To be such a tiny thing, the comma has been known to cause frustration in the life of the writer. If you can relate to that, read on; this article will cover the use of the serial comma, and fixing comma splices and run-on sentences. Fixing Run-On Sentences Run-on sentences (also called fused sentences) are sentences that have two or more independent clauses that are not properly joined. An independent clause is one that has a subject and a verb and, thus, forms a complete thought. "Is ...
Friday Grammar Focus – Dashes and Hyphens
The hyphen seems like a simplistic form of punctuation to the average reader. In truth, the words hyphen and dash are often incorrectly used and interchanged. Hyphens and dashes are quite involved little fellows, and it can be confusing to understand which form to use in writing. If you are a writer, these tips will help you to not only distinguish between a hyphen and a dash but to also use them properly. More Than Just the Button Beside the Zero No doubt, when you learned to type, you ...
Menu for November Week 3 – a Birthday Week
It has been a long time since I have made Trim Healthy Mama (THM) posts. My menu posts get a lot of views, so clearly people are interested in those! I'm sharing my weekly menus, and maybe doing so will keep me on the right track! I thought this week would be a perfect time to explain how I plan "cheat" meals. As any of you who follow THM know, the creators Pearl and Serene advocate for food freedom and discourage feeling guilty about choices. Off plan meals aren't forbidden, but clearly too ...
