Throughout the years, I’ve spent a lot of time in stores like The Home Depot and Lowes, looking for numerous lawn tools. We’ve spent time looking for everything from lawn movers to string trimmers and everything in between. Yesterday, we had to find a simple leaf rake. You’d think something like that would be easy,…
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McDonald’s is once again featuring some of their beloved advertising characters. Recently we discussed the return of the Hamburglar. But this week, another long-time favorite, Grimace, has been the talk of the internet. The home of the golden arches has been promoting its new Grimace Birthday Meal, which is kind of like a Happy Meal…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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