summer

Humidity (MM #2621)

It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity. How many times have we heard that old adage? Obviously, humidity is a fact of life for most southerners even outside of the summer months…

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Heatwave (MM #2311)

July 20, 2017 00:01:00

We’re in the middle of a heatwave. I hear a ton of people complaining about the weather, but it’s the middle of July. It’s always hot this time of year. So why is everybody whining?

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Game Shows (MM #2296)

July 5, 2017 00:01:00

If you’ve watched any network TV recently you’ve likely noticed that game shows are making a comeback. I used to love game shows as a kid, but these versions leave me flat.

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I’ve always wondered why the football season begins in August. Isn’t it usually the hottest month of the year. It’s definitely not football weather to me. When I think back to my younger days I always remember how my friends used to hate going to football practice when the weather was so hot and muggy…

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Summer Begins (MM #1895)

May 30, 2016 00:01:00

It’s Memorial Day, and for many people that means summer begins today. And while I understand why people want to focus on summer fun, I wish they’d think more about what today really means. As I’ve gotten older I’ve truly come to appreciate the importance of what today means…

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The Best Of: Air Conditioning (MM #1598)

August 7, 2015 00:01:00

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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Sun Screen (MM #1579)

July 19, 2015 00:01:00

When you’re a fair skinned tow head like me, you’re always reminded to put on some sun screen before you spend any length of time in the sun. I understand what sun screen is supposed to do, but it still drives me crazy…

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Vacation Bible School (MM #1547)

June 17, 2015 00:01:00

I’m not sure if this is happening nationwide, or is simply something that’s happening locally. But I noticed recently that many of the local churches are running their annual vacation bible school much earlier in the summer than they did back when I was young. Is this happening everywhere?

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Winter vs Summer (MM #1530)

May 31, 2015 00:01:00

There aren’t many similarities when you look at winter vs summer. And I’m not even talking about the temperature difference. I’m actually talking specifically about Sundays and the difference between a Sunday in winter and a Sunday in summer…