The Mason Minute

The other day, my wife received a sympathy gift from some of her co-workers. It was one of those Edible Arrangement bouquets. We've received a couple of them throughout the years, and I noticed that it's always the same fruit in this gift basket.

When you read most obituaries, they often suggest that you donate to a specific charity instead of buying flowers. When my father-in-law passed away last week, we didn't do that. But if you're inclined, The Michael J.

Years ago, most people only subscribed to newspapers, magazines, and perhaps cable TV. But today, thanks to technology, most of us have numerous subscriptions. I keep track of most, but keeping track is difficult. Recently,

The Tennessee Legislature is currently in session here in Nashville. It's a special session created to discuss school safety and gun control. While many across the state want them to tackle the pressing issues, they have something else in mind.

I'm not a big fan of hospitals. And while I know that they serve an essential purpose, I don't know many people who would disagree. I don't think about hospitals much, but that's been different the last few days. While on the road over the weekend,

I noticed something strange the last few weeks. I've seen a lot of dead and smelly skunks in my travels. August can't be skunk season. Now it's not like I keep track of these things, but I usually notice the smell of dead skunks in the spring and fa...

My father-in-law passed away over the weekend. He was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease 4 years ago, and we witnessed how cruel it is. We think he could have suffered for a few years prior but never experienced the associated tremors that so many have...

I often find news on the internet amusing. And when you see something on multiple websites, it must be a big deal. So, the potential for a new Frosty flavor must be huge news because I saw it everywhere. But right now, it's just a rumor.

One of the hazards of getting older is that we often have to start taking some medicine. And that's not for humans; it happens to our pets, too. After a recent trip to our veterinarian, our cat Bizzie was diagnosed with thyroid issues,

In many towns across America, tonight's a big night. It's the first night of the high school football season. For most of my life, I've paid little attention to the tradition of Friday Night Lights. But since a couple of my nephews started playing f...