There’s something special about the first snowfall of the season. Over the last few days, many of my friends in the northern states enjoyed that first snow. Many took to social media to share how much they loved it. They love it now, but I guarantee they’ll feel different come March or April. I’ve experienced…
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As we go through life, we often use milestones to mark specific points along the way. Significant events usually include things like major anniversaries. Last was our 25th wedding anniversary. That’s obviously a milestone in life. The 26th anniversary doesn’t have the same importance for most. It may not be considered a milestone, but I’m…
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This year, I heard a lot of chatter about changing the date we celebrate Halloween. Many want to make it the last Saturday of October rather than always fall on the 31st. It would become a holiday like Thanksgiving that is day-specific rather than date-specific. While I understand the desire to make celebrating easier for…
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Over the last couple of years, there’s been a lot of discussion about an increase in shoplifting across America. You’d likely think that it’s plagued big cities more than smaller ones. And while the crisis is a problem in cities like New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco, it’s also a challenge for smaller…
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I talked about this subject many years ago here on the Mason Minute. Cursive writing is something they no longer teach in most schools. My wife and I were discussing this just the other day. Because of the computer and tools like email and text messaging, cursive writing seems obsolete. Back in my school days,…
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For both the NHL and NBA, the new season is underway. The NHL hit the ice about two weeks ago, while the NBA hit the court on Tuesday. I’ve never understood why both sports begin playing in October within just a few days of one another. I realize they’re both indoor sports, but by starting their…
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Many know about the McDonald’s spilled coffee lawsuit from the early 1990s. It’s a fascinating story and cost the fast-food giant much more than was requested. The only thing that came out of the lawsuit was warnings added to coffee cups worldwide. After nearly 30 years of this warning, you’d expect everyone to know that…
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Nearly everywhere you go in Nashville, you pay to park. Sure, many malls and shopping centers offer free parking, but it’s a matter of time before that changes. Parking garages and pay lots have been around for a long time, but now they are everywhere. Many don’t even have meters or a machine that spits…
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Over the weekend, Nashville made the national news again. The estranged son of Nashville’s Chief of Police shot two officers in the nearby suburb of La Vergne. There’s no doubt that the shooting was newsworthy. But something that seemed odd to me was how many stories focused on the relationship, or lack thereof, between the…
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I’ve long been fascinated with nostalgia. It comes in waves. Back in the mid to late eighties, America yearned for the 1950s. That’s how we got American Graffiti, Happy Days, and Grease. Now, we seem to be focusing on bringing back the Nineties. Last year, we had the Friends reunion. Last week, the reboot for…
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