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16th Jan 2020lonewolf56 commented on:
English GrammarIt basically means since the beginning. Brits also have some pretty interesting slang as well. In the U.S. I have never seen rooves as a plural for roof. It would make sense, though.ViewDate:
16th Jan 2020lonewolf56 commented on:
Calling all Dog lovers ... join in with our Dog Chat!In the U.S., getting a rescue dog is considered admirable, and animal organizations encourage it. I know the Brits love their purebreds. Do shelters and other rescue places encourage people to adopt adult dogs/mixed breeds? I have two rescue dogs...one a purebred dachshund (we found him running down a busy street and couldn't find his owners) and a small mixed breed from the SPCA. I have nothing against pure breeds, but I keep reading horror stories about inbreeding and severe health problems. I hope I don't sound judgmental, I am just curious.ViewDate:
16th Jan 2020lonewolf56 commented on:
English GrammarI get the feeling from these posts that many of you are from the UK. As an American, I can attest to the horrible English many people use, and much of our slang is non sensical. As a former English teacher, I've heard a lot of it. I've stopped correcting kids because there's too much to correct. I have learned to tune it out. I don't think American schools emphasize grammar as much as European schools. I am flabbergasted by how many Americans can't spell. I frequently see adults write things like "egg's" or "there coming to my house." They should know better!ViewDate:
16th Jan 2020lonewolf56 commented on:
What book are you currently reading?I am currently listening to Demi Moore's autobiography. It's well written and compelling (narrated by her.) She had a dysfunctional childhood, with a narcissist for a mother. Neither of her marriages was exactly stellar. I don't want to give anything else away, but I recommend it.ViewDate:
16th Jan 2020lonewolf56 commented on:
What book are you currently reading?I am currently listening to Demi Moore's autobiography. It's well written and compelling (narrated by her.) She had a dysfunctional childhood, with a narcissist for a mother. Neither of her marriages was exactly stellar. I don't want to give anything else away, but I recommend it.ViewDate:
16th Jan 2020lonewolf56 commented on:
Is optimism the key to a long life?I come from a family of grudge holders and Debbie Downers. In recent years I have made a concerted effort to see the glass half full rather than half empty. This sounds trite, but it really works!ViewDate:
16th Jan 2020lonewolf56 commented on:
Would you kill a spider?I am a retired teacher. Kids love to step on spiders. I remind them that especially with spiders, they are helpful because they eat bugs that we don't like (flies and mosquitoes to name two). I am also of the belief that unless a bug is bothering you, just leave it alone. It deserves a life just like we do. However, I draw the line at mosquitoes, flies, and ticks.