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This is only a test?

To be clear, I'm OK with failing a test because I don’t know the material. But when questions are "less than clear," it gets a little disheartening.

Phillip Mullins Anxiety, Communication, Grammar, Humor, Language, Professional Life, Workplace 4 Comments July 29, 2020July 31, 2020 1 Minute

A Call for Precision in Journalism

I saw an article headline that said, “A ton of people are experiencing issues with their iPhone.”

Phillip Mullins Humor, Journalism, Language, Technology, Writing Leave a comment January 2, 2020January 2, 2020 1 Minute

9// Niceties

The meeting request from the sales manager said that The Scientist was "cordially" invited to a work-related dinner later that week.  While most would consider it a pleasant thing to be invited to ANY dinner, he supposed, and while the restaurant the company was springing for was fairly upscale (or so he had heard - he … Continue reading 9// Niceties →

Phillip Mullins Fiction, Grammar, Language, Workplace, Writing Leave a comment May 2, 2018May 2, 2018 3 Minutes

“Free Wi-Fi” Part “2”

Important update! I recently drove past the motel mentioned in this post, and the sign seems to have changed in one crucial way, and I have to say this seems like a gift from the grammar heavens for a guy like me who loves to over-analyze everything AND has been known to take part in beating a … Continue reading “Free Wi-Fi” Part “2” →

Phillip Mullins Grammar, Humor Leave a comment September 22, 2017September 22, 2017 1 Minute

“Fully Insured”

Yesterday, I spotted a truck on which was printed the following: {Name Redacted} Lawn Care "Fully Insured"  Note that the quotation marks around "Fully Ensured" are included here intentionally, as that is exactly what was printed on the truck.  It reminded me of this post. Either these (certainly fine) folks fail to understand a key aspect … Continue reading “Fully Insured” →

Phillip Mullins Humor 1 Comment August 21, 2017August 23, 2017 1 Minute

Parenting is a Fickle Ride

Whenever one of my kids spills something on the floor, I experience a range of emotions. On one hand, the spill represents something else "to do" - a new task - in a world where we already have more to do than we will ever get done.  And my wife and I, as the sole … Continue reading Parenting is a Fickle Ride →

Phillip Mullins Grammar, Humor, Kids, Parenting 2 Comments July 31, 2017July 31, 2017 1 Minute

“Free Wi-Fi”

I recently saw a local motel sign which included the following, as written: Rooms Available "Free Wi-Fi" I simply don't understand the use of quotes here. Are they quoting someone? "Free Wi-Fi," says Bill Sweeney of Akron, Ohio. I guess it's better than: "Free" Wi-Fi which suggests that you will be paying for it in … Continue reading “Free Wi-Fi” →

Phillip Mullins Fail, Marketing, Technology 3 Comments January 7, 2017January 7, 2017 1 Minute

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