Category Archives: Style and Grammar

More Than Over and Above: Dispelling the Myth

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Foxworld

Over means the same thing as more than. So does above. Saying that a symphony ticket cost you more than $100, above $100, or over $100 are all equally acceptable ways of saying that you must really love Mozart. “Uh, … Continue reading →

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Writing Quick-Tip: Weed Out Empty Verbiage

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Foxworld

Ten miles from where I live lies Shaw Lake fen, a rare and beautiful wetland where wild orchids and carnivorous plants grow and tamarack trees ring the tiny lake like an emerald necklace. When I first began visiting the place … Continue reading →

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Writing Tip: Do You Overuse Parentheses?

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Foxworld

You know parentheses? (Those little crescent-shaped thingies?) Well, sometimes they drive me crazy (overuse, lack of clarity, fuzzy writing). I have nothing against parentheses in themselves. I’m just not so fond of them that I crave a steady supply. Used … Continue reading →

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