Author: Barbara Casey

Are you unsure when to use an apostrophe for the word “it’s?” Here’s the spelling rule for its versus it’s. This spelling mistake is so common now, it has everyone second-guessing which one is correct. “Its” without an apostrophe – is a possessive, third person, singular adjective that typically relates to something other than a person. The noun …

  My name is Barbara Casey. In June 2015, I turned 70. I don’t want to be an “elderly” seventy-year-old, so I’ve been challenging myself to keep up with new trends, thought-provoking ideas and broader perspectives. I’ve documented some of this in my review of Chris Guillebeau’s book The Happiness of Pursuit. Over the past few years, I’ve …

Here’s a quickie tutorial for one of the most common spelling mistakes: knowing the spelling rule for “your” versus “you’re.” Your is the second person singular adjective that relates to something “you” possess: Your clothes Your car Your outlook on life You’re is a contraction for “you are.” You’re going to be impressed. You’re on the right …

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