Category Archives: pedanticism

pedantic pet peeve

Originally posted on August 13, 2008. time for a reminder. sorry about this, but Instapundit reminded of something I wanted to say now that I have a blog. If you don’t win, you “lose.” If something isn’t tight, it is … Continue reading

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effect of literature

Kevin DeYoung wonders what hath literature wrought? I agree strongly with his conclusion: I’ll take passionate and logical romantic rationalism over the tired tirades of false dichotomies any day. plus, I enjoy his perfect parallel prose. anyone who reads here … Continue reading

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Pedantic Pet Peeve 2

here is another thing that Julie and I have noticed to be on the increase. sale is a noun. Sell is a verb. for instance, I need to sell my trailer. (incidentally, it is a Big Tex 50LA. 16 feet, … Continue reading

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