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And Here We Go Again ...

Just When You Think You're Free ...

They Pull You Back In!!! !!!!!

In the Odyssey, the Sirens sing a song so irresistible that none can hear it and escape. Circe warns Odysseus of the danger and suggests how to avoid it.

The Song of this Siren, aka Vintage Barbie, is extraordinarily compelling to many a die-hard collector. None can see her and not be drawn in ... and like the Sirens, she too is lethal. Particularly to your bank account ;D

Four years ago, I swore off making any more purchases and have not felt any particular temptation ... until now! 

If you cannot even begin to understand this affliction, I attempted an explanation almost a year ago  ...

  

Write Right!!!

Top 15 Grammar Goofs to Avoid ...

Everybody has their own personal style of writing. When creating some of your blog posts, you might want to use a conversational style similar to the way you chat with friends at Friday night Trivia. This way of writing can be engaging, persuasive and fun. Lord knows I've been known to intentionally fracture the occasional stuffy grammatical rule.

On the other hand, making some grammatical errors just makes you look bad and hurts your effectiveness. Sometimes we even misuse words simply because we hear others use them incorrectly.

So, here's what's considered to be the 15 most egregious grammar goofs in one helpful infographic. With this handy reference, you’ll never look silly again.

Thanks to BlueGlass for the infographic design ...

Twenty-Twelve: Ease On Down the Road

Happy New Year from jQ jewelry designs❣

Ready? Well then, let's get on with it ...