Some of you guys, I just want to pat you on your heads or give you hugs, you know? Poor Reporter #1 has been sending me lonely photos of comma splices for the last year. I hate a comma splice as much as the next person, but… we have to be realistic here, kids. So …read more.

…because this is gonna give y’all hives. I guess we could all imagine that this was designed by a very sarcastic employee who was taking dictation from her boss at the time. Right? Thanks, GrammarTroika Sister #2!

This… doesn’t look tasty. In answer to your question, Grammar Troika Sister #1, however, I do have to point out that you probably can eat this device, if you break it up and don’t try to chew much. I’m not sure it would be advisable to do so, however!

Reporter #1 loves her Wegmans. She says: Wegmans is #1! Wegmans is #1! Except maybe not? Make your headlines match your graphics, NBC! (If you watch the clip/pay attention to the list, TJ’s is the only truly national chain on the list, which I suspect is why they got the headline, but, dammit, WEGMANS IS …read more.

So I had a backlog of submissions again (a tiny one! Send more pictures!) and was scrolling through my emails posting each submission as it came up. Kacia sent this picture, so I downloaded it, like a good little blog-facilitator. I don’t mind telling you that I spent a minute looking at this. I enlarged …read more.

From GTS#1, who says Filling out some paperwork for my kiddo & found this very confusing. If there WEREN’T complications I should explain, but if there were, I shouldn’t? You did better than I did, GTS#1, just getting to that confusing point. I was stuck on whether “After delivery problem with your baby” was even …read more.

You know that scene in Fiddler on the Roof where Tevye’s all “On one hand… but on the other hand… but on the other hand…” like a philosophical octopus? This picture reminds me of that. The gas stinks. The service… uh… don’t. The grammar, however… And a tiny little itch in the back of my …read more.

As I’ve said, I’m willing to give a lot of leeway for translations and writing by non-native speakers. But. Thanks for the moment of WHUH, GrammarTroika Sister #1!

I have issues with the concept of “awareness” as a fundraising goal, especially after everybody is totally aware of the issue. But even if you’re going to argue in favor of awareness, there are legit awareness organizations and less-legit ones. And then there are people who sell sweatshirts on signs on the highway. This is …read more.

Take it away, GrammarTroika #1! This story is the embodiment of the American spirit. It is a story of the refusal to back down, despite the odds being stacked against you. Perseverance. Fortitude. An unwavering commitment to good grammar. For MONTHS, I have been wanting a photo of this banner, but I am usually the …read more.