Do You Want to Play?

I love language, poetry, linguistics, and puzzles. When you ask me to proofread or copy edit a piece for you, you are inviting me to join you in putting together a puzzle. You have a picture in mind. Together, we collaborate to make sure you have all the pieces that will turn it into what …

TO ERR OR NOT TO ERR…DO YOU REALLY HAVE A CHOICE?

Calling out other people’s grammar mistakes has become a favorite internet pastime. Whatever the media, if there’s an error, someone’s going to remark on it and usually with a dose of smugness. Chances are high you have found yourself guilty of doing this too. Why not? It feels good to see a problem and know …