Jean, this blog post seems to be more about literature than writing techniques, but I found it interesting nevertheless. Good…
On #YouToo
I’m not sure the ‘offenders’ think ‘my brothers and me” sounds more elegant. I think they’re reacting to being corrected…
On The Thumb Rule
Wikipedia entries often have links to its sources. Checking the links is a good way to determine the reliability of…
On Is Wikipedia Reliable?
In response to “What’s Wrong . . .?” I had to think a bit more than customary. I finally decided…
On Diagramming Sentences
I grew up in the dark ages "An editor like me" (as you describe yourself) would have been written as…
On Hyphens
Is that........ "an editor like me" or an "editor like I" ?
On Hyphens
Thank you—improper placement of "only" and other modifiers is one of my pet peeves.
On If Only Everyone Used “Only” Correctly!
This is an EXTREME digression from the topic of the grammar lesson, and I apologize, but I felt obligated to…
On If Only Everyone Used “Only” Correctly!
I usually catch the mistake in the quiz question, easily. You got me onthis one. My eyes just skipped over…
On If Only Everyone Used “Only” Correctly!
Wow ... think of the potential for expression of emotion ..... Fine. (I am angry) or.... Fine ? ( are…
On How Language Solves Its Problems
