How to identify passive voice
This works every time.And it's so much fun to insert into a student's piece of writing again and again..
United Airlines is its own worst enemy. They need help. I have offered.
You've probably seen the video of the United Airline's passenger being forcibly removed from an aircraft bound for Louisville.In case you haven't here is one of the many videos: The…
People misspeak. When their words are bigoted or sexist, we automatically condemn. We should think twice.
Truth: We all say things we regret.We misspeak.We fail to consider the feelings of another person.Our joke lands poorly.We don't foresee how a sentence will be received by others.We choose…
Current career listing: Perhaps you require my services and just don’t know it yet.
I recently met a woman who went from corporate executive to personal chef to a host of other highly successful careers. As she described her work history, one thing emerged…
When I was my daughter’s age, I did not know that the Supreme Court existed. Her knowledge is slightly more expansive.
I was playing 20 questions with Clara - age 8 - in Panera last night while waiting for our dinner. Clara's questions to me:"Is it a person?" (YES)"A woman?" (YES)"Is it Clara…
Decoding century labels shouldn’t be this difficult
It annoys the hell out of me that centuries are identified by one number greater than their actual number in the hundreds place. The 1800's are referred to as the nineteenth…
Sleeping less is not the secret to my productivity. Television is.
As a person who teaches elementary school, publishes novels, writes for magazines, owns and operates a wedding DJ company, runs a storytelling organization, and performs onstage regularly, I am often…
19 Things I Wish I’d Known When I Was 20
Limited time and money are obstacles easily overcome with long days, hard work, and a clear vision.People will die unexpectedly. Stay connected. Don't assume there is a tomorrow.Every pound you…
Rogue One on VHS: A taste of the perfect childhood
I am happy that I live in a digital, HD, Internet-infused world. I am also happy that I grew up in an analog, low-definition, Internet-absent world. I did not touch a computer…
If your schedule your meeting for one hour, and then your meeting lasts exactly one hour, you have failed.
If you schedule an hour for a meeting, and your meeting lasts for an hour, you have failed, for three reasons:The efficient person attempts to complete tasks in less than…
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