A mix of grammar and writing tips, personal reflections, and geeking out on words.
Editor Confession About Who and Whom
Up until recently, I didn’t know why I still struggled with when to use “who” and “whom” in a sentence.
Reason 7,346 English is Difficult
Reason 7,346 English is Difficult: Content and Content. Yep, I’m talking about two completely different words and meanings. My 9-year-old son learned about the challenge of these two words recently.
When to use “i.e.” and “e.g.”
Did you know there was a difference of usage between “i.e.” and “e.g.”? Years ago I picked up this tip for remembering their correct usage. I think of it every time I start to write a sentence that requires one of them.
Editor Confession About Prepositions
Most people growing up learning English grammar probably heard the rule that you can't end a sentence with a preposition. Well, this rule follower goes rogue sometimes.
A Spelling Tip and a Spelling Bee
Spelling words correctly didn’t require a lot of learning or practice, but I remember when one word did.
Hearing Crickets: An Unlikely Reminder
Ever notice how a cricket by itself is much more annoying than hundreds of crickets making noise together?
Grammar Master (Almost)
According to one of those viral quizzes everyone takes on Facebook, I am a Grammar Master.
Three Buzzwords That Can Buzz Off
For a while now, I’ve refused to use these three words and hashtags. Because I’m just plain tired of hearing them, and I’m tired of them being misused.
Fergie and Hummus
So, the other day at work I was copy editing and came across the food item “black eye pea hummus.”