Monthly Archives: November 2018

Which Verb is it? Bear or Bare

Posted on November 26, 2018 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 verb to bear is sometimes confused with to bare. Here is a quick tip on the difference. The verb bear has a variety of meanings: to hold, to support, to exhibit, to carry oneself in a specific way, to endure, to give birth to, bear down, bear … Continue reading →

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Are you still typing two spaces after the period in your documents?

Posted on November 6, 2018 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

Stop it. Your computer is not a typewriter! I recently received a rash of queries about whether it is best practice to put two spaces after a period in a letter or other document. Your word processing software is equipped … Continue reading →

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