THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE

I once told my daughter, in her early school years, that it seems Americans have forgotten about the importance of teaching and learning one main language…English.  It’s certainly advantageous to learn a second language, whether it’s Spanish, Italian, French, Chinese, or any other language taught in America.  But, that second language shouldn’t be learned at the expense of our primary language, English.


That advice to my daughter not only helped her grades excel in English throughout the years that followed, but it also helped her respect the importance of all languages. When she added a second language to her curriculum, Italian, she received honors and even took the Regents test one grade ahead and achieved a 100% score, thus skipping a grade in Italian!


I point this out because there are so many poor examples I've personally read or witnessed from the last few generations.  I see it in the context of ads, periodicals, resumes, website content, business letters, etc.  How can such final products contain errors that have now become the norm rather than the exception?  These mistakes can easily cause a loss of sales, business opportunities, and, in the case of resumes, job opportunities.  Of course, if we don’t practice speaking English correctly, how are we supposed to write it correctly?


Even excellent writers ensure to get someone to proofread and look over their written work before submitting it to the public.  It is important to realize the importance of English and emphasize it to the younger generations.  It’s nice to have “ spell-check” and “grammar-check” these days but many times they fail.


It’s never too late to expand upon your own knowledge and improve both your speaking and writing skills – I do it every day.  You can even borrow a book from the library – you know the place that people used to go to before the internet?

DOES ANYONE TALK ANYMORE?

Computers and texting have helped make most of us talk with our fingers and not our vocal chords.  I’ll bet the statistics of laryngitis conditions have dropped significantly over the last five years.  I’m one of the main culprits to those stats.  Okay, as a professional writer, I’m supposed to write and type resumes, poems, letters, etc. but I’m also sitting here typing a blog to you!


Of course, for many years, television has had its share of the blame.  Most of us watch hours and hours of it - although some people are in denial.  Yes, it’s funny, but when you’re with a group of people (and actually talking) there seems to always be a few that don’t admit to watching television.  You should take note of those folks, because chances are, if you converse with them at a later date and indirectly bring up the topic of Hollywood, they can usually offer a lot of feedback.  Hmm, why is that?


How about those video games?  It seems most homes now have at least one device that offers gaming.  It’s just another time consumption item that takes away from personal conversations.


Next, there’s email and chatting forums, like Facebook.  Again, I’m a culprit of both.  Nowadays, though, emails seem to be a secondary option compared to Facebook or Twitter.  I currently belong to Facebook, and always want to check and read most people’s updates.  I state “most people’s” because there are some that get totally carried away and like to dramatize every inch of their actions (that's for another blog.)


Lastly, there’s reading novels.  Surprise!  Yes, reading novels!!  If you're alone during your reading time, this doesn't apply but if others are there (not reading) then you are guilty of lessening the opportunity to converse with others.


Now, I’m not suggesting in any way, that people should not text, blog, watch television, play video games, email, chat, or read novels.  My point is that we all need to ensure we set time aside and “talk” once in a while to those we love.  There are many options we can do:

-Talk while you’re watching or scanning through the commercials.
-Sit next to your loved one as you type and get them involved in forming the wording or commenting on the two-way chats.
-For every third email intended for one person, pick up the phone and try the old-fashioned “chat” option.
-Arrange your time to the best advantage to help create  further opportunities to talk once in a while.

Try some of the above-mentioned options, or come up with your own.  Don’t let electronics completely take over this precious life we've each been given.  I’m trying – as I’m writing this blog during a short timeframe while my loved ones aren’t present.

GUYS, GUYS, GUYS...
THIS POINT IS MOSTLY FOR YOU!!

It's unbelievable and frustrating to watch many males struggle to determine what gift they're supposed to buy their gal.  Whether it's for Valentine's Day, her birthday, or an anniversary; the answer is rarely a box of chocolate, another necklace, or flowers.  Instead, the answer that will always be appreciated is a personalized poem.  Even if it’s not your thing to write, the fact that you are willing to go out there and find someone to help you express your words shows 100% tenderness and love.

There are poems that can be bought in a card store, but they rarely capture the words she really wants to hear. In most instances, those three words “I Love You” are not the only words she wants to hear.  That’s because that common statement has lost its luster.  That term needs something to help support it with a loud shout that absolutely gets the message across - a personalized love poem.

I can take most of the pressure away from you as I’ll help you form the perfect love poem.  The best thing about it is that I will not just use my words, but I will use your words.  With just a few singular words that you feel are suitable for her (okay, I mean nice words), I can put together a most memorable poem.  She will absolutely be thrilled and appreciative and you will be the man of the week, at least!  Your gift will be the best gift amongst her friends and family.

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JOB MARKET CRUNCH!  I CAN HELP YOU!!


Today's job market is awful!  Each new day, we all hope that it will turn around, but it never seems to happen...layoffs here, layoffs there.


I have had my own experiences with such frustrations.  It’s very uncomforting to constantly watch behind your back wondering if you’re the next victim.  You are a provider for yourself and, in most instances, your family.  Unfortunately, that is only important to you, not to your employer.  The burden now becomes your challenge.


You need to have the advantage in today’s job market now, more than ever!  It’s very logical that, as unemployment grows, the competition gets steeper.  Additionally, companies are merging and going out of business, altogether.  So, you also have fewer employers to choose from each passing day!


Some résumé sites only use standard job descriptions or templates.  As a result, you’re paid-for resume becomes standard.  Moreover, your chances of getting a new job become no different than many of the other applicants.


I take great pride in making all of my customers’ resumes unique.  You’re unique, so why shouldn’t the resume represent you as such?


Feel free to visit my website for resume writing, or any other document writing.  My personalized service will ensure your pertinent data represents you uniquely and that you have the necessary advantage.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMERICA!


Today, July 4th, is our country's 233rd birthday! The Declaration of Independence was adopted and one of the wisest men of all time, Thomas Jefferson, was the primary writer.


From fountain pens to computer keyboards, many words have been written that have meant so much to each of us. For most, our lives began at a hospital, in which written forms were first required before our births and then our birth certificates were filled out as our first official document. That document is still used for continual forms today!

So, for the birth of our country and for the celebration of each of your births...

Happy Birthday!

WRITE FOR YOU


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