Danny Sullivan

Sneaked Versus Snuck & Past Tense Versus Past Participle

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Driving back from the airport this weekend after our vacation, I put on an audio CD for the kids, one of the Horrid Henry stories. In part of the story, he was said to have “sneaked” into a room. Sneaked? Surely he “snuck” into the room, I thought. But then I lost confidence. Have I […]

Getting American Candy In The UK

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So you’re an American in Britain with a hankering for Reese’s Peanut Butter cups, a Hershey’s bar, a Mr. Goodbar or whatever. What to do, where to go? Got a few tips for you that may help. First of all, the Brits aren’t too fond of the entire peanut butter and chocolate combo. Believe me, […]

Gay Marriages Come To The UK — Hurray!

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So Sir Elton John ties the knot now that same sex marriages — or civil partnerships — are allowed in the United Kingdom. Good for him and his partner, and I only hope we’ll see the same finally come to the US. I’ve got several very close friends who are gay, including one who is […]