GrammarBeat or Beaten? The Choice Too Few Get RightPatrickGrammarEvery now and then, I see a common usage error — like choosing beat or beaten — and I think, 'it's time to do a grammar post on that one!
BloggingAdding Text Over Images? Don’t Forget Headlines!PatrickNo tagsThe unfortunate trend of adding text over images continues in blogging. But beware: it can cause design issues. I'll show you why.
LifeThe Homebuying Process: Figure Out Your Down Payment!PatrickLifeMoneyThe Homebuying ProcessIf you're looking to buy a home, you'll have to figure out how much of a down payment you'll need. And you have some options.
LifeHurricane Season 2020 Ends…But Don’t Assume It’s OverPatrickEnvironmentHurricanesLifeWeatherI've been waiting for November to end so that I could mark the end of Hurricane Season 2020. But we can't assume there won't be more storms!
GrammarWhat Do We Mean by ‘Fish or Cut Bait’?PatrickGrammarIdiomsYears ago, my television station worked with a consultant who loved to say it was time to 'fish or cut bait.' Here's what it really means.
BloggingWould a Website Design Proposal Like This Get Your Business?PatrickBloggingSpamWhen you run a website for a while, you'll surely receive an unsolicited website design proposal. But some 'cold call' emails miss the mark.
LifeThanksgiving 2020: 51 Things I’m Thankful ForPatrickHolidaysLifePersonalMany of us take the time on a day like Thanksgiving to count our blessings and things we're thankful for. That should be true even in 2020.
FaithAre ‘Hot Pastors’ Hurting Today’s Churches?PatrickFaithI came across an interesting article about 'hot pastors' who are causing some problems in today's more contemporary churches.
GrammarChester Draws or Chest of Drawers?PatrickGrammarI saw an ad on Facebook advertising a piece of furniture for sale. It offered a reasonable price on what it called "chester draws."
LifeWell, Hello, 51st Birthday, How Are You?PatrickLifePersonalThis might be 2020's only Monday I'm looking forward to because it's my 51st birthday. I can stop worrying about the big 5-0 hanging over me.
Tech & The WebFrom Tweets to Fleets: Twitter Introducing Disappearing PostsPatrickSocial MediaThe WebTwitterIf you've ever wished something you posted on Twitter would just go away before anyone saw it, fleets may be what you've been waiting for.
GrammarWhen Does a Candidate Officially Become President-Elect?PatrickElectionGrammarPoliticsWe didn't have a clear winner in the presidential race on Election Night. Since then, we began referring to Joe Biden as President-Elect.
GrammarSecede or Succeed? Let’s Not Have a Civil War Over It!PatrickGrammarAfter Joe Biden won the presidency, a Mississippi lawmaker said his state should 'succeed' from the Union. Did he mean secede or succeed?
LifeDon’t Look Now: It’s Work From Home: The Sequel!PatrickCOVID-19LifeMonths ago, some of us faced a COVID-19 challenge: to work from home. Some eventually returned to the office. Now I'm staying home again!