From a grammatical perspective, the word ‘but’ is a conjunction, and it’s primary function, in addition to hooking up all those words, and phrases and clauses, is to show contrast. That’s what ‘but’ does. It takes you from where you are, to someplace different, not to someplace that’s similar or a continuation of where you are. So the question becomes which direction will the contrast take you — from negative to positive? Or positive to negative? My grandma always said there are two kinds of people -- the first kind are the ones who have a solution for every problem, and then there's the second kind, the ones who have a problem for every solution. One of my favorite … [Continue Reading...] about But, but, but…
About Gina Prosch
After seven years teaching undergraduate students at a prestigious college in a beautiful locale with all the amenities, Gina Prosch walked away from her DREAM JOB in academics to take charge of her husband, Rich’s, fledgling freelance design and marketing business. At 31-years-old, she’d worked through a lot, including the death of her mother-in-law the night before her wedding, and she was more than ready for the challenge. During the next two decades, Gina turned the couple’s private LLC … Learn more here about About Gina Prosch
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