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PHOTO PROMPT © Dale Rogerson
The prompt this week is on the side of a road. To the left there’s a line of parked cars. It looks like the photo was snapped in autumn as there are fallen leaves along the curb. The foliage in the picture is still pretty green so it’s probably not late fall. In the foreground is a road sign with arrows, one black one pointing down and a curved red arrow pointing up. There’s a yield sign icon at top right of the sign. (I’m confused 😉 )
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Genre: Questonable
Word Count: 100
Apologies to those whose first language is not English.
WAR OF THE WORDS
Rochelle buried her throbbing head in her hands. “I can’t take it anymore. Don’t they see the error in sentences like these—Joe and me had a great time today in the park. Or Mary laughed at Joe and I.”
“It’s not rocket science.” Dale sighed. “What’s left if you take out ‘Joe and’? ‘Me had a great time today at the park?’ Or ‘Mary laughed at I. Ridonkulous!’”
A sympathetic passerby chimed in. “When’d it all went in the wrong direction? If we applied those rules we learned in elementary school things would go much more smoother, wouldn’t they?
Grammar Police: To Serve and Correct
I hope the video made you laugh. If not, I apologize.
Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple 
I don’t think English deserves policing. It’s the most mishmash language I’ve encountered. Just took works from all over the place and strung them together like throwing spaghetti at the wall to see what would stick.
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Dear Joy,
That is one way to look at it. However there are still grammatical rules. Ah well…I’m banging my head against a wall that is only going to leave me battered, bruised, and flustered. 😉 Thanks for weighing in. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Nice prompt Rochelle.
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Thanks Geeta.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I know some people get very worked up about grammar, especially in written work. Most people just speak the way they want, what’s the point of starting a conflict between you and I or me.
Now the comma! Some people won’t let it go, poor thing it has a tail and grows into a full stop.
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Dear James,
Your comma comment makes me chuckle. My husband who commits grammaticide (my word) every time he opens his mouth says he’s good fodder for my characters. 😉
Thank you for weighing in.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Loved this.
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I’m glad, Reena. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I wonder if AI will replace a good editor?
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Dear James,
I cringe at the thought. Thank you for stopping by.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Never having had a soft spot in my heart for Grammar Police, I find myself erring on the side of freedom when it comes to a more casual cultural vernacular.
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Dear Violet,
My brother and I were raised by the captain of the grammar police squad. Casual cultural vernacular is one thing in conversation but when newscasters start sounding like Farmer Brown I have an issue.
I can tell this is going to be an interesting week. Perhaps I should brace myself for rotten tomatoes being hurled in my direction. 😉
Thank you for weighing in.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I’m with you. Grammar is the courtesy we pay others in our communities. If we use the same conventions we all know what we mean
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Dear Neil,
Well said. I’m so pleased that someone understands. I know some of our grammatical conventions are a little different on either side of the pond, but still…some things are just wrong. Thank you so much.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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What video? I see a photo but no video. You grammer police girl.
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Dear Jan,
Yeah, that video. Yes I am a menber in good standing. 😉
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You are a good “menber “?
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I’ll see that mispelled menber to your mispelled grammer.
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Gosh, I meant, my goodness! Well, maybe, or maybe not? (hmm). 😂
This is going to be an interesting one, Rochelle.
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Love this Rochelle- my only worry is you could have a headache for quite some time 😃
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I have not heard that Weird Al song before and it fit your post so well.
Ridonkulous was a fun word and for the most part – I do not mind the many common errors. Two that used to stand out to me were “I seen that” – and “You got this” – (should be I’ve and You’ve) but I guess it also depends on setting and context, eh?
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Dear Yvette,
I can’t claim originality for ridonkulous. It really is a Dale-ism.
Some things like “you got this” have become slang. But…Don’t even get me started on “I seen it.” I could write a whole ‘nuther tirade on that one! 😜😬
Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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😄
wishing you a great week
xxx
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ouch.
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🙂
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After having gone to he man’s blog I take whatever he writes with a large grain of salt. I stick by my tantrum. 😉
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Without grammar police the world would descend into chaos. It not would? 😉
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Dear Will,
Alas, I think the grammar police squad is on its way out, heads bowed in defeat. Thank you for your support.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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You are welcome, Rochelle.
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Dear Rochelle,
I fear you and I are beating the drum to deaf ears… I almost never even notice Your doing good… (I lie). However, I now keep it to meself. Saves me the aggravation, yanno? I seen too many 😉
Shalom and lotsa love in proper English!
Dale
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Dear Dale,
Thank you for your comment. Your write about doing good. I seen you’re understanding many times and appreciate it. Thanx.
Shalom and lotsa commiserative hugs,
Rochelle
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My eyes! My eyes!!!
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As always, you have spoken to my heart. I keep correcting, they keep insulting my ears.
Well said.
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Unashamed member of the grammar police here. But I’ve given up verbalising my horror now. I know when I’m beaten. But thanks for holding the line.
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Like Sandra, I am a member of the grammar police, as my kids will attest. I homeschooled, and, oh, the battles for commas and capital letters. I’m not saying I remember all the rules. Elementary school is a long time in the past, but often you just know when you read something that it’s not quite right. Loved your story!
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I try to do it correctly but I do not care enough to get stirred up when others don’t. At times word play is just that I like to mess with words and create new ones. Nobody gonna box me in!
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