tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post6195506380994281174..comments2024-03-04T04:09:12.742-06:00Comments on Quiet Life: double space this!Donna Boucherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06699431983937413613noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-1995320036110843882014-02-05T12:02:46.583-06:002014-02-05T12:02:46.583-06:00Stop the truck! That Queso whatever looks scrumpti...Stop the truck! That Queso whatever looks scrumptious times one hundred!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07874897254332872367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-49019179705606144352014-01-30T17:14:58.359-06:002014-01-30T17:14:58.359-06:00I found out about the double-space rule (ahem, the...I found out about the double-space rule (ahem, the NEW DOUBLE-SPACE RULE) a couple of years ago. I have since adjusted...but I did not like it one bit at first! :)<br />Your pictures are lovely, as always. Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12652499105387319726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-51240588865297257242014-01-30T12:29:24.096-06:002014-01-30T12:29:24.096-06:00Sharon, that is a great question and Donna gave a ...Sharon, that is a great question and Donna gave a great answer. I love this: Ask questions from a genuine place. <br /><br />Donna has a gift of writing things that resonate. For instance, I've cracked the oven door all my life (can't waste that warm air, don't ya know) but I can't recall ever reading about that practice. <br /><br />Once in the summer, years and years ago, I remember when Donna got no comments for two days in a row. Her response? You guys must be busy. What are you doing? And then the comments poured in, everybody chiming in on their busy summer. <br /><br />Without any self-promotion, Donna has developed a loyal following. With hard work, daily, she's put out something worth reading. Carol in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01857397650456513967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-38749953315622643732014-01-30T08:48:40.312-06:002014-01-30T08:48:40.312-06:00The use of a style manual...bwahahaha....
I don...The use of a style manual...bwahahaha.... <br /><br />I don't mind the change....I just don't like being told I am wrong :o)<br /><br />haha<br /><br />I'm glad you could add to the conversation!!!Donna Boucherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699431983937413613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-22783816987785705362014-01-30T08:20:56.535-06:002014-01-30T08:20:56.535-06:00I'm glad I was able to contribute something af...I'm glad I was able to contribute something after all these years of reading. Regarding being hard-wired to double-space --- I learned to type in 1960 and worked as a secretary for 30 years before learning to use a pc way back in 1990, in the DOS years and before Windows came out, which gave us the opportunity to use all the lovely fonts we see today. I had to teach myself to use a pc and then teach myself WordPerfect in order to train co-workers. One of the many books I purchased on that learning journey was "The PC is not a Typewriter." So, using one space after a period is not a recent development. It's been around since the first version of Windows and long before that in the typesetting industry. After all these years, I view it as "you say to-may-to, I say to-mah-to." The only time it really comes into play is in an environment that requires the use of a style manual.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-83884446733105148952014-01-30T07:18:28.006-06:002014-01-30T07:18:28.006-06:00We leave our oven door open after baking, also. S...We leave our oven door open after baking, also. Sometimes, I will just linger and enjoy the warmth. As you can see, I too, double space, after sentences and have taught my children the same, not sure if they do it though.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14235620945049403601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-17344014951303238972014-01-29T20:00:46.024-06:002014-01-29T20:00:46.024-06:00Sharon, I gave been blogging for ten years...some ...Sharon, I gave been blogging for ten years...some days I get very few comments...other times in the thirtys. I have 1500 visits a day...I usually get %1. That's not so many is it? As far as drawing people out... Ask questions from a genuine place. If you love books, ask for recommendations. That sort of thing. Hope this helps,<br />DonnaDonna Boucherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699431983937413613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-509843345759971072014-01-29T19:30:13.141-06:002014-01-29T19:30:13.141-06:00Hi, I just found your blog. My question for you is...Hi, I just found your blog. My question for you is....how do you get so many people to comment on your blog? I rarely get a comment, and this is something that I wonder about.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00004530617528473688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-38045466869939276162014-01-29T19:19:15.142-06:002014-01-29T19:19:15.142-06:00"live his life" I meant to say.
jep"live his life" I meant to say. <br />jepAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-23481934072006791892014-01-29T16:31:30.308-06:002014-01-29T16:31:30.308-06:00I adore your grandma's opening too!!!I adore your grandma's opening too!!!Donna Boucherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699431983937413613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-77928097278523094192014-01-29T15:44:01.153-06:002014-01-29T15:44:01.153-06:00I totally agree about the double spacingI totally agree about the double spacingAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14430187949622905664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-33061929423291587662014-01-29T15:41:11.164-06:002014-01-29T15:41:11.164-06:00I do the same thing with the oven! These last few ...I do the same thing with the oven! These last few nights, I have based dinner around what needs to cook in oven vs stovetop.<br /><br />Kim L<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-51631938047198737142014-01-29T15:36:56.814-06:002014-01-29T15:36:56.814-06:00I have always (and always will) put double spaces ...I have always (and always will) put double spaces at the end of my sentences ... it is the CORRECT thing to do. Having settled that ... I don't leave my oven door open after use because someone would "trip" over it on their way through the kitchen ... however, I do "recycle" the warm air and moisture of the dishwasher. After it completes its cycle I open the door and pull out the top rack slightly ... allowing the heat and moisture to fill the room ... especially beneficial to things drying more quickly in the dishwasher without using additional electricity AND adds moisture to the air if you need it. By the way ... I absolutely HATE "auto correct" on devices ... just sayin' <br />45th Parallel Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09054316704528545846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-29200906974890891412014-01-29T15:36:15.405-06:002014-01-29T15:36:15.405-06:00So many times I find myself saying, this is right ...So many times I find myself saying, this is right now, this is not forever. Usually it is to get through the hard things, like sick kids and newborn babies. Thanks for the reminder that it also applies to the good things too, like drooly kisses and wanting me to volunteer in their classroom!Prairie Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00649561552893719183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-10283024399185442872014-01-29T14:59:43.639-06:002014-01-29T14:59:43.639-06:00We probably had the same typing teacher! I think t...We probably had the same typing teacher! I think the "only one space" rule is fairly new: sometimes I follow it ... and sometimes I don't. Cyndi K Gnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-29683720132321725602014-01-29T14:55:33.110-06:002014-01-29T14:55:33.110-06:00oh...i wondered about that. period. thingy.oh...i wondered about that. period. thingy.Donna Boucherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699431983937413613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-59866175417927573802014-01-29T14:15:30.147-06:002014-01-29T14:15:30.147-06:00Yes, I do leave the oven open after using it.
Thos...Yes, I do leave the oven open after using it.<br />Those shadows in the snow remind me of pictures from the moon.<br />Hope you and Katie had fun at lunch.<br />The changes to grammar rules and typing astound me…I am so old school. <br />love and prayers, jepAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-55507478095235778372014-01-29T13:51:30.714-06:002014-01-29T13:51:30.714-06:00I always left the oven open after I finished until...I always left the oven open after I finished until I had kids. With an open plan house there was no way to keep them away from it. But they're plenty big enough now; I should get back in the habit. <br /><br />I was a die hard double spacer for a very long time. I think I've (mostly) converted to single now. Probably because Word likes to put a green squiggle under my double spacings to say they're wrong. :) Fun fact: On an iDevice (phone, pad, pod, whatever), if you insert a double space (without typing a period) it will automagically convert it to a period and single space. On an iPod/iPhone it saves you the trouble of having to "shift" for the period.bdaisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02993906312026049336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-5034677612339177082014-01-29T13:46:55.100-06:002014-01-29T13:46:55.100-06:00Praying for you and your daughter…love wins out ev...Praying for you and your daughter…love wins out every time…eventually. Praying that you can endure the difficult moments and find peace…both of you. Also, praying that your sister's son will want to live his live more healthfully. love and prayers, jepAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-35418674146926048932014-01-29T13:33:34.679-06:002014-01-29T13:33:34.679-06:00So funny what a response the double-space question...So funny what a response the double-space question has garnered! I just love your blog and reading the comments. To Martha, that is an excellent explanation. I have never heard it explained that way, but that does make perfect sense. (For the record, I took typing in the mid-'80s, so I am hard-wired to double space. Can't imagine changing now.) My husband and I have a constant disagreement about how to punctuate our last name - St.Clair or St.(space) Clair - he says the space is a requirement; I think it looks too strung out, so I don't put a space. Oh, well! <br />As far as the school activities go, my daughter is the same age as Katie and I think we are in an awkward stage for knowing when she wants me there & when she doesn't want me there. I err on the side of being there when I'm not sure. She is so sweet, I'm not sure she'll ever be able to tell me "I can do this one without you."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-10539764259809390462014-01-29T13:17:34.305-06:002014-01-29T13:17:34.305-06:00Regarding what Martha says above - I use Microsoft...Regarding what Martha says above - I use Microsoft Word and PowerPoint for work all the time and I often have other people contribute to my documents. I cut and paste their stuff in and then revise away to make it fit the appropriate style manual used by the company I'm with and overall good grammar and readability. What that means is I often accidentally copy over double-spaces after periods (LOTS of people still use it) and I don't always see them while I edit. My last step is always to use Ctrl+F to bring up the Find/Replace function. I put two spaces in the "Find" box and one space in the "Replace With" box and click Replace All. I often repeat that until it comes back with zero replacements made.<br /><br />I still remember that 1994 was the year I had to switch. I finished grad school using a computer with a word processor, but it was still all monotype font when I printed on a lovely dot-matrix printer. My first job was writing training materials using Word, and it was drilled into me to use a single space after periods. It only took a day or two to retrain myself.BeeBellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14393355368344727734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-84996049052182935762014-01-29T12:53:26.887-06:002014-01-29T12:53:26.887-06:00I love hearing about Queen Jean :-)
hey, double s...I love hearing about Queen Jean :-)<br /><br />hey, double space Di is catchy!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08274481412344071315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-3614949569652422502014-01-29T12:51:12.973-06:002014-01-29T12:51:12.973-06:00I love that about your Grandma and the oven! Swee...I love that about your Grandma and the oven! Sweet memory for sure :-)Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08274481412344071315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-31103098389725670572014-01-29T12:35:32.296-06:002014-01-29T12:35:32.296-06:00Thank you Martha!Thank you Martha!Donna Boucherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699431983937413613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-21971847309036558322014-01-29T12:26:49.628-06:002014-01-29T12:26:49.628-06:00I'm a long time reader, very rarely make comme...I'm a long time reader, very rarely make comments. The reason for the double-space in typing is because typewriters used monospaced type. In other words, each letter took up the same amount of space and the double-space was used to define the end of a sentence. With the advent of the pc and the eventual use of proportional spaced fonts where not all characters take up the same amount of space, the pc becomes more like typesetting than a typewriter. As far as I know Courier is the only monospaced font that's widely available. If I were using Courier, I would double space, with any other font I would single space after a period. And I was a typist many, many years before I started using a pc and teaching word processing software. It's just second nature to me now to single space and I do think that's the correct method but I'm not going to criticize anyone who chooses to double-space. For anyone who's writing a paper or essay and their instructor requires single spacing, I'm fairly certain there is a search and replace feature in most software that easily searches for double spaces and replaces them with single spaces. I'm a dinosaur in that I still use WordPerfect and refuse to use Word unless absolutely necessary. I have a feeling that it will be a never-ending argument on whether to single or double space after a period.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com