Hello there.

I have long been fascinated by the use of words in the English language. Growing up, I loved to read and discover the ways other people were able to manipulate language to convey so many emotions and experiences. I also loved learning new words. I distinctly remember being in fourth grade and using "naive" in a creative writing exercise we had to do. I even wrote it out properly, with the umlaut over the "i." I don't if anyone else was impressed by this, but I was certainly impressed with myself!
Thanks partly to all the reading I did growing up, and largely to my mother's habit of correcting me all the time, I am also a stickler for proper spelling and grammar. Incorrectly spelled words, misguidedly placed apostrophes, and sadly structured sentences are like nails on a chalkboard to me. I have to resist the urge to take a red pen to signs, menus, and forms every time I see typos in them. This is not to say that I am always perfect myself; I know I make mistakes, too, and I am by no means an expert in the technicalities of grammar, (and if I ever make a mistake with it here, I hope someone will tell me!). I learned about all the parts of sentences and all those details long enough ago that I do not remember much of it. My ability to detect improper grammar and spelling comes from reading, writing college papers, and a certain amount of natural instinct.
My love of words and grammar finally led me to start this blog. I hope that other people with the same love will enjoy it!