Hello fairy godreaders! As I sit at my desk, eating my delicious spinach, chickpeas, and cherry tomatoes salad, I started thinking about Zack Morris. He was dreamy, wasn't he? However, the reason Bayside High came to mind was because of Mr. Belding. You see, I've noticed way too often, that a lot of people don't … Continue reading Principal vs. Principle
On Dangling Modifiers
Hello fellow grammar lovers of the world! Today, we're going to talk about dangling modifiers! Yes, yes, I can already see all of you moving towards the edge of your seats, all excited to read about it! Oh! You're getting up to clap! I'll just wait in silence while the standing ovation quiets down... Thank … Continue reading On Dangling Modifiers
Wanna go to Puerto Rico With Me? (When to say “me” and when to say “I”)
¡Hola, mis queridos lectores! Did I confuse you much, my lovely dumplings? I just wanted to make sure you knew there are words in Spanish other than "despacito". I'll switch back to English... for now. So today's lesson will have some of you rolling your eyes with a "who cares, as long as you understand … Continue reading Wanna go to Puerto Rico With Me? (When to say “me” and when to say “I”)
Into vs In To
There once was a perky cheerleader who grew up to work at the Home Shopping Network and be part of one of those celebrity couples where you mix both parties' names #Jopher. Her name is Jodi (or as she prefers to be called, Princess Jodi). One afternoon, as she was typing something in her computer, … Continue reading Into vs In To
Accept vs. Except
Hello my little wonders! I do not know what the weather is like in your hometown, but where I'm located, it's all gray (or grey, if you're in the UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand), and rainy, which makes my fairy wings flutter in excitement! Think of all the blooming flowers and rainbows that … Continue reading Accept vs. Except
Past Tenses As Descriptives
Good morning, little rays of sunshine! Raise your hand if you've ever had scrambled eggs for breakfast! I'm willing to bet the amount of people who have done so is substantial. How many of you used to be children before becoming adults? It's not a trick question. We all know the answer to that one. … Continue reading Past Tenses As Descriptives
On Comma Splices
Hello, my beloved little sugar plums! As I sit here, eating avocados, garbanzo beans, and cherry tomatoes, I started pondering about all the instances I see comma splices online. Whether it's on social media, professional websites, or emails, people seem to have forgotten what's the purpose of a period. And what kind of existence would … Continue reading On Comma Splices
On Gratefulness…
Bonjour, mes amies! There's a buzz going on in the fairy world, where pixies are overdosing on chamomile tea and honey to calm down their nerves. What could possibly have them in such a dire state, you ask? Well, it seems like, once again, a lot of native English speakers in that beautiful blue dot … Continue reading On Gratefulness…
Woman vs. Women
Good day, beautiful people! Have you seen that new Wonder Woman movie yet? Do you know who was the first woman to ever fly an airplane, by herself, across the Atlantic Ocean? Have you ever used a public restroom in an English speaking country? You know, the kind that says WOMEN at the entrance? Do … Continue reading Woman vs. Women
The Apostrophe Chronicles
Hello my bright rays of sunshine! In this blog, we'll review a lesson from my fourth grade English class. Just because we've grown up, doesn't mean that we get to forget valuable information from our childhood. Today, we're going to talk about apostrophes! For those of you who aren't sure what I'm talking about, an … Continue reading The Apostrophe Chronicles