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School Safety (MM #4289)

With all of the school shootings we’ve had in recent years, it’s frequently on my mind. And even though I don’t have kids, it’s a subject that really bothers me. My wife has been in Indiana for the last few days, and her trip has made me realize something about school safety. Have you ever…

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Chocolate Bark (MM #4288)

Many special treats only show up around this time of year. One of my favorites goes by a few different names, but many simply call it chocolate bark. It often combines chocolate and peppermint. Although, some people opt for toffee or peanut butter rather than peppermint. It’s not something I see very often, but when…

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Bean Burritos (MM #4287)

If you’ve listened to the Mason Minute through the years, you’ve likely heard me talk about food. I was surprised that I had only mentioned one of my favorite foods, bean burritos, just a couple of times. And as much as I love them, I’ve found that they can often be hit or miss…

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For The Living (MM #4286)

One of the things I truly dislike about getting older is the number of funerals you attend. I realize that funerals are for the living, and that’s what makes it more challenging. I needed to be on the road this week but couldn’t get out of town. For the first time, I missed two funerals…

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Holiday Traditions (MM #4285)

The other day in a team meeting, we tackled a team-building exercise. Our topic was holiday traditions. Since we have offices worldwide, it was interesting to hear what some people did for the holidays. But for me, it was a big challenge. I realized that growing up, my family didn’t create any traditions, and I…

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Go Inside (MM #4284)

Sometimes, the little things in life bother us much more than our real problems. I don’t know why I feel this way, but every time I see the words ‘Go Inside For Receipt’ on a gas pump display screen, I get upset. I know it’s not a big deal. And sure, I could honestly use…

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Outdated Reference (MM #4283)

How old is too old? I’m not talking about people here; this is about pop culture. Yesterday in a meeting one of our managers mentioned an old movie. Some staffers looked puzzled, so the manager apologized for his outdated reference. I realize, in our office, we have people aged 20 to 70. But if you…

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Retiring (MM #4282)

Recently I’ve had a few friends and co-workers announce that they were retiring in the coming months. I’ve had many radio and music business friends make similar announcements throughout the years, but the recent declarations were different. This time around, it’s people who are my age or just a couple of years older making the…

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New Headphones (MM #4281)

Even after all my years in radio, I love getting new headphones. These days, I don’t need to buy them quite as often, but I’m always looking out for the perfect pair. While I love my AirPods and wireless earbuds, they’ll never be the same as wearing Koss Pro 4AA’s or Sennheiser HD400’s. Dyson, the…

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Squishmallows (MM #4280)

I do my best to stay up-to-date with pop culture and the latest trends. But sometimes, I find that I’m totally in the dark. Yesterday before a conference call, there was a discussion about the holidays, and my boss mentioned a toy he was searching for, Squishmallows. They’re one of the hottest toys this year….

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