Bragging Rights Only…

I often submit articles to different magazines and papers hoping that they will print my stuff in their letters to the editor or in their “Guest Column” section. Considering the fact that I don’t spend a lot of time submitting pieces to publications, I am pleased with the number of positive responses I have received. But I really [...]

Open Letter to English Speakers

Dear English Speakers Everywhere; This letter is a Final Notice regarding your gratuitous use of inane, inaccurate or misspelled words and phrases in everyday conversation, texting or social networking. I would like to encourage you to refrain from using any and all of the following phrases when communicating with other humans because, well, they are really [...]

The Pen is Truly Mightier than the Sword

http://www.insidehalton.com/opinion/letters/article/894326–double-standard-for-picking-up-after-pets Double standard for picking up after pets Dear Editor:  On Friday, I was greeted by a huge pile of dog feces on my front step. I seems someone thought my dog had been loose and pooped on their lawn. This person, seemingly lacking in class or understanding of constructive adult problem-solving, apparently felt the only [...]

More Funny Words

Perhaps because it’s summertime so I am bored or perhaps because I am finding some more time to read; whatever the reason, I have words on my mind. So I have decided to release a second edition of Funny Words That I Love….hope there are some here you enjoy as well, or maybe you’ve never [...]

Literally Speaking…

“I’m going to run out and start the car, just watch your sister and I’ll be right back.” Simply enough instruction right? I guess, unless you are a very literal 4 year old. I came back in the house in time to see my 1year old baby more than half way up the stairs to the [...]

Phrases I could do without

Since the dawn of texting and instant messaging, there has been a steady decline in the english language. Personally I find it difficult to text in short form, resulting in really long messages, requiring much scrolling down. However, I find the use of the following phrases to be a bigger crime against language. Here are [...]

Funny Words I Love

As a Reader, Writer and general lover of words, I often come across words that catch my fancy. Whether they are interesting to say or quirky in their definitions, I have tucked them away in my mind (or brainstorming notes) with the idea of compiling a list to share with others. In short here are some [...]

When You Ask Me

When you ask me “How are you?” Do you really want to know? Can I really answer “Not that good, I’m feeling kind of low”? When you say “How are you coping?” Do you have the time to hear? Is it ok to say “Not that well, and shed a quiet tear”? When you ask [...]