That Comma is an Artistic Choice
“That might be better without a comma.” “An adverb would work better here.” “That phrase is better hyphenated.” “An introductory phrase is better followed by a comma.” My word processing program thinks it knows...
Tagged: fixing things
The Sound of a Flush
My junior year in college, I gave an informational speech in one of my communication classes which I cheekily titled “The Sound of a Flush.” Decades later, here I am reusing that title. What’s...
Bag check!
My husband and I just returned from a two week empty nester vacation. Wow. (Well, actually we returned two weeks ago, but I’ve found that it takes about as long as the trip itself...
Sweet Potato Pie is a Side Dish
I love sweet potatoes. They might be the best vegetable in the world. Heck, “sweet” is in the name! Even with this honeyed earthiness, this hit of natural sugar, yams definitely are vegetables. So...
Fix It Yourself!
I recently was visiting my good friend Sara at her Florida beach house. (And let me interrupt myself here to note how important it is to have friends with Florida beach houses, or Colorado...