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Use the En Dash

Posted on April 29, 2020 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.
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The Lowdown on Loath and Loathe

Posted on April 24, 2020 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.
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Do You Converse or Conversate?

Posted on April 20, 2020 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

This question has popped up in my email and phone conversations with folks from their Covid-19 shelters. So, I decided to address when to use each word. First things first. Definitions: Converse (v.) to engage in conversation. Standard English used … Continue reading →

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How to Craft a Good Message

Posted on April 14, 2020 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.
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Use the Period to Command Attention

Posted on April 9, 2020 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.
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