I created this nearly two years ago and never bothered to write in it. I have always been partial to LiveJournal, which made me reluctant to blog here. Regardless, I'm writing now.
Language and writing have always interested me. Naturally, this makes me a bit of a grammar snob. It is the use (and misuse) of words that causes me hardship. The improper use of homonyms, for example, displeases me as a reader. Written homonyms are not interchangeable in my mind, meaning I may require several readings to understand a statement that uses "your" when "you're" was intended. They are not the same word and do not have the same meaning, so I have a difficult time replacing them without effort. Needless to say, at times, Facebook is exhausting.
I am usually somewhat lenient of punctuation, assuming the intended meaning is conveyed. Periods and other similar types of punctuation are a requirement, as are some commas, colons, and semi-colons. As a rule, I see commas as a way to make written language emulate spoken word. I use commas frequently, without regret. I am to commas as Emily Dickinson is to dashes. Too many commas are far better than too few, as shown by a local sign that read, "Welcome back students!" It made me openly laugh in public. Back students, ha! Incorrect grammar can occasionally be quite humorous.
