The Reluctant Warrior

There is a passage found in an ancient sacred text (The Book of Mormon) which is at once fascinating and disquieting. The passage is a statement by a Hebrew prophet of God who had lived in the area around Jerusalem in the days of the biblical prophet Jeremiah, around 600 BC. This prophet I have […]

Building Your Power of Expression Sublimate, v. Pronunciation: ˈsəbləˌmāt Meaning: To sublimate is to divert or modify (an instinctual impulse) into a culturally higher or socially more acceptable activity, such as to quell or suppress one’s darker impulses. Usage: “My guess is he would tend to sublimate his hurt and anger into humor. ” “Freud […]

Put down whatever it is you are doing:  Uncommon Sense Issue #341 awaits your attention. The Self-Development column will explore the concept of empathy.  Reading it may give you a whole new understanding of what is involved with empathy. The Elephant in the Room column addresses a somewhat important footnote tied to the assassination of […]

Empathy is often described as one of the noblest of human capacities. It is the ability to place oneself in another’s situation, to feel—at least in part—what they feel, and to respond with compassion and understanding. In our age of rapid communication and constant noise, empathy stands out as a rare and transformative skill. But […]

After Charlie Kirk was murdered in cold blood by a radicalized Left-Wing zealot on September 10th, just 26 days ago, many people on the Left cheered wildly. I already documented 26 specific examples in Uncommon Sense #340 demonstrating that Leftists mocked Kirk’s assassination, showed hatred toward Kirk and his grieving family, and basically celebrated the […]

In the previous issue of Uncommon Sense, (Issue #340) I mentioned that Scottsdale Community College had brought me on board to offer a course beginning October 27th that will run for 8-weeks. That online course is titled Business Communication (Section #34394). I was happily informed just last week that they would like to have me teach […]

One of my favorite places to go is the Musical Instrument Museum. Located in the northern reaches of Phoenix, it’s about an hour’s drive from my home. But the drive is always worth it, whether I am attending a cultural event, a live concert, or wandering for hours through the museum itself, captivated by their […]

Building Your Power of Expression Parity, n. Pronunciation: ˈperədē Meaning: This word has in mind the state or condition of being equal, especially on matters of status or pay. Usage: “The issue is the euro’s parity with the dollar.” “Ultimately we are seeking parity of between rural workers and those in industrial occupations. ” “The […]

We resume with yet another issue of Uncommon Sense – our 340th issue. Some of us need to be reminded of the importance of setting boundaries. We become at the mercy of outside forces and other people’s agendas if we do not set boundaries. Read the Self-Development column for some good advice on what to […]

Let’s be honest: “boundaries” often sound like something you put around a garden to keep out nosy neighbors or rogue squirrels. But in business and in life, boundaries are less about fences and more about sanity. Without them, you end up exhausted, resentful, and—ironically—the very opposite of helpful. Why Boundaries Matter Think of boundaries as […]