This is a pet peeve of mine. It drives me crazy. I hear it all the time. In advertisements, in the media and in every day speech. I try not to correct people when they're speaking, but it isn't always so easy to bite my tongue. The only thing I can do is try to … Continue reading Over vs. More Than: A Grammar Lesson
Spelling and Grammar Mistakes
To tell someone about a grammar or spelling error or not to tell, is one tough question with no right or wrong answer. I’ve found it all depends on your personal relationship with the person and whether or not you think they would take it personally. For some, having these mistakes pointed out is akin … Continue reading Spelling and Grammar Mistakes
Theater vs. Theatre: Another Grammar Lesson
This recently came up in the office and included a heated debate between a person who fancies themself as a thespian and a former movie theater employee. Thank goodness for Google, or this argument might have really gotten out of hand. The following is a generalization. I'll even provide a few examples when the generalization … Continue reading Theater vs. Theatre: Another Grammar Lesson
Presume vs. Assume
I needed a refresher on Presume vs. Assume, so I thought rather than hoard the information, I would share. Also, because I'm pretty sure I am not the only person using this incorrectly. While most resources and a quick Google search will tell you the words can be used interchangeably now, it wasn't always that … Continue reading Presume vs. Assume
The Lost Art of the Thank You Note
Have you ever noticed that when you are passionate about something, the words all just flow? I’m totally over my writing block and all it took was a Thank You note. I recently wrote a note to someone I’ve never met and probably never will. The woman will be celebrating 75 years with an organization … Continue reading The Lost Art of the Thank You Note