How to Punctuate Your Thoughts
Can people easily read your thoughts?
The question is not about reading your mind. It pertains to formatting and punctuating private reflections.
To be clear, should thoughts appear in “quotes,” italics, or plain text?
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My Daddy Says
What do you think about people asking/telling their social media contacts to keep their polarizing views and debatable data to themselves?
Are they acting like children, or would many kids handle such disagreements more effectively?
Never Brush Your Teeth with Household Bleach
Why don't certain people follow instructions?
Is the person or the written policy the problem?
The Hand Sneeze Tale
Social distancing has gone viral. Humans can't live that way indefinitely, but will a global pandemic permanently alter our standards for what we deem socially acceptable behaviors?
I offer my true story for you to ponder the question.
Beyond the End of the Day
At the end of the day …
I’m tired of hearing that phrase. Are you?
What else could you say?
Capitalization Clarity on Nicknames and Endearments
Should you ever capitalize nicknames, terms of endearment, or common nouns for relatives?
Although they are not proper names by definition, some words—not all—that specifically replace the person’s formal name are capitalized.
Are you confused over the rules?
Invest in Verbs
Spend your money on this.
Devote your time on that.
Solicited and unsolicited investment advice abounds, especially at the start of a new year. As someone who appreciates straightforward, no-strings-attached strategies, I offer a solid tip to boost your writing and speaking.
Wrongfully Accused by Santa
Have you ever been blamed for an action you did not commit and had no way of proving you were innocent?
At the age of five, I faced a wrongful accusation by the real Santa Claus (or so I was told). Oh, how the injustice forever changed my view of Mr. Ho-Ho-Ho!
Hilarious or Heartbreaking or Horrible
What makes a story hilarious, heartbreaking or horrible?
Take a few minutes to read three short-short stories, all of which are true.
Are we on the same page? If not, is that okay?
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