Mindware: Activities to Stimulate Your Brain
Just because it's summer, doesn't mean that kids can't use their brains. I've got suggestions for some cool books, puzzles, and games from one of my favorite s...
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Word Nerd’s Top Ten Favorite Podcasts
Podcasts keep my brain stimulated while I run the roads or run my kids to practice. Here's a list of my top ten favorite "wordy" and "nerdy" podcasts.
When to Use A While vs. Awhile
What's the difference between awhile and a while? The Word Nerd explains, with a lot of help from Grammar Girl.
What Is a Solecism?
I stumbled across the term "solecism" while checking on the grammar rules for "awhile". Do you know what a solecism is? Come learn with me!
When to Use Affect or Effect
There are word pairs in the English language that have troubled my writing for years. When should I use who or whom? What’s the difference between lay a...
When to Use Lay vs. Lie
Do you know when to use lay vs. lie? I've got some tips to help.