thebrinkofSep 19, 20184 minSpare the Hyphen and Spoil the PhraseIt’s been a long time since The Grammar Grouch has groaned and moaned, and he’s getting testy. Time for him to purge those damned,...
thebrinkofMay 7, 20183 minJust Between You and Me …The English language, in the United States at least, is in free fall. Everywhere – in newspapers, periodicals, online stock market...
thebrinkofMay 23, 20162 minWell, I’ll be dashed!I have been remiss, and my file of miscues in the mechanics of writing has grown thick. Newspapers, magazines, business communications –...
thebrinkofMar 21, 20162 minAlas, poor Your. Ick.The best evidence of the deterioration of quality in our society is, in my view, the misuse of your. Ladies and gentlemen, your is an...