Essentially, it all comes down to this: ALL RIGHT is the formal version and ALRIGHT is the informal version of the same word. As an editor and writer, I would both advise and use ALL RIGHT in omnipresence narration (when the character isn't narrating the story) and ALRIGHT in dialogue or instances of colloquialism. With … Continue reading All Right vs Alright
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Blond vs Blonde
Grammatical gender is found in most languages though it has been mostly removed from the English language. However, there are still some remnants of it. We see this with Blond and Blonde. Grammarly does a great job simplifying this: "When describing males, you would use blond: He is blond. You can add an E to … Continue reading Blond vs Blonde
Farther vs Further
Generally speaking, FARTHER is used when discussing only true DISTANCE and FURTHER is used when measuring FIGURATIVE DISTANCE. However, that isn't completely true. Why? Well, let's discuss it. Both FARTHER and FURTHER can be use as adverbs (modifies a verb, adverb, adjective, or phrase) and adjectives (modifies a noun or pronoun). When used in comparative … Continue reading Farther vs Further
#BooksForTheHoliday – Family Stories Month
LEARN MORE November is a time for family. It is a time for family stories and for family literacy. As the winter takes hold and cold moves in, snuggle up together with a good book or share in the tradition of oral storytelling. Talk about your ancestors, your personal experiences, or enjoy tales of other's … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – Family Stories Month
SEPTEMBER: National Library Card Sign-Up Month
https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-library-card-sign-up-month-september/ https://www.ala.org/conferencesevents/celebrationweeks/card "September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide join together to remind parents, caregivers and students that signing up for a library card is the first step toward academic achievement and lifelong learning." - WVLS Jamie Matczak - Aug 19, 2019 Each year, there … Continue reading SEPTEMBER: National Library Card Sign-Up Month
