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The Errors of Summer
Even though I was initially uninterested, it peaked my curiousity when I read that, as we get older, we actually perceive time as moving more quickly. That might explain why it’s already time for my monthly post highlighting all of … Continue reading
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Tagged grammar, language, monthly error report, summer, writing
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If The Election Were Held Today…
Every time that I hear a reporter or guest on a “news” program talk about the upcoming election in terms of “If the election were held today, then…,” I want to finish the statement with “not very many people would … Continue reading
Staycation
We here at languageandgrammar.com understand that not everyone agrees that the evolution of language, which is normal, should be done based on logic and need rather than on acceptance of mistakes or on a whim. That brings me to the suddenly … Continue reading
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Tagged ginormous, language, staycation, trendy language, writing
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Negative Savings Rate
I heard the term on a recent radio report, which stated that 2005 was the first year since the Great Depression in which Americans, as a whole, had a negative savings rate. What I would like to know–and leave a … Continue reading
Stealth Advertising
Have you heard the concept of stealth advertising? It’s proof that we’ve officially gone insane. I heard the term recently when discussing with co-workers the possible validity of the viral video showing people popping popcorn with cell phones. I’m sure … Continue reading
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Tagged advertising, language, pop corn with cell phones, stealth advertising
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Ripe in One to Two Days
Warning: The following post contains information that might be interpreted as “the old days were better than today.” Summer fruit, such as nectarines, peaches, and plums, used to be my favorite types of fruit–flavorful and moist; however, the fruit that … Continue reading
It’s Doable
What’s doable for me is writing a blog about how annoyed I get at hearing everyone say it’s doable. Just so I’m being clear, I’m not saying that this is not a word; however, just because something is a word … Continue reading
Nuclear Power=Green Energy?
I recently heard on television that nuclear power is the ultimate green energy source, and I wasn’t sure whether the person speaking didn’t realize the inanity of her statement or she just has a different definition of green energy than most of … Continue reading
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Tagged grammar, green energy source, language, nuclear energy
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Monthly Error Report
It’s definately been an exciting month here at languageandgrammar.com, so my monthly post on all of our errors is gonna be a little late. When I wasn’t being handy (at least the stainless steel appliances and pre-owned car didn’t break), … Continue reading
Stuck in One Place
Redundancy is common in our language, and we use many of the redundant phrases without even realizing it. Blazing inferno, terrible tragedy, and heavy downpours are three examples that I included in my book; these are said so often that we … Continue reading
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