S. Now; I read that leprosy is surging in Central Florida. Wasn’t leprosy something that only happened in biblical times? I thought that was the case, but find that the peak of…

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Trees (MM #4515)

Trees play an essential part in our lives. They provide oxygen, wood, paper, food, and much more. But in our neighborhoods, trees can also be a nuisance. Sure, I know they provide shade and help cool our cities, but in some communities like Nashville, they also cause many problems. Because our soil is primarily clay,…

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Too Old (MM #4514)

It’s been a topic of political discussion for decades. The subject is usually just whispered in the halls of buildings throughout Washington, DC. But recently, the whispers feel like they’ve become a shouting match. How old is too old? Many people question whether Joe Biden and Donald Trump should run for President because of their…

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Police Cars (MM #4513)

Like most cities, the speed limit in Nashville is only a suggestion during rush hour. Of course, drivers are always looking for police cars in their rearview mirror. And when they see one, drivers quickly slow down and observe the rules. It was easy when the police were driving big white Chevrolets, but now…

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Strawberries (MM #4512)

Hypertension has been something that I’ve been concerned with since my early twenties. So I’m interested anytime I can find information about ways to lower my blood pressure. Recent research says a slight change in my diet can make a big difference. A study from San Diego State University says adding two servings of strawberries…

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Tastee-Freez (MM #4511)

It was National Chili Dog Day a couple of days ago, and whenever I think of chili dogs, I think about John Cougar’s 1980s classic, Jack and Diane. It’s the song that made Tastee-Freez famous for those living across America. I grew up in the Midwest, enjoying hamburgers, chili dogs, and soft-serve from the Tastee-Freez….

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Silver Alert (MM #4510)

Most Americans are familiar with the Amber Alert program; It helps locate missing and endangered children. It was adopted nationwide over 20 years ago. A similar program started a few years ago, and it helps find missing senior citizens. In most states like Tennessee, it’s known as the Silver Alert. And while the program continues…

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Eat An Early Dinner (MM #4509)

Since the dawn of time, people who eat an early dinner are considered old. Others often tease them about being a senior citizen. But life has changed a lot over the last few years. Research has found that the number of people who eat dinner before 5 pm has risen significantly. Much of that is…

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Pop Culture (MM #4508)

I’ve been a collector for decades. It all started with political campaign buttons back in the 1960s. I’ve collected a wide variety, most centered on pop culture. I always said that someday I’d start to sell my collection. And after years of moving my stuff from town to town, it’s time to be a seller…

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