The Mason Minute

Daily musings from the mind of Kevin Mason; a retired radio guy who just won't give up the microphone. Looking for an idea of what the podcast sounds like? Think Andy Rooney meets Paul Harvey..... with better eyebrows and less talent!

https://masonminute.com/

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episode 4234: Hyphen


Even though I did very well in my English and grammar classes during my school years, I still struggle with one thing. When is it proper to use a hyphen? Now, let's distinguish the hyphen and the dash. The dash separates two words,


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episode 4733: Last Minute


I've long wondered if researchers have ever studied why some procrastinate while others don't. I don't put everything off until the last minute, but the added pressure can be good. When I was in school, I delayed studying for any test as long as I co...


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episode 4732: Becoming A Grandparent


As we get older, we all share many life experiences, But for those of us without children, it's a bit different. There are so many points in adulthood I don't have a benchmark. The other day, I read that Chili from the group TLC is becoming a grandpare...


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episode 4731: Stressed Out


These are very trying times. We're all stressed out. There's little we can do to avoid it. But some folks are more stressed than others. According to a recent survey, Tennessee is the most stressed state in the US. I should be surprised, but I'm not.


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episode 4730: Insurance Prices


I've never met anyone pleased with insurance prices. Whether you're looking for auto rates or the cost of a homeowner's policy, the costs are continually increasing. And those price hikes are only going to get worse.


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episode 4729: Slot Cars


One of my favorite hobbies when I was young was my slot cars. My parents got me my first track and cars in the early 1970s and was hooked. I used any money I saved to buy more cars and accessories. Like most hobbies, popularity comes and goes.


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episode 4728: Record Stores


As I was scrolling through Spotify looking for music to play, I realized just how much I missed the record stores. While I do have everything I want to listen to available all the time online, the joy of searching isn't the same.


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episode 4727: In Like A Lion


The month of March is here, and if you believe folklore, it's coming in like a lion. Don't worry; it will leave like a lamb when the month is over. I don't know when they taught us that old proverb, but I bet it was in 2nd or 3rd grade.


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episode 4726: Leap Day


People often seem to forget Leap Day. Most people pay little attention since it only happens every four years. I've always thought that we should celebrate it in some unique way. Most people would want to turn it into a drinking holiday like St Patrick...


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episode 4725: Dynamic Pricing


Many industries prefer to use a dynamic pricing model. The airline and hotel industries are great examples. But have you ever heard of a fast food restaurant using this surge pricing system? Well, if you haven't, you'd better get ready.


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