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Time marches on. July ends today and August commences tomorrow. Summer is passing us by, as is time itself. And yet, you will now expose yourself so some important food for thought, wisdom to embrace, knowledge to add to your intellect. . . Let’s see what awaits you. All of us are unique in some […]

There is something to be said for distinctiveness. What sets one car apart from another car? Or, adding some granularity into the equation, what makes a Lamborghini different from a Ferrari, or a Bentley from a Rolls Royce? What makes an Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max distinct from a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6? What makes […]

Sometimes it is instructive to merely make passing mention of the continued madness that is Leftism. Let’s take a quick stroll down memory lane to see the Left-wing trends and happenings that point to a growing erosion of decency and normalcy, shall we? The Supreme Court ruled that former President Donald Trump does have some […]

Perhaps you have become displaced in your job. Perhaps you have been “let go,” for whatever reason, or perhaps you see layoffs in the forecast. You may be vulnerable. Or it could be that you are gainfully employed but you are burned out, unmotivated, and looking for a new challenge. While you will be scrambling […]

Abraham Lincoln once said “The better part of one’s life consists of his friends.”  Hard to argue with that. Sitting just the other day with a great friend (SE) whom I first met back in 1996, I was reminded that while truly great individuals are not common, they are out there. It’s up to me […]

Building Your Power of Expression Specter, n. Pronunciation: ˈspektər Meaning: Although this word originally referred to a ghost, which for some people is scary enough, the meaning of this word has expanded to encompass anything that is widely feared as a possible unpleasant or even dangerous occurrence. Usage: The direction you are suggesting may well lead […]

Well we are halfway through July. It’s quite hot here in the Phoenix area, but we have some hot items to cover in this issue of Uncommon Sense. Let’s see what awaits you. . . In the Self-Development column, I give you a helpful reminder about a matter involving communication. Ignore it at your peril. […]

Conversation can bring us together, but there is a major faux pas that can tear us apart. Allow me to explain. Just the other day, while sitting at my work station, I overheard two men speaking to each other. I’m not entirely certain what the topic of their conversation entailed, but they seemed to be […]

“May you live in interesting times.”     The quote above is said to be a bit of ancient Chinese wisdom. We certainly do seem to be living in interesting times, especially on the political front given that we are in an election season. And as we’ve heard in all of the presidential elections of […]

Perhaps you have become displaced in your job. Perhaps you have been “let go,” for whatever reason, or perhaps you see layoffs in the forecast. You may be vulnerable. Or it could be that you are gainfully employed but you are burned out, unmotivated, and looking for a new challenge. While you will be scrambling […]