Question: “The most common grammatical error today, I feel, is the incorrect usage of ‘lay:’ people do not ‘lay’ out in the sun; I cannot go to my bedroom to ‘lay’ down; an article of jewelry cannot ‘lay’ perfectly on someone’s neck; and murder victims are not ‘laying’ on the ground. In the first three examples, the correct verb is ‘lie,’ and the [...]
What does happiness mean to you? Does it mean peace, loving and accepting yourself, stepping into your worth or something else? Stop and really think about the question. Figuring this out can be extremely powerful and life changing. Is happiness about achievements, stuff, money, beauty or how many likes you have on your Facebook status updates? Maybe it is about [...]
Question: That was good stuff on the “that,” “who,” “whom” topic. How about a follow-up on the distinction between “that” and “which?” (Patti Hauck) Answer: Thanks for writing in, Patti. Happy to oblige. Much like the rule for choosing between “that” and “who/whom,” the “that/which” rule can be a simple one to master, once you get the hang of it. [...]
Question: “I have two grammatical questions. Which is correct: “almost always” or “most always?” It seems to be the new thing to say “most always.” I have always said “almost always” in a sentence. The second question is: “Graduate high school/college” or “graduate from high school/college.” I learned “graduate from high school/college.” (Donna Jelgerhuis, Westfield) Answer: Thanks for writing in, Donna. [...]
During the month of March, the Low Cost Spay Neuter Clinic will be offering discounted spays and neuters of all bully breed dogs and the Humane Society for Hamilton County will be focusing on education regarding the American Pit Bull Terrier’s history, characteristics and role in society today. A family-friendly day of events to educate, dispel myths and celebrate the [...]
Do you feel unworthy, unloved, unimportant or not good enough? Do you remember when you started to feel this way? Most likely, it started some time ago. We may deny, cover up or stuff how we feel. The power comes when we stop and decide to deal with how we feel about ourselves. As a result, life shifts and we [...]
This week we’ll be talking about pronoun confusion; specifically between “that,” “who” and “whom.” Here’s a sample sentence to start us off: “The pirate that sunk my ship sailed off with my booty.” See the problem? While “that,” “who” and “whom” are all pronouns, they are used in very different situations. “That” should be used as a replacement for nouns [...]
Last week I wrote about the effects texting has had on common grammar errors. As it happens, this week’s column is inspired by a text as well. From time to time, a friend of mine who designs ads will double check grammar and spelling issues with me. I received this text from her this week: “Benefitting is never correct, right? [...]
During the month of March, the Low Cost Spay Neuter Clinic will be offering discounted spays and neuters of all bully breed dogs and the Humane Society for Hamilton County will be focusing on education regarding the American Pit Bull Terrier’s history, characteristics and role in society today. A family-friendly day of events to educate, dispel myths and celebrate the [...]
Feed the “good guy” bacteria in your dog’s gut to help him get the most out of his food. Adding supplemental Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacteruim bifidum, Lactobacillus bulgaricus, or other probiotic organisms to your dog’s diet is almost always a good idea. This will support the resident micro flora that are always present in your dog’s gut, enhancing digestion and absorption [...]
