Language sure is fun. I'm glad you got your 'ain't' in there, too -- and I was tempted to say…
On Am I a Grammar Snob?
I never knew that "dibs" means first. Thanks, Jean. I learn something from your postings all the time.
On I Would Have Nixed It
I just had the same experience you describe earlier today - someone apologizing for some typos in an email, typos…
On Should You Use Correct Grammar When You’re Texting?
Jean, have you seen this article? http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/05/19/478720206/how-the-wrong-verb-meant-the-texas-gop-called-most-texans-gay?utm_source=npr_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=20160522&utm_campaign=bestofnpr&utm_term=nprnews
On Should You Write Long Sentences?
Dear Jean, Apparently the Fates do NOT want me to communicate with you! When I first tried to respond to…
On A Closer Look at Languages
Thank you so much for your answer! I haven't seen it in reference books. I've just seen it in works…
On How to Use Quotation Marks
I know you said always, but I'm confused on this one part and I've been unable to find a direct…
On How to Use Quotation Marks
Jean, I think I understand what you and Elizabeth Smart are saying, but isn't this an issue that is inherent…
On The Problem of Purity
What a great story about permissions and about the generosity of a great artist! Love it.
On Sidney Poitier
Incidentally - I am more detailed oriented than I should - you can potentially write " peoples' " if you…
On We the People…
