10 Words You Are Mispronouncing

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I hate to break it to you, but if you’re a native speaker of English and you mispronounce words, you just don’t sound … smart. Sorry! Non-native English speakers should always get a free pass! If you have any intention of fighting me on this one, I’m ready to swing! Do you know how hard it … Read more

Dontcha Wanna Sound Smarter?

Ever feel like someone looked at you a teensy bit longer than normal after you uttered the words, “… you and me”? Chances are, you began to feel a little uncomfortable and wondered if you should have said, “you and I.”

Well, I’m here to tell you that it probably was more than a feeling.

Take it from a grammar queen (clears throat, adjusts crown), there are grammar snobs among us—more than you know! And there’re everywhere! This revelation might be a little unsettling if you don’t have a crown or tiara of your own.

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The Story Behind the Story

In the summer of 2012, my parents came to New England to visit my children and me. During this visit, after I casually mentioned that I enjoyed writing my blog more than I enjoyed my job, they suggested that I write a children’s book. Their encouragement helped me to realize that I really did want … Read more