I’ve recently started writing blog posts and no matter how much I Czech and recheck I still find something after posting. I’ve come to realise (?) realize that it’s ok. I’d rather write conversationally and feel that the blogs I enjoy reading are written in just that way.
Michael, I had just assumed you were dictating some of your essays, especially the last one! SIrI makes so many amusing typos. I enjoy your essays immensely, but trust your wife; she’s got your back.
Sarah, you hit the bullet on the head. I was the in-house proofreader (home and office), and it involved more than correction. It was often rewriting. "Because it's so easy for you," they said. 🤨
Fun facts. Nail on the head is better than bullet on the head.
A bullet to the head is many times fatal and if not fatal, then a severely disabling injury, whereas a nail to the head almost certainly causes brain damage or injury, BUT many nail folks often survive.
The news of the past 20 years or so shows that a nail, or nails in some cases, to the head, often from a nailgun and sometimes an ill-fated suicide attempt, seems to indicate that folks seem to survive these nail in head injuries far better than bullet in head injuries.
One of many examples to be found in the news, here's a fellow who reported to the ER with the complaint of a headache was found to have 12 large nails driven into his brain from prior suicide attempts.
The way to limit typos is to let a fresh pair of eyes read your stuff before hitting the publish button. If it’s too expensive to hire your wife, why not hire someone else? If not a college student, perhaps there’s a person in your neighborhood who might want a job that won’t take too much time.
I’ve often wondered what Martha, a Comparative Literature major, thinks about the typos. Normally they drive me nuts, but in your case it’s somehow endearing. You be you, boo.
I’ve recently started writing blog posts and no matter how much I Czech and recheck I still find something after posting. I’ve come to realise (?) realize that it’s ok. I’d rather write conversationally and feel that the blogs I enjoy reading are written in just that way.
You’re both right. Martha is awesome. But the typos show your humanity.
🤣 My husband is working on a dissertation right now. I feel like I should demand recompense of some kind!
Michael, I had just assumed you were dictating some of your essays, especially the last one! SIrI makes so many amusing typos. I enjoy your essays immensely, but trust your wife; she’s got your back.
Your wife dodged a bullet. Being the in-house proofreader is NOT all it’s cracked up to be 😂
Sarah, you hit the bullet on the head. I was the in-house proofreader (home and office), and it involved more than correction. It was often rewriting. "Because it's so easy for you," they said. 🤨
I'm rethinking "bullet on the head" and wondering if nail is better.
Fun facts. Nail on the head is better than bullet on the head.
A bullet to the head is many times fatal and if not fatal, then a severely disabling injury, whereas a nail to the head almost certainly causes brain damage or injury, BUT many nail folks often survive.
The news of the past 20 years or so shows that a nail, or nails in some cases, to the head, often from a nailgun and sometimes an ill-fated suicide attempt, seems to indicate that folks seem to survive these nail in head injuries far better than bullet in head injuries.
One of many examples to be found in the news, here's a fellow who reported to the ER with the complaint of a headache was found to have 12 large nails driven into his brain from prior suicide attempts.
https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/oregon-man-survives-12-nails-head-flna1c9478042
"Fun facts" about bullets and nails? Thanks for the link, G-squared, but ugh! What way to go.
I don't judge, S squared.
Substance over style,MIB..
And you'e got it.
I also know an amazing editor, who always makes my newsletter and still human. And she's a woman so to Alyson's point ...
I am right, he is wrong. End of story. 🤣
Martha, remind your husband of the "Curb Your Enthusiasm" episode about Larry's beloved aunt.
How about a guest column, say once a month, Martha, on the joy of marriage.
😂
You should do what Jartha says. How about a poll? Who thinks Lichael should let Jartha proof his righting?
It took a moment (a bit slow this rainy day) but 👏🏻.
I misspelled pole.
For God's sack, is it a good use of anyone's time to proofread their Substork?
The way to limit typos is to let a fresh pair of eyes read your stuff before hitting the publish button. If it’s too expensive to hire your wife, why not hire someone else? If not a college student, perhaps there’s a person in your neighborhood who might want a job that won’t take too much time.
I’ve often wondered what Martha, a Comparative Literature major, thinks about the typos. Normally they drive me nuts, but in your case it’s somehow endearing. You be you, boo.
me no care all good buddy
Thamk You
This MATEY reports for duty for any proofreading assignments!
Also, I love all the typos, grammatical errors, etc. in the comments -- especially the ones shitting on yours.