A blog on the idiosyncrasies of today’s fast-moving, social-media-driven language managed by 20-year-plus public relations writer Joseph Priest. l write “e-mail” with a hyphen, detest the word “issue,” and abbreviate “microphone” as “mike.” Got a language question? Bring it on.
Recent Posts
Definition Detail: Button-Down
A blog post on one of everyone’s favorite terms for conservative companies.
Coffee Break
The names for this once-simply-titled beverage have gotten more and more complicated. Here’s your guide.
On the Plus Side
As this symbol has become more and more important, so has the need for how to use it correctly.
AC or A/C?
A simple abbreviation, or is it?
July 4, July 4th, July Fourth or Fourth of July?
Just how do you write America’s birthday?
Barbecue, Barbeque or BBQ
This is a mouth-watering spelling conundrum.
Pronunciation Poise: Aunt
With all the aunts out there, you would think we would have arrived at a standard pronunciation for this word by now.
St. Patty’s Day or St. Paddy’s Day
This spelling has had many a leprechaun laughing.
Presidents Day, Presidents’ Day or Washington’s Birthday
Since this day involves such an important figure, it’s one holiday you’ll want to spell right.