A mix of grammar and writing tips, personal reflections, and geeking out on words.
Editor Confession About Who and Whom
Up until recently, I didn’t know why I still struggled with when to use “who” and “whom” in a sentence.
Reason 7,346 English is Difficult
Reason 7,346 English is Difficult: Content and Content. Yep, I’m talking about two completely different words and meanings. My 9-year-old son learned about the challenge of these two words recently.
When to use “i.e.” and “e.g.”
Did you know there was a difference of usage between “i.e.” and “e.g.”? Years ago I picked up this tip for remembering their correct usage. I think of it every time I start to write a sentence that requires one of them.
Editor Confession About Prepositions
Most people growing up learning English grammar probably heard the rule that you can't end a sentence with a preposition. Well, this rule follower goes rogue sometimes.
Runnin’ Down a Dream
I’m really doing it this time. I have so many song lyrics, metaphors, proverbs, poems in my head as I write this blog to “announce” I’m actively pursuing my dream of being a freelance editor.
A Spelling Tip and a Spelling Bee
Spelling words correctly didn’t require a lot of learning or practice, but I remember when one word did.
The year of the BHAP: What happens when you pray in a big, hairy, audacious way
Dedicated to two of the leading ladies in my life. : ) Early in 2015, the three of us in our small group were individually at a crossroads in our lives.
Four lunch boxes in the fridge
Four lunch boxes in the fridge. Here I am again. Another huge change. A drastic turn in our routine.
When immutability changes you
This whole year, I have been praying a BHAP (Big Hairy Audacious Prayer) for hubby and I to be debt free and live a debt-free lifestyle.