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Welcome to Uncommon Sense Issue #354! Prepare to receive some much needed perspective. The American population is largely bloated. Let’s turn that around. Check out my perspective in the Self-Development column. We currently live in a society here in the United States where we share the streets in our communities with violent thugs, criminals who […]

For many people, the idea of losing weight conjures images of strict diets, constant hunger, and complicated rules. Calories must be counted, entire food groups eliminated, and willpower stretched to its breaking point. It’s no wonder so many give up before they see meaningful results. But what if the process were simpler? Intermittent fasting offers […]

There is a particular kind of tragedy that cuts deeper than most: the kind that never had to happen in the first place. Every homicide is devastating, but some carry an added, unbearable weight—the knowledge that the perpetrator had already demonstrated a clear capacity for violence and was nonetheless free to act again. These are […]

Every now and then, I stumble across something so useful that not sharing it would feel borderline irresponsible. This is one of those times. If you’ve ever wanted the power of Adobe Photoshop without the subscription fees, the downloads, or the learning curve that feels like you’re training for a pilot’s license, let me introduce […]

Once we understand what is happening, when action might be appropriate, and who is involved, the practical mind inevitably asks another question: How. “How” questions concern method. They seek pathways from intention to result. Human beings are natural problem-solvers. Faced with a challenge, we instinctively begin searching for procedures, strategies, and tools. We want to […]

Building Your Power of Expression Implacable, adj. Pronunciation: ˈimˈplakəb(ə)l, imˈplākəb(ə)l Meaning: When something is said to be implacable, we mean it is unable to be placated. OK, I’ll stop being sassy and give you a clearer definition. It is something that is relentless, unstoppable, unappeasable, and it can even carry a sort of ruthless, heartless, […]