Friday, June 26, 2009
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Every day, I hear or read many things that make me cringe. I'll admit that I've always been a grammar snob, so it's something I've gotten used to over the years. But getting used to it doesn't make the pain go away or even dull it. If you're reading this, you're likely a grammar fan, too. Or possibly a friend showing pity on me. So, I've decided now is the time to start airing grievances and asking you to share your pet peeves with me. Who knows? We might educate some people. We might provoke some insightful conversations. Or we might simply have a place to complain--a bitching post, if you'll come with me on this one. No grammar-relevant topic is off limits. In fact, feel free to point out when I've done something that violates your ideal set of rules. My skin is thick, and I can take it. If I agree with you, I'll happily admit I'm wrong. The more interesting result, however, might be an all-out grammar brawl. And I'm fine with that, too.
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I used to get mildly ticked when I heard the expression, "want to come with", but I don't hear that anymore
ReplyDeleteWhere's the next mini-essay? And when will you acknowledge (privately, natch) my enfeebled commentary on it?
ReplyDeleteIt's coming. Rome wasn't built in a day, mysetrious stranger.
ReplyDeleteRome wasn't built in a day. On the other hand, Servillia was vanquished in a day. Me, too.I've been reading up on blogs and have things of value to say. The problem is, your first post (business-speak) was so close to perfect that you may have trouble with an encore. Another problem is that wheh a craftsmen reaches your level of skill, there isn't much to say other than nit-picking about voice, tone, reader theory, and so on. In three years of teaching, I only had one kid achieve this status where I had to go esoteric to say anything beyond "Great," which was a shirking, I thought of my job. Go figure.
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