Author Archives: The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

Unknown's avatar

About The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

Reason for being: To tell stories and help writers and others with a message to put their best word forward.

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.
Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged | Leave a comment

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.
Posted in general | 1 Comment

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.
Posted in grammar, Punctuation | Tagged | Leave a comment

Being Possessive

Posted on March 31, 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.

A guide to using the apostrophe Continue reading →

Posted in grammar | 3 Comments