Peculiar Questions

Questions are our most powerful intellectual tool. In fact, every invention is the result of someone formulating a question, and then wrestling with that question. There are times I feel particularly contemplative, and I thus ponder questions that are deep, and strange, and peculiar. Sometimes I find myself staring at the ceiling at night, plagued […]

Building Your Power of Expression Sonorous, adj. Pronunciation: ˈsänərəs Meaning: This nifty word has in mind, when speaking of a person’s voice or some other sound, something that is deep and full and rich and resonant. It describes something that is capable of producing a deep or ringing sound. It often implies a voice or […]

Welcome to all of my new subscribers to Uncommon Sense. Prepare to be informed! The Self-Development column will shed some light on a topic that is largely misunderstood. Let’s just say it will help you to see more clearly. We live in politically dynamic times. But what is meant by the word politics? Most people […]

Have you ever noticed that the most successful people seem to have a clarity about where they’re going—even before the rest of the world sees it? They carry within themselves a vision that guides their steps, fuels their persistence, and keeps them moving forward despite setbacks. This isn’t coincidental. It’s the power of visualization at […]

Here’s a primer on today’s political landscape. What does this singular noun, politics, really mean? At its core, politics is about how people live together in groups and make collective decisions, especially regarding power, resources, rights, and responsibilities. It is the process through which societies debate, decide, and implement rules and structures that shape how […]

I love great art. Great art captures the imagination, brings to mind one’s history, and provides a sense of possibilities. Art can present themes that are a reminder of tragedy, of error, of the regrettable. Art can also reflect triumph, virtue, and a sense of the sacred. Great art that adorns one’s home is a […]

It is interesting to note that there are scientists out there that try to measure the relative pain from various stings that we humans sometimes encounter. There’s even a famous Sting Pain Index called the Schmidt Sting Pain Index. It’s one of the strangest projects in entomology (i.e., the scientific study of insects). Created by […]

Building Your Power of Expression Abeyance, n. Pronunciation: əˈbāəns Meaning: A state of temporary inactivity, disuse, or suspension. Usage: ”Matters were held in abeyance pending further inquiries. “After the manager resigned, the decision-making process fell into abeyance.” “Legal proceedings were kept in abeyance while both parties attempted to reach a settlement.”

Glad to get out this second issue in the month of August. And I think you will be glad as well. A lot of people procrastinate. I’ve had that problem myself in times past. The Self-Development column will share a sound solution to the problem. Read it. Now! The Elephant in the Room column will […]

Last Tuesday, I found myself reorganizing my spice rack. Alphabetically. Twice. I don’t even cook that much. But suddenly, alphabetizing paprika before parsley became a matter of national importance. Why? Because I was supposed to be writing this very article. If that little story feels uncomfortably familiar, congratulations—you and I are kin in the noble […]