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Live For Today (MM #1763)

I admit, I’m one of those people who live for today. I wish I could think about the future and things like retirement, but I get it honestly. I’m trying to get better, but it’s not easy…

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The 50-50 Club (MM #1710)

Today my in-laws are celebrating their 50th anniversary. And while that’s an amazing achievement for any couple, my wife and I have now become members of a pretty exclusive club. I call it the 50-50 club. Because as of today we both have parents who have celebrated at least 50 years of marriage…

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When The Roles Reverse (MM #1672)

They say that there comes a time in the life of a parent and child when the roles reverse. My father turns 80 today, and I’ve noticed over the last couple of years that there are times when our roles are reversing…

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Putting Age In Perspective (MM #1650)

We all handle getting older in different ways. I like to tease my father about ‘being a old man’. It’s a fun game we play. But sometimes, it’s interesting what events can truly put age in perspective…

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Bad Parents (MM #1610)

I’m a pretty well adjusted guy, but I’m no longer sure how I got that way. For years I thought that my parents did a good job of raising me. But lately I’ve begun to have my doubts. Were my mother and father actually bad parents?

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The Best Of: Air Conditioning (MM #1598)

Today, we have a first. It’s our first ever ‘best of’ The Mason Minute. In all honesty we weren’t planning to ever run a best of, but real life has definitely intervened this week. I had planned ahead for a last minute trip out of town, but didn’t plan for a few extra days away…

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Tripping Up The Routine (MM #1368)

It’s not often that I feel so conflicted that I truly just don’t know what to do. Well, I’ve been truly struggling with a decision lately….

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Bring the Kids (MM #1365)

We were out doing some Christmas shopping the other day an noticed something very strange. At least I think it was strange…

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The Most Important Day (MM #1288)

Now I realize that today won’t be as important to you as it is to me (unless the Mason Minute has become the only thing that gets you through life), but to me, today is more important than my birthday…

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It’s A Gift (MM #1254)

Is it just me, or is gift giving getting to be more difficult? I didn’t used to have any problem finding the right gifts for family and friends…

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