Dressing or Stuffing? There’s Still No Definitive Answer!
You can count on some debates to go on without an end. One of them is the fight over whether that famous Thanksgiving side dish is dressing or stuffing.
Before You Criticize a Spelling or Grammar Mistake, Proofread!
I'm always amazed by people who angrily (and pompously) point out a spelling or grammar mistake made by someone else...while missing their own.
Boom or Boon?
How do you know when something big and positive that happens should be called a boom or boon? The words are a lot closer than you think.
The Arnold Palmer Makes the Dictionary
It has been two years since golf great Arnold Palmer passed away, but one of the things he's known for is finally receiving recognition in the dictionary.
Good Luck, National Novel Writing Month Participants!
November is National Novel Writing Month when procrastinating would-be novelists have a single month to get it together.
Do Remember Your Salad Days?
Everyone experiences salad days in their lives, whether they realize it or not. Some of us might take a bit longer than others to move past them.
7 Vulgar Words and Phrases Just Added to the Dictionary!
New words are constantly being added to the dictionary, but some of the latest additions might just shock your sensibilities.
New York Fixes 50-Year-Old Typo
New York's governor signed a bill to correct a 50-year-old typo on multiple bridge signs. And you won't believe what it'll cost!
A or An? How to Choose the Correct Article
A co-worker and I have friendly disagreements about grammar rules from time to time. One of them focuses on picking A or An.
Swam or Swum? Yes, They’re Both Words!
I saw a recent news story about a surfer’s tragic death that also serves as a reminder that people still struggle over swam or swum.
Real or Reel? What Happens on an Axis?
When something is on an axis, does it real or reel? Sometimes, it's easy to get tripped up by words that sound alike but are spelled differently.
Bit or Bitten?
When it's time to conjugate the verb 'bite,' you'll have to decide between either bit or bitten. Making the wrong choice can create a glaring error!
Sti or Stye? One Guy Learned the Difference the Hard Way
A son's text message to his mother about a problem with his eye made it clear he didn't know the right choice between sti or stye.
CAT Scan or CT Scan? Where’d the Cat Go?
When I was a kid, I remember hearing that someone who had been seriously injured or might have a serious injury would undergo a CAT scan.
