Q. Hi, Chicago—I’m replying to your e-mail answer more than seven years later because I’m still trying to wrap my head around punctuating sentences like these: She was still so shocked, it took her a while to find her voice. He was so fixated on his game, he had no idea I’d entered the room. Do … Read More →
I may be one of the few people who enjoy receiving spam. Well, is it really spam if I signed up for all these emails? The daily Woot announcement always starts my day off with a chuckle. Kudos to the writers at Woot. I enjoy every silly description they create. Today’s gem: Lenovo 15.6 Dual-Core … Read More →
I love reading Maria Popova’s Brain Pickings. I also enjoy every morsel of advice offered by Stephen King. Today, the blog had a few excerpts about the use of adverbs from King’s excellent book of advice to writers: On Writing: A Memoir on the Craft. I blogged about this book awhile back. It’s one of … Read More →
Couldn’t live without these…
This has probably been around for ages, but it’s all new to me. It’s a page devoted to discussing grammar issues from the New York Times. The site takes on a “grab bag of grammar, style and other missteps, compiled with help from colleagues and readers.” It really covers the nitty gritties of grammar. (I … Read More →
When I was in my late twenties, I went back to finish high school. Upon graduating (yes, with a REAL diploma), I was awarded a $500 scholarship which I used to attend Henry Ford Community College. Until that time, I had always loved to read, beginning with Trixie Beldon novels in the 2nd grade. When … Read More →