I’ve had this book for years, always wanted to read it, but was intimidated by the length of it! It took me about two weeks to finish it and now I wish it were longer! Fortunately there are two more books in the series so I’ll pick up book two soon. The Pillars of the Earth is an epic, spellbinding, historical fiction masterpiece. … Read More »
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You’ve done all the hemming and hawing about whether or not to get your kid an iPhone and you’ve decided to take the plunge. Now what? There’s so much to figure out, from Safari to iMessage, not to mention the Wild West of the App Store, where kids have access to everything from Candy Crush to Tinder.… Read More »
I haven’t read this book yet. I’m reading another super long book right now so thought I’d look up the best selling books on Goodreads and Amazon for the year. Apparently this book is the first in a three part series that was an instant best seller billed as being perfect for fans of Kristin Cashore and George R.R.… Read More »
Apart and a part
by Kate Asbury Larkin
Totally opposite meanings.
If you are included in something, a piece of a whole, you are A PART – TWO words. “I was so happy to be a part of this team.”
Apart means separated, in pieces, to NOT be a part. “It makes me sad that we’re apart.”… Read More »
Bring vs take
by Kate Asbury Larkin
For the most part…
Bring implies movement towards someone or something: “Bring a hot meal when you come over.”
Take implies movement away from someone or something: “Take your dirty dishes when you leave.”
See how easy that is?
Loss vs. lost
by Kate Asbury Larkin
Although loss and lost both deal with the same subject, they are not used in the same way.
Remember it this way: Lost and past tense both contain the letter “t.” #boom
Loss is a noun; it is the act or an instance of losing.
That was an unexpected loss.… Read More »
Quite vs. quiet
by Kate Asbury Larkin
Another one that sends me over the edge; two totally different words with very different meanings.
Quite is an adverb which (usually) means a little or a lot, but not completely.
Quiet can be an adjective a noun or a verb and it means making little or no noise.… Read More »
Definitely vs defiantly
by Kate Asbury Larkin
Mixing these up totally changes what you intended.
Definitely means in a clear and definite manner; unambiguously.
Defiantly means rebelliously; in a rebellious manner.
This is more of a spelling error and not so much a spoken one; get the spelling figured out and you’ve got this one. #thereisnoAindefiniteordefinitely… Read More »
by Kate Asbury Larkin
Could’ve, would’ve, should’ve
Could’ve, would’ve and should’ve are contractions of could have, would have and should have, respectively.
Never, and I do mean NEVER, should you say (or write) could of, would of or should of. I cannot think of a single time “of” would correctly follow could, would or should. Not a one.… Read More »
Note from Audra:
These colors are so much fun I’ve decided to give away a bottle of each!!! Just leave a comment with the color you like the most and I’ll pick a winner for every color next Friday. Hopefully all the bottles will have been delivered to me by then! I already have Less is Norse on my toes…it’s a great Wildcat Blue and Auburn Tiger Blue 🙂
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I have so many books on my “to read” list and this one finally made it to the top of the list. I heard about it several years ago and I’m sad I didn’t take the time to read it sooner. This is one that I went back and forth between listening and reading….Kindle/Audible. I had to listen/read whenever I could find even 5 minutes! … Read More »
Passed vs. past
By Kate Asbury Larkin
Passed and past are often confused, but if you really think about it, they shouldn’t be.
Passed is the past tense (and past participial) of the verb “to pass.” “To pass” means to go forward, proceed, depart. This can mean to move forward in time, space or in action.… Read More »
First Annual
by Kate Asbury Larkin
There is no such thing as “first annual” for an inaugural event!
An event is not annual if it has not occurred in previous years. Period. End of discussion.
Not to complicate matters, but technically, the second occurrence of an event is the first annual, but who says that? #nobody… Read More »
by Kate Asbury Larkin
“Irregardless” is not a (proper) word! #wellitisbutitisnt #withoutwithoutregardsoundsstupid #dontsoundstupid #grammarlesson19… Read More »
