Uncommon Sense
Joel E. LorentzenUncommonly sensible and entertaining commentary on some of the world's weirdness
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The Scale Illusion
Does it scale?
How often have you heard this question used to dismiss a business plan or pre-empt yet another proposal to solve society’s problems?
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Manly Aspirations for Father's Day
Dear Reader – this is a revision of a piece I originally published several years ago. The original inspiration was an objection to the “new masculine ideal.” In this piece, I don’t object to anything. I like it better. Enjoy! -Joel
When cr...
Three - It's a Really Good Number
Growing up in the late 60’s and early 70’s, I had two brothers close in age; within five years. John was the oldest, Mitch the youngest. I was in the middle. We came of age on a farm where a primary input was physical labor. We worked toget...
On Things That Can't Be Overstated
Again this year, a series of decisions from the Supreme Court of the United States are anticipated whose importance, we are told, “cannot be overstated.” And again, this year, I am annoyed and skeptical. The overused phrase signals more hyp...
To the Muscatine High School Class of '76
Author’s Note - My high school class is planning its 50th reunion this October. I’m struck by how much time has passed, and by how much contact I’ve let slip through inattention. So I offer this reflection. I’m not certain if any classmates...
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Midwest-based, semi-retired engineer and business leader who is passionate about manufacturing and the magic of small communities. Author of "Proles - a Novel about 2084" and "Our Dinner Table".
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