Writers, proofreaders, and publishers take note
Back yard. Two words. One adjective, one noun. This is the yard that is in the back of your house. "I have a still in my back yard."
Backyard. One word. This is an adjective, describing something informal, hand-made, perhaps not mainstream or legal, OR is located in one's back yard. "I make kick-ass moonshine with my backyard still."
Good will. Two words. Adjective, noun. Benevolence towards another. "I have feelings of good will towards you, so I will give you some money to help you out."
Goodwill. One word. Noun. Formal. Non-profit company. They take donations of clothing, housewares, etc., and sell them cheap. The proceeds go towards education and job training, non-specific other purposes. "I donated some old clothes to Goodwill today."
More later. I read a lot, and I will see more to bitch and moan about on my lunch break.
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Did you...did you just post a grammar rant? I think I might love you.
Stay tuned! Plenty more where that came from. Love (and bad grammar) is all around....
How about "bitch" and "moan"? Think about what you are saying!
Mortimer -
Okay, "bitch" and "moan" are examples of linguistic laziness. Would you have preferred kvetch or bellyache or beef? Lament? Fret? Fuss? Repine? Reproach?
Sometimes you just post without your thesaurus. It's okay. Move on.
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Why the fuck would I be interested in a diabetic diet pregnancy site? Have I ever said I was pregnant, diabetic or interested in dieting? Fuck off.
You are correct, but on the otherhand, I kind of like it, anyhow.
How could I miss this? Other hand. Two words.
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