Ode to the em dash
Once upon an era and long ago, in the time before Facebook and when blogging was only barely a “thing,” the brain behind Sloppy Bullets authored a different blog. And …
Its vs. it’s
I simply can’t stand it any longer, friends. I’ve held my tongue for far too long, but it’s time I speak out on a very controversial subject. Yes, it is …
I vs. me—a shocking grammar revelation
My dear readers, I have a revelation for you. “You and I” (or “my classmate and I” or “the neighbors and I” or “Mickey Mouse and I” — you get the …
List punctuation—just say NO to sloppy bullets!
Today’s totally free grammar tip is brought to you courtesy of improperly punctuated bulleted lists. I cry a little inside every time I see a motley list that can’t make …
Origin story
Language is a funny thing. It’s a living, breathing, vibrant instrument that is continually evolving. If that weren’t the case, we’d probably still be speaking Old English. Or maybe Sumerian …