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Welcome back to another issue of Uncommon Sense. There is some solid content in this issue waiting for you to sink your teeth into. Ever wonder what separates the winners for the losers? Much of the time it has to do with mindset. The Self-Development column touches on that in a way you will find […]

We live in truly amazing times. If you are located in any part of the Western World, and perhaps almost anywhere on earth, it is astonishing to consider the nature of the society in which we live. Opportunities for formal education, informal education, the chance to read amazing books and other writings in other formats, […]

Ever since Donald Trump left office in January 2021, our southern border has been, for all intents and purposes, wide open. While it is true that neither President Joe Biden nor Vice President and “Border Czar” Kamala Harris have ever candidly stated the obvious, which is that the border is open by design, that in […]

As a practicing historian who delves deeply into the lives of the Founding Fathers with great regularity, combing through their original writings, their letters, and well-researched biographies about them, I continually gain an appreciation for the profundity of uncovering their lives, their thoughts, and their accomplishments. Thus, it thrills me when I am asked to […]

I met Linda in 7th grade. We became close friends in high school, as we were both singers in a vocal jazz group called The Harmattan. We were also close friends in high school because her boyfriend, Andy, was my best friend in high school. After high school (and after she and Andy went their […]

Building Your Power of Expression Risible adj. Pronunciation: ˈrizəbəl Meaning: Something that is capable of causing laughter. The word describes something that is amusing or worthy of laughter, often because it is absurd or ridiculous. Usage: The comedian’s risible performance had the audience in stitches. His risible attempts at dance moves made everyone at the party […]

Don’t worry, folks. In spite of the dark tenor of this issue of Uncommon Sense, I have not abandoned optimism. Still, dark realities must be faced up to. And for whatever reason, this issue #314 is loaded with them. The Self-Development column provides some sound advice on how to stand out in a crowd. Read […]

I was thinking just the other day about phone books. Some of my younger readers may be clueless about what I am referring to. Prior to cell phones being ubiquitous, we had landlines in our homes and in our offices. Right now, I don’t recall when I stopped using a landline in my home, and […]

Sometimes it pays to try to understand your enemies. When Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were elected to the presidency during the 2020 election, the moment they got the keys to the White House in late January 2021, they immediately embarked on a project to do pretty much the opposite of whatever it was that […]

Two quick testimonials for your consideration: “You are an excellent communicator and I am honored to have been in the presence of someone so mentally sharp. Thank you for your informative presentation on The Founding Fathers and for sharing your knowledge.” – Joseph Vadnay, Rotary Club of Redlands “Thanks for your excellent program yesterday. I […]