Style by Joseph M. Williams
I never thought I would read the word “turgid” so many times in my entire life. Style: Toward Clarity and Grace repeats the word, of course, because it’s telling you how to avoid writing...
Monthly Archive: February 2017
Pita Pan
Pita Pan is a Middle-Eastern style vegetarian restaurant. It has a clever name but no actual connection to the character Peter Pan created by J.M. Barrie.
Between/to vs between/and vs from/to
Take my word for it, this sign is about a discounted movie screening that is taking place “between 1pm to 3pm”. Using “to” with “between” sounds terrible, but I know why people write this...
Everybody Writes by Ann Handley
Everybody Writes is a book that Derek Zoolander would recommend to “adults who can’t write good and want to do other stuff good too”. If you’re one of those, then, by all means, share...
Apparels vs Apparel
This sign at Marks & Spencer at Parkway Parade says: 20% off Ladies’ printed apparels & bras It should say ‘apparel’, not ‘apparels’. The sign also says: Image for illustration purpose only We can...