Some still don't get it!

This is a random post about confusing words. With life in general, but more specifically with my work on a newspaper, I've seen many of these words used incorrectly. I'm sure you have too.

Do you mean to say . . .

• effect or affect
• to, too or two
• there, their or they're
  
• complimentary or complementary
  
• stationary or stationery
  
• witch or which
• brake or break

The list could go on and on, but the point I want to get across with this post is to make sure you know which form of the word you want to use, and use it correctly!

Book Review

So those of you who have known me for any length of time know that I do not find reading to be a pleasurable experience. Well, I've been trying to change that. Not because I have so much time on my hands (although, I guess I do), but rather because this journalism thing has been good for me and you know what they say--in order to write better you need to read other people's writing.

This summer I've read five books (this is when Kara gasps, right?!). The most recent was "True Grit: Women Taking on the World for God's Sake" by Deborah Meroff. This is not a light read, in terms of content. It covers the personal stories of many women around the world, who for the sake of the Gospel continue to fight the good fight. Some of the stories and statistics were disturbing. Statistics on child trafficking, arranged marriages, abortions, etc. These statistics are very real, but it just seems unreal that things like this still occur at such enormous proportions in other parts of the world.

I've been blessed to live in America, I know that. But reading this book made me appreciate my life more. It made me think: even though I don't agree with everything in my family, at least I haven't been sold off to some stranger, never to see my family again. It made me think: even though sometimes I get tired at work, at least I can work a "normal" day. It made me think: even though sometimes I don't approve of our government, at least I don't feel like I have to run for my life to escape (yet).

When I first read the book, my initial thought was, "Man, there are lots of spelling errors in here!" But then, I looked at the copyright and it was from the UK . . . so many of the common spellings in our stylebooks are done differently. After I got over that, I enjoyed the read.

Overall, good book filled with serious content.

Food I've Made

Since I've been home, I've been doing a lot of cooking. These are some of the things I've made so far (everything from scratch . . . no mixes):
- Ham & Cheese Omelet
- Banana Pancakes
- Mango Sugared Ham
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- Cheesy Garlic Bread
- Pork Sausage Lasagna with Four Cheeses
- Beef & Pork Gingered Teriyaki
- Indian Butter Chicken
- Saffron Rice
- Naan Bread
- Homemade Jiaozi (Potstickers)

I'm sure there will be more to come . . . . !!!!

Kindle

Does anyone reading this have the Amazon Kindle?? Do you like it?? I'm thinking of getting one, but I'm not sure yet . . . .