In the debate over whether the apostrophe should be eliminated, there may appear to be connection with real life. However, there isn’t—it can only be classified as a kind of journalistic kabuki. Not ...

Farmers markets are one of summer’s simplest, sweetest delights. Unless you care about proper apostrophe placement, in which case they’ll wilt your soul like arugula planted in full sun. First off, ...

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He walks softly and carries a big stick. He uses it to make marks that look like little sticks. He prowls the streets at night, terrorizing shopkeepers and sign makers alike. But I’m betting regular ...