How to Pluralize Family Names with Tricky Spellings
This week we’re polishing off the last of the turkey sandwiches, hanging lights, taking our decorations out of the attic—and addressing our cards. Let’s continue our discussion of how to […]
Entries by Mandi Stanley
What If My Name Already Ends With An “S”?
This is a popular topic this time of year, so thank you to everyone who wrote in asking some version of this question: How do I make my family’s last […]
Confident Christmas Cards: Answers to Apostrophe Pop Quiz
Last Wednesday we asked a series of pluralization questions regarding apostrophes and last names so we can sign off on our Christmas cards with confidence.
How Do I Make My Family’s Last Name Plural on Greeting Cards?
Quick question: With which names should you use the apostrophe? Choose the correct version.
Grammar Grappler #33: We Arrived at the Seminar Wearing the Exact Same Jacket
This actually happened to me when I was facilitating a continuing education class for 200 accountants in Charlotte, North Carolina, a few years back. An audience member and I were […]
Grammar Grappler #32: We Completely Eliminated the Problem
This is another example of language we can send to the Redundancy Department of Redundancy. Yet, we do hear people say: “We completely eliminated the problem.”
Grammar Grappler #31: Really, Mom, I Was Out Studying Until 3 a.m., in the Morning
This has been a crowd favorite, so to speak. So many of you have shared examples of how often you hear people say, “I have to leave for the airport […]
Grammar Grappler #30: Combine Together the Following Ingredients
Following graduation from Mississippi State University, I moved back to my hometown and worked that summer and fall at my hometown newspaper. One of the most fun projects I contributed […]
Grammar Grappler #29: Postpone Reading This Until Later
“Larry decided to postpone sending the email until later that afternoon.” “I’m going postpone doing my geometry homework until later.” Have you ever heard someone use the phrase “postpone […]
Grammar Grappler #28: Very Unique?
“Halleigh, the spelling of your name is very unique.” “She had a very unique way of expressing frustration.” “The author took a most unique approach to revealing the murderer at […]
