Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Oh So Wrong


This is a clipping from a Sarasota, Fla., newspaper, a fact that makes me very, very sad for newspapers in general and copy editors in particular. There is so much to pick on in this one little sentence that I don't even know where to begin.

"Weather your in the mood to just sip on a martini and watch the cars go by on your patio, or your ready for a Big Night Out with drinking and dancing, we hope you'll join us."

1. I think you meant "whether." Those darn homophones!
2. Speaking of homophones, there is a big difference between “your” and “you’re.”
3. The cars are going by on the patio, are they? Makes it hard to enjoy your martini.
4. Big Night Out is apparently a proper noun.
5. And (just to be picky), you split your infinitive: "to just sip."

Phewsh! I am all tuckered out from that one.

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

What to Where?

When I attend art events, I never know what to wear. I think this flier is trying to help me out but is missing the mark. The little gecko guy and the funky lemur thing sure are jazzy, though!

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Monday, May 11, 2009

I Worry About "There" Wine

Basignani Winery, I know you are excited about your new wine, but please, slow down for a minute and think about your spelling before you post this to your website:

THERE HERE! THERE HERE! THERE HERE!

Hope their wine is better than their spelling.