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The Final (MM #4468)

Now don’t get your hopes up. We’re not announcing that this is the final episode of The Mason Minute podcast. But we are talking about false promises. Have you ever noticed that when someone says anything is the final one, it never seems to be? For years bands have announced they were starting their last…

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Oil Production (MM #4467)

Over the last few years, gas prices have fluctuated wildly. COVID-19 played a big part, but lately, it’s all about making up those lost profits. Many companies are trying to reduce oil production to inflate the prices of gas and heating oil. That means the consumer is at their mercy. So why does the government…

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Hidden Costs (MM #4466)

Prices are rising for everything in our lives. And while I understand cost increases to a point, I get the sense that many companies are simply being greedy. They raise prices because they can get away with it. But the worst part about this game is the hidden costs. It’s one thing for a business…

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File Boxes (MM #4465)

By now, I’m sure you’ve seen the pictures of all the file boxes former President Trump had taken to Mar-a-Lago. Like many, I was shocked when I saw the images of his papers stored in the bathroom and on a ballroom stage. But I’m taken aback for a different reason. Those boxes looked like someone…

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Lifetime Allotment (MM #4464)

We all have things we’re passionate about. But throughout our life, those passions can change. For me, sports is a great example. When I was much younger, sports consumed my life, I was a great player, but that didn’t stop me from playing. When it comes to watching them, I lost interest too. I often…

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Closed Caption (MM #4463)

For many years, closed caption services for television have aided those with hearing loss. But the other day, I saw some of my longtime music and radio friends discussing that they were also using the service when watching TV. They don’t need to use the subtitles because of hearing issues; they use them because the…

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The Barbie Movie (MM #4462)

The Summer movie season is starting to heat up. And one of the most talked about movies of the year will be hitting the theaters in July, the Barbie movie. It stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling and a host of guest stars who play all of the members of Barbie-land. The trailer has been…

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Bagged Ice (MM #4461)

There are days when I gripe and grumble. Okay, there are too many of those days, but deep down inside, I know how good my life is. Today, I’ve got bagged ice on my mind. When I was growing up, we never had enough ice in the freezer. And we always had to fill up…

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Work-Life Balance (MM #4460)

In recent years many people have struggled to find the perfect work-life balance. Then the pandemic came along, and it made us all realize just our precious our time on Earth is. I’ve always struggled to find balance in my life. All my career paths involved industries where you work until the job gets done….

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Morning Routine (MM #4459)

Most of us have a typical morning routine. I always have to check emails, answer a few, and crunch some numbers. I always do that before I hop in the shower, grab my breakfast and head out the door. Yesterday began like a typical day until I got out of the shower. I put my…

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