In matters of grammar and usage, it’s not always easy to know what’s correct. In France, a government-run Academy serves as the official authority. Here in America, no single authority has been appointed to give us definitive answers. We must consider various sources, sometimes conflicting, and make our own decisions.
By John Wood | Thu, Oct 1, 2009
The year was 1937… The Great Depression was still taking a heavy toll. Prices and profits were low… international trade was down by two-thirds… millions stood in line for jobs that didn’t exist. But not everyone was suffering. A young man by the name of Elmer Wheeler was paid $5,000 for coming up with [...]
By Early To Rise | Thu, Oct 1, 2009
Horse Sense is a folksy way of saying common sense. The expression was inspired by the cow ponies of the Old West. They were trained to herd cattle, and were so intelligent that they could do the work with very little direction from their riders. Example (as used by John Wood today): “Now [...]
By Don Hauptman | Fri, Oct 2, 2009
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