I’ve never considered myself to be a typical romantic. I’m not the kind of guy who buys my wife flowers regularly. I don’t go all out for Valentine’s Day. But every year, on November 1st, I put together a love note for my wife. This year, it marks our 27th wedding anniversary. And while most…
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It’s the day after Christmas, and here in the Mason household, it’s much more important than Christmas. It’s my wife’s birthday. And for me, that matters so much more. In the nearly 30 years we’ve been together, I’ve tried my best to make sure that it’s a day about her, not just a day of…
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When you spend a lot of time on social media, you start noticing a few things. I’m not sure what to call this, though. Perhaps it’s a humble brag. When men take a picture of their attractive wife or girlfriend, they always say she is beautiful inside and out. But is that really what they…
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My wife has stopped counting birthdays. Naturally, you can guess what day it is. Now, I don’t know if this applies to everyone or just her? I’m also betting that this doesn’t mean I should stop buying her gifts for her special day. I’m not holding my breath for that answer…
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So, will you be spending Thanksgiving with your family? If you’re a male, you’re likely going to be spending it with the family of your significant other. I can’t say that it’s always been that way, but it sure seems that way. Throughout the years, I’ve spent more holidays with the families of my wives,…
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I’ve lost track of all of the things I’ve done wrong throughout the years. Now, I’m not talking about the small mistakes; I’m just thinking of the big ones. But now and then, I get something right, very right. Today is the anniversary of one of the things that I truly got right…
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Because of time change, today is 25 hours long. It’s the longest day of the strangest year I’ve ever lived. Thanks to COVID-19, 2020 has been a challenge for every one of us. I’m actually one of the lucky ones, because I get to spend all 25 hours today with the only person I’ve found…
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I don’t know about you, but it’s been a rough year here in the Mason house. But the reason it’s been rough is a bit unique…
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Yesterday I was whining about the fact that there were no freebies anymore. Everything is no buy one and get one free. But my wife proved me wrong…
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Do you remember the old Chi-Chis Mexican Restaurant? I still have a fond place in my heart for the old chain. Many years ago we celebrated my wife’s birthday at Chi-Chis. Back in those days we were thinking party rather than finding a place for a good meal. Who knew that all these years later…
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