Go ahead … split that infinitive

Go ahead … split that infinitive

To split or not to split infinitives … it’s a serious controversy! Not really, but there are people that are adamant that you should never split an infinitive. Say thanks to the grammar gods that the creators of Star Trek ignored the rule – because To Go Boldly just...
I resolve to …

I resolve to …

It’s the first Monday of the New Year and many of us have headed back to work, school or whatever routine that is part of our daily lives. It is also the day when we start getting serious about those New Year’s resolutions we so eagerly made just last...

We’re so glad we had this time …

In Carol Burnett’s immortal words, we’re so glad we had this time together! And we look forward to more time in the company of friends and colleagues in 2015! We have been so fortunate over the last dozen years to work with a multitude of people on very...
The Uncertain Volunteer

The Uncertain Volunteer

How can I be useful, of what service can I be? There is something inside me, what can it be? Unknown People want to volunteer. We know this. Sometimes, they just don’t know where they fit into an association or organization. The question for associations is whether we...
Worst question?

Worst question?

Yesterday was Media Day for 2014 Super Bowl and as usual there were some pretty bad questions, but this one is by far the worst. Sam Farmer...
Making the same mistakes?

Making the same mistakes?

Have you heard about the building in London dubbed the “Walkie-Talkie” that reflects the sunlight in such a way that it has actually warped parts of a car? That the reflection makes the street so hot, you can fry an egg? That it has damaged the front of...