Hi Folks,

Well, I’m feeling better today about my decision.  Thank you to all who voiced  their support —–wait, do you voice our support when you write?  Hmmmm, I think so.   Fingering your support just doesn’t sound right…

Anyway, thanks for the support.  It meant a lot to me.

Now on to the title phrase from the Star Trek tv series.  It’s a split infinitive!!!!!!!   You’re welcome, writing teachers!   We all know the phrase and its rhythm because it came into our living rooms. It became a catch phrase.

Yes, yes, I know, I know, that’s how the language changes.  That doesn’t mean I have to like it.

Case in point: we are losing our wonderful adverbs.  The “ly” ending is being dropped, whether by laziness or efficiency, I don’t know.  Notice it now —even on the news. something is wanted quick, not quickly.  I began noticing it about six months ago.  And it seems like it’s getting worse by the week.

So, as a personal campaign, please use the “ly” ending adverbs as much as you can!

Thank you.

This has been a public service announcement.

Sincerely,

Janet