National Grammar Day!

Two nights ago...

Me: If I tell you I put National Grammar Day on our Google calendar, will you--

Dave: Leave you? Yes.


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*whispers* DON'T TELL HIM.

This day's a fun one for nerds (like me) who enjoy (mentally) correcting mechanical language errors. Many an unnecessary apostrophe lies dying on the bleeding battlefields of my mind.

But grammar flouters can have fun, too. Check out this article detailing 10 Grammar Myths, including many ways you (YOU!) can scoff at so-called Grammar Rules.

If you are a lover of strict usage, though, have a gander at THINGS THAT MAKE US [SIC], by Martha Brockenbrough, founder of National Grammar Day and The Society for the Promotion of Good Grammar. She's also a Crow, so, you know, she's a swell gal.

For ongoing tips on usage, check out Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips (also available as a podcast through your favorite service).

*triple-checks post for errors before publishing*

[image via National Grammar Day]
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