tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959924604925027682Fri, 06 Sep 2024 00:03:12 +0000Grammar Wall of ShameOn SelmaOn WritingFlash Fiction FridayBiggest LoserpretzelsAmerican IdolBucket ListChex mixCoach MoDVRDan ZarrellaDanielGodfatherGoldilocksGreek Gods yogurtHTML madnessHuluItalyMarch MadnessMicrosoft WordNew Year'sReality TVRobin HoodSEOShaySnipeSo You Think You can DanceSocial Media ScientistThe OfficeTwitter timingadded valueball point pensbest practicesblog timingchoosing a contractorcockroach killingcrock pot recipedentistdrumstickelastigirlghostwritinghieroglyphicshospital gownlead generationleukemialovemarketingmechanicnewsletterroad tripself-stitch removalsnackssocial media timingsocial networkingweddingRamblings on business, on language, on life--usually in the reverse order.http://frontlineink.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Blogger194125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959924604925027682.post-4973074693718397913Sun, 04 Sep 2011 02:44:00 +00002011-09-03T22:47:41.864-05:00hospital gownleukemialoveweddingShe is 24 years old and got married in a hospital gown and compression stockings last Monday. I don't know the patient's name and wouldn't use it even if I did, but a nurse friend told me about a courtyard wedding at her hospital. We'll call the patient Lucia and her partner Eli. Below are the bits and pieces of the story that my friend picked up along the way: Lucia came into the hospital justhttp://frontlineink.blogspot.com/2011/09/hospital-wedding.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Frontline Ink)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959924604925027682.post-361231881514972538Thu, 14 Jul 2011 13:37:00 +00002011-07-14T09:21:16.809-05:00drumstickGreek Gods yogurtmarketingThe gods have not been favorable to me.After trying it at a friend's house, I was highly impressed by the honey and strawberry yogurt from the "Greek Gods" brand. I later saw it at my own grocery store and, even though it was expensive (right on par, per ounce, with the organic brands), I justified the purchase by thinking of all the benefits of Greek yogurt. In addition to its rich, creamy http://frontlineink.blogspot.com/2011/07/its-all-greek-style-to-me.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Frontline Ink)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959924604925027682.post-5867980220956808344Tue, 05 Jul 2011 23:06:00 +00002011-07-05T18:18:29.263-05:00Grammar Wall of ShameBlood Donors Beware!Man, we tried to do good, but we got hosed!Feel free to add your own commentary and/or one-liners in the comments. http://frontlineink.blogspot.com/2011/07/who-will-hose-blood-drive.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Frontline Ink)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959924604925027682.post-993701404432822776Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:31:00 +00002011-06-02T13:16:31.526-05:00choosing a contractorself-stitch removalI had stitches removed yesterday…from my mouth…while leaning on the kitchen island and tilting my head under hanging pendant lights.See, I’m away from home and will be gone throughout the entire acceptable window of time to have the sutures removed. Plus, they were beginning to rub the surrounding areas raw. After having bizarre dreams about the cause of my discomfort, I finally decided it was http://frontlineink.blogspot.com/2011/05/out-with-stitches-in-with-expert.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Frontline Ink)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959924604925027682.post-7548213472888143802Wed, 04 May 2011 22:53:00 +00002011-05-05T16:43:17.453-05:00dentistghostwritingmechanic<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>http://frontlineink.blogspot.com/2011/05/what-dentists-and-mechanics-have-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Frontline Ink)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959924604925027682.post-2997470982021330872Fri, 15 Apr 2011 01:31:00 +00002014-02-13T13:33:33.099-06:00Moxie, chutzpah, verve, spunk, vigor, zest. It's no coincidence that many of my favorite words are synonyms for each other. These words have it all: They're fun to write, they're even more fun to say and hear, and they offer a good way to approach life and work. Other words that delight include the following: dash, noodle, nosh, schmaltzy, hoopla, noob (if you're gonna be a noob, just go at it http://frontlineink.blogspot.com/2009/11/moxie-and-other-words-to-love-and-live.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959924604925027682.post-2014927730457666447Fri, 08 Apr 2011 03:01:00 +00002011-04-29T16:05:06.562-05:00Grammar Wall of ShameAs you know, the war on the apostrophe in Britain has forced many innocent apostrophes into hiding. As a result of a dwindling population, the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to the English Language (SPoCttEL) declared the apostrophe an endangered species in 2008.Lab studies show that this sharp decline disrupts the fragile balance of the English language. If ignored, the apostrophe will be http://frontlineink.blogspot.com/2009/02/save-apostrophe.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959924604925027682.post-4932615986123814472Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:00:00 +00002011-04-09T10:27:45.541-05:00best practicesblog timingDan ZarrellaSEOSocial Media Scientistsocial media timingTwitter timingDan Zarrella spent two years collecting and analyzing data and put together his best practices for the best days and times for tweeting, facebook posting, blog posts, emails, etc.Frontline Ink will be using this information to increase value for our clients' blog posts, e-newsletters, tweets and more.See some of the highlights below or listen to the complete webinar here.Dan opens with a http://frontlineink.blogspot.com/2011/03/content-sharing-get-your-voice-heard.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Frontline Ink)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959924604925027682.post-5252731576562448347Tue, 22 Mar 2011 20:12:00 +00002011-04-29T16:03:31.223-05:00Grammar Wall of ShameThis ad demonstrates a common error with well and good. Good is an adjective and adjectives are used to describe nouns. Well is an adverb and is used to modify a verb.In case I lost you with the parts of speech talk, think of it this way: you can have a good thing (noun) but an action (verb) is done well.I slept (verb) well.I had a good sleep (noun).I am doing (verb) well today.I had a good http://frontlineink.blogspot.com/2008/12/its-all-well-and-good.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959924604925027682.post-6139045425976987959Mon, 21 Mar 2011 16:09:00 +00002011-04-29T16:02:44.765-05:00On WritingIf you're in need of a little humbling, take this quiz on 25 commonly misspelled words.Then, if you find out you need a little help, check out these spelling tips from a former spelling champion.http://frontlineink.blogspot.com/2009/01/spelling-tips.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959924604925027682.post-5793671292542832518Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:02:00 +00002011-04-29T16:00:53.936-05:00Grammar Wall of ShameOften, I discuss commonly confused words--words that have multiple spellings or meanings that are used incorrectly. I hesitate to call this one "common" though, so we'll just stick with confused.http://frontlineink.blogspot.com/2009/01/oh-no.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959924604925027682.post-3357168555975862889Tue, 08 Mar 2011 21:00:00 +00002011-05-05T16:48:22.323-05:00Grammar Wall of Shame I hear it all the time: "Grammar is such a bear!"Now, if grammar actually were a bear, he wouldn't be an intimidating beast to be feared, or alas--hated. He'd be a Smokey-the-Bear type with a brown hat, fuzzy fur and retracted claws. He'd bear frequent slips in informal communication with patience and tip his hat to the most refined speakers and the slang users alike. He'd offer to bear the http://frontlineink.blogspot.com/2008/12/if-grammar-were-bear.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959924604925027682.post-1214813694296294920Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:54:00 +00002011-04-29T15:55:19.480-05:00Grammar Wall of Shame All right, blog followers, let's discuss one of the more confusing (and yet still simple) nuances of the English language: the difference between its and it's.I understand where the confusion comes from. It seems counter intuitive that the dog chews its bone (not it's bone) since we've always been taught that the apostrophe indicates ownership. Isn't it the dog's bone? I hear ya, believe me, buthttp://frontlineink.blogspot.com/2008/11/commonly-confused-words-its-versus-its.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959924604925027682.post-5621095854357035838Fri, 25 Feb 2011 14:36:00 +00002011-04-29T15:51:08.481-05:00Grammar Wall of ShameThere are several percentages here. But if we follow their pattern, there are several per cent ages. Yikes.I'm pretty sure the average reader on ZDNet is as fluent in HTML code as I am in English, so I'm going to give them a break on this one. They can stick with computer geekiness and I'll stick with language geekiness.Note--geekiness is technically not a word but one of my favorite rules of http://frontlineink.blogspot.com/2008/11/grammar-wall-of-shame-per-cent-or.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959924604925027682.post-3656305892187958364Tue, 22 Feb 2011 22:18:00 +00002011-04-29T15:47:00.416-05:00Grammar Wall of ShameA headline in this video says "Over 34 Years, 8 Miles Everyday."And then this one: I see this mistake all the time (every day, it seems). Yes, it's an everyday occurrence. So I'll tell you the rule here again:If you can substitute each day then it should be two words.--Please use this word correctly every day.*If it modifies a noun, it should be one word.Join this campaign of everyday peoplehttp://frontlineink.blogspot.com/2009/02/8-miles-every-day-everyday-error.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959924604925027682.post-1008233613808647683Sun, 13 Feb 2011 14:57:00 +00002011-04-29T15:49:34.024-05:00Grammar Wall of ShameSo I was reading CNN this morning...scutinizing it, you might say, when I came across a story with an ironic grammatical gem: "Drew Peterson found himself under media and police scutiny after..."Though no definition for scutiny can be found at dictionary.com, one definition for scrutiny is "the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)."Despite many strongly-worded petitions, there is http://frontlineink.blogspot.com/2009/05/scrutiny-skrootn-e-act-of-examining.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Frontline Ink)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959924604925027682.post-6276171895495659684Mon, 07 Feb 2011 15:20:00 +00002011-04-29T15:44:24.436-05:00I have to agree with Roboto when he expresses his hesitance to "try" the "hash browns."Roboto submitted this photo in response to "Crazy" Quotations.http://frontlineink.blogspot.com/2009/05/hash-browns-anyone.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Frontline Ink)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959924604925027682.post-513820174140732234Fri, 28 Jan 2011 05:00:00 +00002011-01-27T23:55:08.658-06:00Flash 55s are fun fiction pieces in exactly 55 words. To join in the fun (and it is fun), visit Mr. Knowitall. This week's is called Playing Possum:He sat. I paced. She scolded. “You shot a possum at point-blank range in the garage?” she said, not knowing yet that I had encouraged the pursuit. “It seemed like a good idea,” our 14-year-old shrugged. “To both of us,” I said, taking the http://frontlineink.blogspot.com/2011/01/flash-55-playing-possum.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Frontline Ink)8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959924604925027682.post-3245700205855417310Tue, 30 Nov 2010 18:39:00 +00002010-11-30T14:21:48.665-06:00added valueelastigirllead generationnewsletterHere are my top ten reasons for small businesses to send a regular newsletter:1. Customer Retention: Regular newsletters help keep your business top of mind and remind clients that you are an expert in your industry.2. Establishing Credibility: Well-written and relevant newsletters help establish your credibility. An article on American Express discusses the benefits of becoming recognized as a http://frontlineink.blogspot.com/2010/11/newsletter-top-ten.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Frontline Ink)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959924604925027682.post-9194704417805469022Wed, 24 Nov 2010 19:49:00 +00002014-02-20T12:29:21.688-06:00Though Ms. Annie Cooper grew up in a system that honored skin color above character, her parents worked hard to provide for her and her 10 siblings.As a wife and mother, Ms. Cooper had already experienced a full life before she put a face on police brutality in Selma, traveling and working as a nurse. When she heard about the nonviolent effort to gain voting rights, Ms. Cooper set her http://frontlineink.blogspot.com/2010/11/annie-cooper-remembering-woman-who-put.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959924604925027682.post-3015501853836871271Wed, 24 Nov 2010 19:19:00 +00002010-11-24T13:36:20.029-06:00Let's just start at the very beginning--commonly confused words.Accept is to take or receive something (as in, business cards).Except means with the exception of or excluding. So this would mean they are excluding business cards. And maybe accepting everything else?The good thing about the English language (or maybe the credit belongs to the human brain) is that we can get the point even when http://frontlineink.blogspot.com/2010/11/excepting-business-cards.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Frontline Ink)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959924604925027682.post-7650744689904443148Mon, 22 Nov 2010 20:51:00 +00002010-11-22T14:53:15.275-06:00http://frontlineink.blogspot.com/2010/11/life-is.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Frontline Ink)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959924604925027682.post-6294151746329550871Thu, 11 Nov 2010 22:33:00 +00002010-11-11T16:50:46.566-06:00Four-year-old: "I gotta pee and I ain't gonna do it."Mom: "Why not? That doesn't seem very comfortable."Four-year-old: "When I'm here, I wanna run around and play. I don't want to miss anything!"Here's another potty-related laugh, courtesy of Far Side.http://frontlineink.blogspot.com/2010/11/advice-from-four-year-old.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Frontline Ink)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959924604925027682.post-1153517515997834726Thu, 22 Jul 2010 17:39:00 +00002010-07-22T15:31:40.563-05:00Grammar Wall of ShameI just want to know how they get the smoke to stay in the shape of a sausage.http://frontlineink.blogspot.com/2010/07/what.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959924604925027682.post-1975319103624191453Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:31:00 +00002010-07-19T12:33:39.491-05:00Grammar Wall of ShameUm?http://frontlineink.blogspot.com/2010/07/feed-um.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1