05.08.98
The possessive does not possess an apostrophe
Boy it’s been busy. I’m tutoring a local design company, I’ve got three sites at work that are are driving hard towards deadlines. Teeg is staying for a couple of nights this week. Amy has been to the dentist twice in the past two days and is in constant pain. I’ve been able to keep up on my personal e-mail for the most part, but there’s still a few important ones that are outstanding.
I’m feeling really tired. I hope I can get some time to relax soon. Talk about being on a treadmill, I feel like I’m running up the down escalator.
In other news check out the new iMac at Apple’s site. http://www.apple.com/ It’s beautiful. Read all the details. It’s interesting to see what’s in it as much as what’s not!
“The possessive does not possess an apostrophe.” That’s how I remember whether to use it’s or its.
“The due date is not the do date.” That’s a new one that I came up with last week. I made a little sign and hung it at my desk at work.
Should I talk about my failings, online? My faults? This can be read by anyone including potential clients. I have a tendency to write about short-comings rather than strengths. I have seen over and over how problems later on could have been avoided by being up-front with problems and difficulties. I know this and yet the desire to be perfect for others – ego – stands in the way. Everyday is a fight against it. Wins and loses deserve equal time, no?
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