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When a Teenager?

Posted on September 4, 2016 by DrEMiller

While reading Vampire Games by J.R. Rain, a phrase caught my attention–not because it was especially unusual or even well-written, but because it got me wondering about how we use certain words. The clause was “…still three years shy of being … Continue reading →

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Affect and Effect | The Daily Post at WordPress.com

Posted on July 20, 2012 by DrEMiller

For all the writers and students out there, the use of the word “affect” when the meaning is “effect” is a personal peeve. When I’m reading, I often have to stop to figure out if the right word has been … Continue reading →

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