English is not the easiest language, and it’s full of words that make English speakers and writers say “WTF?!” But nothing--nothing!-- makes writers and editors say “WTF?!” more than misused words and phrases. With the dawn of social media, everyone can publish their own content. Most of the time, I think this is a great thing. But once in a while (and sadly, it’s happening more often lately) I see phrases misused and I start to think maybe there should be a job for people who know language … [Read more...]
Potty Mouth
I have a potty mouth. I don't mean, "every once in a while I slip and say a hell or a damn." I mean, "fuck is my favorite word." I would say it all day if I could, and I often do. I say it when I'm angry, I say it when I'm excited, I say it when I'm annoyed, I say it all the time. I'm not a total Philistine--I mean, I know how to express myself without it, and I certainly don't go around writing it in the company blogs I write. So if you're a client, you don't need to worry that I'll write it … [Read more...]