This week, you can learn a little bit more about my professional career over on Dear English Major! If you’re so inclined, please go check it out… Read more “My Professional Hat”
Tag: English
Climbing the English Degree Mountain
Today, dear readers, I want to talk to you about something amazing that happened in my life within the past 24 months. I have a bachelor’s degree… Read more “Climbing the English Degree Mountain”
Perspective on Grammar
I came across an article the other day titled “Science Says You Can Split Infinitives and use the Passive Voice.” According to the article’s author, Chris Mooney,… Read more “Perspective on Grammar”
The Untimely Death of SAT Words
Well folks, it’s time we bid adieu to some true characters of the English language. Foible, Prevaricate, Scrupulous, Nefarious. These are just a few words that will… Read more “The Untimely Death of SAT Words”
Reflections on the Oxford Dictionary and the New Standards of Language
On August 28th, the Oxford Dictionary released its quarterly update of the newest words added to the dictionary. I always enjoy reading about the words that make… Read more “Reflections on the Oxford Dictionary and the New Standards of Language”
The Interrobang: More Bang for your…Punctuation
The 1960s brought us many great things. The halogen lamp. Valium. And the interrobang. In 1962, a new form of punctuation was born. This was not in… Read more “The Interrobang: More Bang for your…Punctuation”
Writer vs the World 