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Just a quick note . . .

Just a quick note to let you know that LGE will not be accepting any new projects until April of 2016. 

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Word Crimes

I found this on the LiteracySite.com, and it was too good not to share! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

I have a lot of problems with alot

Many years ago, at the tender age of 14, I had an English teacher who made it his mission in life for his students to learn that a lot was actually two words not one. I can't say what led to his over exuberance of this particular subject, but I can say that it did make an impact on me. However, I realize that people still have trouble with these two little words. I see it misused all the time on twitter, facebook, emails, etc. So if this is a problem for you, don't lose heart. You're not alone.


Let's start off with the definition of lot, according to Merriam-Webster:

lot 

noun \ˈlät\

a considerable quantity or extent 

Ex: I have a lot of homework.

The a in front of lot is an article that works as an adjective.  It in no way is part of the word. Just think, you wouldn't say alittle or abunch. You would automatically know that wasn't right. But just as little and bunch are words that measure the quantity of something, so does lot.

If you still have trouble remember, Hyperbole and a Half has a great illustration that is hilarious and informative. 

New design

What do you think of the new look? If you've not stopped by in a while you might notice that things look a little different around here. I have Kristen Brock to thank for that. She's been working with me to help improve LGE's website. The old one was very boring. I was bored with it, and I know anyone looking at the site must have been bored with it also. I've also deleted a bunch of stuff, but that will change shortly. Please bear with me as we make changes to LGE. Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Also if you like the design you see here, click on Kristen's button and it will take you to her website. 

Is it toward or towards?

I come across the wrong use of toward/towards every so often. It's one of those words that seems to confuse a lot of people. What's the big deal, and what is the difference? The words mean the same thing. The difference is that toward is the preferred form in America and Canada while towards is preferred in England. This rule applies to other directional words as well--upward, downward, backward, etc. To sum up, if you live in the US, it's best to leave off the -s. If you live outside the US, go ahead and keep the -s.