The hourglass is running on empty, but Uncommon Sense comes through for the first of two December issues!

The Self-Development column will school you on a communication flaw you don’t want to be caught doing.

The Elephant in the Room column will answer a question from a friend who asked for my take on why Christians (of which she is one) voted for Donald Trump (which she did not do herself).

The From Ara’s Journal column addresses a common question, but does so differently than is usually the case.

The World of Words column dishes up another winner of a word. Adopt it, use it, and burnish your reputation as an articulate person worthy of respect.

Christmas is this week. I wish God’s blessings to you all as we celebrate the birth of the Christ-child.

OK, let’s get started.

Ara Norwood