Winter weather prediction from Our Daily Planet email

  By: Monica Medina and Miro Korenha Friday, August 24, 2018  Sign Up for Our Daily Planet A Warm and Wet Winter Ahead  For all you East Coasters out there who are still traumatized by last year's "bomb cyclone" you can take solace because the Old Farmer's Almanac is predicting warmer temperatures for much of the country. The Old Farmer's Almanac which has … Continue reading Winter weather prediction from Our Daily Planet email

Grammar is still important #1

A Single Grammar Mistake Makes You Instantly Lose All Credibility. Here Are 10 to Avoid When it comes to landing new business or a job, it's cool to be a grammar nerd. By Amy GeorgeOwner, By George Communications@amybgeorge President Trump earlier this week blamed poor grammar for comments that had him siding with Russia over U.S. intelligence agencies. … Continue reading Grammar is still important #1

Grammar matters #2

5 Grammar Mistakes Even the Best Writers Make By JUNE CASAGRANDE July 24, 2018 SHARE Photo by Angelina Litvin on Unsplash EDITOR'S NOTE: June Casagrande is a veteran journalist and syndicated columnist. She is the author of Grammar Snobs Are Great Big Meanies, Mortal Syntax, and The Joy of Syntax. She is a former Los Angeles Times staff reporter, and her “A Word, Please” … Continue reading Grammar matters #2

And so does pronunciation

https://theculturetrip.com/europe/articles/13-foods-from-around-the-world-youve-been-pronouncing-wrong-your-whole-life/? 13 Foods From Around the World You've Been Pronouncing Wrong Your Whole Life Alice Johnston Food Editor Updated: 9 April 2018 It’s super embarrassing when you confidently ask for a delicious-sounding menu item, only to have the server snigger at your mangled pronunciation. When you’re visiting a different country, it’s easy to mispronounce food … Continue reading And so does pronunciation

For those who are new to blogs

I used to send group emails on these topics. Those who move here with me may not have followed a blog before. Here are three suggestions to help you enjoy the shift without hassle. First, if you want to be notified of my posts, become a WordPress member after you sign up for emails in … Continue reading For those who are new to blogs