Grammar. Elucidated.
" To be loose with grammar is to be loose with the worst woman in the world."~Otis C. Edwards
I'm not a stickler when it comes to grammar; anyone who's read much of this blog is already aware of that fact. However, from time to time, some grammar mistakes become so widespread and are so egregious that I'm almost unable to bear it.
Myself. I'm flabbergasted with the pervasive misuse of this word. I confess, I can't stand it anymore. Here, then, are the proper uses of the word, "myself."
- That one identical with me.
- Used reflexively as the direct or indirect object of a verb or as the object of a preposition: I bought myself a new car.
- Used for emphasis: I myself was certain of the facts.
- Used in an absolute construction: In office myself, I helped her get a job.
- My normal or healthy condition or state: I'm feeling myself again.
"My wife and myself took a drive on Sunday." Wrong.
"As far as myself is concerned..." Incorrect.
"He gave it to myself." No.
I'm certain that if I gave myself enough time, I could come up with numerous other examples of the misuse of that word that occurs every day by people on television, in the newspaper, in magazines, etc. Even people who are well-educated seem to forget the correct usage.
Okay. I feel better now.
America held hostage day 1588
Bushism of the day:
"I believe that the great city of New Orleans will rise again and be a greater city of New Orleans. I believe the town where I used to come, from Houston, Texas, to enjoy myself - occasionally too much - will be that very same town, that it will be a better place to come to. That's what I believe."
— (MediaChannel, "In Bush's World, PR Equals Action," Simon Dumenco, Sept. 13, 2005.)
