Monthly Archives: July 2017

How Should I Talk to the Babies?

Posted on July 31, 2017 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

  Babies are a popular source of conversation in my life these days. My daughter is getting ready to have one in a few months, my nieces and nephew had one recently, several of my colleagues are new parents and … Continue reading →

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Why is the “Gray Lady” Cutting Copyeditors? The New York Times Has a New Focus

Posted on July 5, 2017 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

  The New York Times is shifting emphasis away from copy editors to reporters. significant cuts are being made to copy editor positions at the paper, signaling that readers may expect to see more errors in stories from the Gray … Continue reading →

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Great Aunt or Grand Aunt: What am I?

Posted on July 2, 2017 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

Grand indicates that it one generation away and great is for generations beyond that. Continue reading →

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