Not Up to Snuff
The perils of requesting parental assistance29 total reviews
Comment from Sherry Asbury
I can always rely on you for a laugh when I most need it. I once wrote a paper for my 6th-grade son, who was in gifted classes - but lazy at times.
The teacher wrote on it..Mrs. Long, you undoubtedly now know as much about mountains as a geologist, but Morgan knows more about punctuation...I never wrote another one.
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2021
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I can always rely on you for a laugh when I most need it. I once wrote a paper for my 6th-grade son, who was in gifted classes - but lazy at times.
The teacher wrote on it..Mrs. Long, you undoubtedly now know as much about mountains as a geologist, but Morgan knows more about punctuation...I never wrote another one.
Comment Written 27-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2021
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As to Chuck's classmate--the gist was true, the specifics were fabricated.
As to my citation for error--that did happen--she thought it was wrong to use possessives--many people do, alas--you can't win--right or wrong, someone will surely cite the "error." As I admit, possessives sound and look odd!
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Comment from strandregs
Reminds me of me myself and the possee my organized to find me and bring me home to do my homework.
My saving was hormones(natural ) when I was eleven.
Read your previous postings and as usual found them soul satisfying. :-))Z
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2021
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Reminds me of me myself and the possee my organized to find me and bring me home to do my homework.
My saving was hormones(natural ) when I was eleven.
Read your previous postings and as usual found them soul satisfying. :-))Z
Comment Written 27-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2021
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As to Chuck's classmate--the gist was true, the specifics were fabricated.
As to my citation for error--that did happen--she thought it was wrong to use possessives--many people do, alas--you can't win--right or wrong, someone will surely cite the "error." As I admit, possessives sound and look odd!
Comment from Robert Zimmerman
Hello Liz.
This is an amusing story, Content is important in every piece of writing, however, errors in grammar and composition can make the writing worthless. one that bothers me so much is a piece that uses there, their, or they're improperly. That discounts the entire story to me. I have seen it here many times.
That note had to be pretty tough on mom. I would like to have heard the conversation between mom and Danny.
Robert
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2021
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Hello Liz.
This is an amusing story, Content is important in every piece of writing, however, errors in grammar and composition can make the writing worthless. one that bothers me so much is a piece that uses there, their, or they're improperly. That discounts the entire story to me. I have seen it here many times.
That note had to be pretty tough on mom. I would like to have heard the conversation between mom and Danny.
Robert
Comment Written 27-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2021
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As to Chuck's classmate--the gist was true, the specifics were fabricated.
As to my citation for error--that did happen--she thought it was wrong to use possessives--many people do, alas--you can't win--right or wrong, someone will surely cite the "error." As I admit, possessives sound and look odd!
Comment from judiverse
Maybe Danny's mother was purposely sending him the message that from now on, he should do his own work. You're really steamed up about grammar and punctuation these days. There's always a difference between what we say and what is grammatically correct usage. judi
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2021
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Maybe Danny's mother was purposely sending him the message that from now on, he should do his own work. You're really steamed up about grammar and punctuation these days. There's always a difference between what we say and what is grammatically correct usage. judi
Comment Written 27-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2021
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As to Chuck's classmate--the gist was true, the specifics were fabricated.
As to my citation for error--that did happen--she thought it was wrong to use possessives--many people do, alas--you can't win--right or wrong, someone will surely cite the "error." As I admit, possessives sound and look odd! Punctuation dilemmas are one my mind these days on account of my stickler editor!
Comment from Mary Vigasin
Some times listening to you frustration about the editor I am beginning to wonder if she is being unnecessarily picky.
As for Danny mom it was years since she went to school and like all of us forgot many of the rules. But Danny and her deserved the D.
Mary
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2021
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Some times listening to you frustration about the editor I am beginning to wonder if she is being unnecessarily picky.
As for Danny mom it was years since she went to school and like all of us forgot many of the rules. But Danny and her deserved the D.
Mary
Comment Written 27-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2021
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As to Chuck's classmate--the gist was true, the specifics were fabricated.
As to my citation for error--that did happen--she thought it was wrong to use possessives--many people do, alas--you can't win--right or wrong, someone will surely cite the "error." As I admit, possessives sound and look odd! Punctuation dilemmas are one my mind these days on account of my stickler editor!
Comment from T B Botts
Hi Liz,
I've been dinged a few times on this site because I had grammatical errors. I don't know if I'll ever learn all the proper usages. Oh well. When I read your title I wondered what does that mean- not up to snuff? I've heard it for years, but like so many sayings, I've used it without really knowing it's origin. Do you have any idea? Was snuff used as a means of payment and you didn't get paid if your work was shoddy? Just wondering.
Blessings
Tom
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reply by the author on 02-Nov-2021
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Hi Liz,
I've been dinged a few times on this site because I had grammatical errors. I don't know if I'll ever learn all the proper usages. Oh well. When I read your title I wondered what does that mean- not up to snuff? I've heard it for years, but like so many sayings, I've used it without really knowing it's origin. Do you have any idea? Was snuff used as a means of payment and you didn't get paid if your work was shoddy? Just wondering.
Blessings
Tom
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Comment Written 27-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2021
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Not up to snuff=not up to standard.
As to Chuck's classmate--the gist was true, the specifics were fabricated.
As to my citation for error--that did happen--she thought it was wrong to use possessives--many people do, alas--you can't win--right or wrong, someone will surely cite the "error." As I admit, possessives sound and look odd!
Comment from robyn corum
Liz,
Oh, yeah. I'm sure. It's crazy how much you can forget and how quickly. It's the old 'use it or lose it' rule, right? And even when I USE it constantly here, I find myself suddenly questioning things in my head that I've known all my life. Getting older stinks.
Thanks for the smile!
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2021
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Liz,
Oh, yeah. I'm sure. It's crazy how much you can forget and how quickly. It's the old 'use it or lose it' rule, right? And even when I USE it constantly here, I find myself suddenly questioning things in my head that I've known all my life. Getting older stinks.
Thanks for the smile!
Comment Written 27-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2021
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As to Chuck's classmate--the gist was true, the specifics were fabricated.
As to my citation for error--that did happen--she thought it was wrong to use possessives--many people do, alas--you can't win--right or wrong, someone will surely cite the "error." As I admit, possessives sound and look odd!
Comment from aryr
This definitely was an interesting topic, Elizabeth. There were some deep thoughts shared between Chuck and yourself. Especially the story of Danny and his mother. I think the picture of the Spiraling Gumball Machines was rather appropriate.
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2021
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This definitely was an interesting topic, Elizabeth. There were some deep thoughts shared between Chuck and yourself. Especially the story of Danny and his mother. I think the picture of the Spiraling Gumball Machines was rather appropriate.
Comment Written 27-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2021
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As to Chuck's classmate--the gist was true, the specifics were fabricated.
As to my citation for error--that did happen--she thought it was wrong to use possessives--many people do, alas--you can't win--right or wrong, someone will surely cite the "error." As I admit, possessives sound and look odd!
Comment from Begin Again
Back when my brain was fully focused (or at least I thought it was) I stayed up many hours working o my daughter's term papers. She had five children, a full-time job, and was trying to finish her master's degree. Must say I did okay...especially since I wasn't the one studying the topics... but I certainly would never ever attempt it again. I think I would get the same response as Danny. LOL
Hugs, Carol
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2021
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Back when my brain was fully focused (or at least I thought it was) I stayed up many hours working o my daughter's term papers. She had five children, a full-time job, and was trying to finish her master's degree. Must say I did okay...especially since I wasn't the one studying the topics... but I certainly would never ever attempt it again. I think I would get the same response as Danny. LOL
Hugs, Carol
Comment Written 27-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2021
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As to Chuck's classmate--the gist was true, the specifics were fabricated.
As to my citation for error--that did happen--she thought it was wrong to use possessives--many people do, alas--you can't win--right or wrong, someone will surely cite the "error." As I admit, possessives sound and look odd! Punctuation dilemmas are one my mind these days on account of my stickler editor!
Comment from barbara.wilkey
LOL I do understand. When I was teaching my first graders past tense verbs, I discovered their parents didn't have a clue. Their parents first language was Ebonics and normal English grammar isn't part of it.
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2021
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LOL I do understand. When I was teaching my first graders past tense verbs, I discovered their parents didn't have a clue. Their parents first language was Ebonics and normal English grammar isn't part of it.
Comment Written 27-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2021
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As to Chuck's classmate--the gist was true, the specifics were fabricated.
As to my citation for error--that did happen--she thought it was wrong to use possessives--many people do, alas--you can't win--right or wrong, someone will surely cite the "error." As I admit, possessives sound and look odd!