old age

Good Health (MM #1603)

We’re told throughout our life that we need do whatever we can to maintain our health. That makes perfect sense; but can good health actually be a bad thing? The answer might surprise you…

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The Best Of: Old Age (MM #1599)

Today, it’s another “best of” podcast, Or you might call it a rerun. I know… saying ‘best of’ is too kind. Today, we’re looking back at a Mason Minute from a little over 2 years ago. Back in 2013 we were coping with getting older. Sadly, we’re still coping with old age. I guess that’s…

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Turning 40 (MM #1586)

For some reason, I have a lot of friends and acquaintances who have recently turned or are soon to be turning 40. And every one of them is complaining about feeling old. That truly makes me laugh…

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Time Flies By (MM #1561)

As you get older, there’s no doubt that your views on life differ from when you were young. One of those areas where I notice a big difference, is time. As you get older, time flies…

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Dear Old Dad (MM #1551)

Today is the day that we celebrate dear old dad. It’s Father’s Day, and of course I’m thinking about my dad. But as I get older I worry more about my father every day, because I have to deal with the fact that he’s getting older too. Even if I don’t like it!

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A Good Night’s Sleep (MM #1550)

Sleep is always something that has been tough for me. Sure, there was a short time when I was younger where I could sleep for 10 or 12 hours at a time. But now, it’s not just the amount of sleep I get that’s a problem; it’s the quality of sleep. Is it too much…

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Before Your Time (MM #1525)

When you get to be an old timer like me, you often find yourself finishing sentences with the phrase, ‘but that was before your time’. And I have a feeling it’s one of those phrases that I’m doomed to utter many more times as I age…

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Magnets And Copper (MM #1510)

No matter how old you are, I don’t have to tell you that getting older stinks. Sure, there are some decent aspects, but often the downside outweighs the upside. Today we touch on a couple of subjects you’ll want to be familiar with when you get old; magnets and copper…

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Ghost Of Girlfriends Past (MM #1458)

I was sitting here the other night clicking through the channels when the movie Ghost of Girlfriends past came on. Now I realize that it just happened to be shear coincidence that one of my exes was celebrating her birthday. And that made me wonder…

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The Power Nap (MM #1449)

I’ve always been amused with the phrase “power nap”. I understand the concept, I’ve just never been able to grasp the power part. I’ve been grasping the nap part a lot lately, and I’m not sure if that’s a good thing…

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