There’s strength in numbers; that’s what they’ve often told us. And the other night, I found out that was true in a new way. For the longest time, I thought a service outage and a service interruption were the same thing. My internet provider informed me that there was a difference. If one or two…
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I’ve noticed more cars and trucks here in Tennessee with tinted windows. People use the excuse that it helps keep the vehicle cooler, but I’m betting it has more to do with not wanting people to look inside. For years, people usually just darkened the driver and passenger side windows. But now, I see more…
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I’ve never understood why radio stations feel the need to do special programs over the holidays. They never sound as good as regular programming. And this has been going on for decades. And I’m not just talking about AM and FM radio. Satellite radio is guilty too. I’ve been listing to the Classic Rock channel;…
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Years ago, my father warned me that there would come a day when I would hate shaving. And, of course, he was correct. Like most men, I hated shaving soon after I needed to do it daily. To this day, I shave as little as possible, many once or twice a week. My father, who’s…
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For decades, hot dog lovers have argued whether it’s okay to put ketchup on a hot dog. I’m a purist who says ketchup has no business near that bun. But a company known for battling to change perceptions thinks they have a solution. The bottlers of Pepsi are getting into the condiment business for something…
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For many, when the weather gets steamy, it’s the perfect time for iced tea. Here in the south, anytime is a perfect time for tea. But during the hazy, hot summer months, start making sun tea. But did you know that it could be dangerous? The CDC warns us that bacteria can form when making…
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I was 5 or 6 when I visited my first all-you-can-eat restaurant, King’s Buffet, in Cheyenne, WY. I loved a good buffet. For that matter, I loved the mediocre ones too. And my waistline never recovered. I stopped eating at them decades ago. Many are out of business, with Golden Corral among the few survivors….
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Over the last few years, spam texts have become a growing problem for most people. I get anywhere from five to ten in a week, and the numbers keep increasing monthly. Here in Tennessee, we have a new law that will go into effect on Sunday that hopes to curb all of these unwanted texts….
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During the pandemic, many businesses had to get creative in attracting customers to their stores. Since many didn’t want to go inside and be around people, many took a cue from fast-food restaurants and added drive-thrus. And while drive-up windows have been around for a long time, businesses now use them to cut costs and…
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I’ve touched on this subject before, but I don’t remember if it was on The Mason Minute podcast or my Road Warrior video blog. I’m talking about traffic light etiquette. I’ve noticed more people have problems with vehicle spacing when stopped at a light or stop sign. They’re leaving too much space between vehicles, and…
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