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Welcome to Uncommon Sense Issue #354! Prepare to receive some much needed perspective. The American population is largely bloated. Let’s turn that around. Check out my perspective in the Self-Development column. We currently live in a society here in the United States where we share the streets in our communities with violent thugs, criminals who […]

For many people, the idea of losing weight conjures images of strict diets, constant hunger, and complicated rules. Calories must be counted, entire food groups eliminated, and willpower stretched to its breaking point. It’s no wonder so many give up before they see meaningful results. But what if the process were simpler? Intermittent fasting offers […]

There is a particular kind of tragedy that cuts deeper than most: the kind that never had to happen in the first place. Every homicide is devastating, but some carry an added, unbearable weight—the knowledge that the perpetrator had already demonstrated a clear capacity for violence and was nonetheless free to act again. These are […]

Every now and then, I stumble across something so useful that not sharing it would feel borderline irresponsible. This is one of those times. If you’ve ever wanted the power of Adobe Photoshop without the subscription fees, the downloads, or the learning curve that feels like you’re training for a pilot’s license, let me introduce […]

Once we understand what is happening, when action might be appropriate, and who is involved, the practical mind inevitably asks another question: How. “How” questions concern method. They seek pathways from intention to result. Human beings are natural problem-solvers. Faced with a challenge, we instinctively begin searching for procedures, strategies, and tools. We want to […]

Building Your Power of Expression Implacable, adj. Pronunciation: ˈimˈplakəb(ə)l, imˈplākəb(ə)l Meaning: When something is said to be implacable, we mean it is unable to be placated. OK, I’ll stop being sassy and give you a clearer definition. It is something that is relentless, unstoppable, unappeasable, and it can even carry a sort of ruthless, heartless, […]

Announcing: Uncommon Sense Issue 353. People often brag about being street smart, while at the same time negating those who are book smart. The Self-Development column will weight in. The Elephant in the Room column will also weigh in – this time on the thorny issue about Voter ID laws. While the Left claims it’s […]

Which matters more—street smarts or book smarts? It’s one of those debates that never quite goes away. Sit around a dinner table long enough and someone will inevitably declare that “real-world experience beats a classroom any day.” Someone else will counter that without education, you’re just guessing your way through life. Both sides think they’re […]

Let’s talk about something that has quietly become one of the most heated—and misunderstood—debates in our country: voter ID laws. On one side, many Republican lawmakers argue that requiring identification to vote is simply common sense. After all, we show ID to board a plane, drive a car, pick up prescriptions, or even buy certain […]

Most of my readers are familiar with that dependable Italian standby, The Olive Garden. But what you may not realize is just how strong a value they’re quietly serving up every day. On a recent visit, I went with one of my usual favorites: the bottomless soup and salad. It’s simple in concept, but surprisingly […]