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Uncommon Sense was launched in 2011 for the purpose of providing clarity to people on many issues, and also to float wisdom and intelligence out there as a countermeasure to the nonsense that is often bandied about in the public square. Wisdom and intelligence are sorely lacking in today’s marketplace of ideas. I hope you […]
Be A Man (or A Woman) of Action!
I credit RM for reminding me of some important truths. He called me the other day seeking my advice on a matter he was struggling with. During the course of that conversation, wherein I gave him brilliant advice, the conversation turned to some things I was struggling with myself. I’m a deal-maker at heart. Very […]
Restoring American Culture – Part 2 of 3 by Roger Kimball
In a 1973 essay, “Utopianism, Ancient and Modern,” commentator Irving Kristol touched upon the conservative indifference to the claims of culture. “For two centuries,” he wrote, the very important people who managed the affairs of this society could not believe in the importance of ideas—until one day they were shocked to discover that their children, […]
Relationships: It’s All About Fit
I have been a participant in many conversations over the last year about relationships. I’m talking about male-female romantic relationships. Many of these conversations have involved current or former college students of mind. Many others have involved peers of mine. Sometimes the conversation involves a person who wants to be in a relationship with a […]
Pied
Building Your Power of Expression Pied, adj. Pronunciation: Pīd Meaning: Refers to having two (or more) differing colors, especially in blotches or patches. It is often used to describe animals, horses in particular. Birds, cats, and dogs are often the recipients of the adjective, although the term is not exclusive to animals. It can also […]