2024 Grammar-for-Grownups Top 10 Number 10: Irregardless We just completed the eight-week intensive #IAAP CAPstone Business Writing Specialty Certificate course. Congratulations to the 48 participants who completed the course […]
Currently I’m facilitating an eight-week Business Writing Specialty Certificate Course for the CAPstone program through IAAP (International Association of Administrative Professionals). During Week Four’s session on weeding out wasted words, […]
Which cartoon character are you most alike and why? Last week I presented at NWPPA’s NIC 2023 Communications Uncorked conference in delightful Santa Rosa, California. It was my first […]
Thank you, Tri-County Suburban REALTORS, for inviting me to facilitate the last session of your LDP (Leadership Development Program). I hope everyone leveraged the presenter’s three-minute first impression during your […]
Capitalization rules are easy; it’s the exceptions that drive us crazy. Which is correct? These reports were provided by the city of Jackson. OR These reports were provided by […]
Are department names supposed to be capitalized? Do we submit something to the Administration and Finance Department or the administration and finance department? Does it make a difference if it’s […]
I know Jim Tunney. So, imagine my surprise to see him quoted on the mirror of the women’s restroom! Jim and I go back 20 years to my […]
It was 20 years ago this week that I received my CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) designation through the National Speakers Association at the summer annual meeting and convention in New […]
Actually, this advice applies for all of us. Because high school and college graduates are busily addressing announcements and invitations and thank-you correspondence this time of year, we’ll focus on […]
Following last week’s post regarding RSVPs, a number of parents responded with a request to address “addressing” envelopes. Graduates are mailing graduation announcements and invitations and thank-you notes, so I […]
