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[indri]

For some reason, a discussion at work as to whether the word "whence" should ever be used in technical documents led me to this: Wikipedia's take on differences between US and UK English.

As a product of both educational systems, I have to say the article cleared up a few things for me, like why I'm never sure whether to put punctuation inside or outside a quotation mark. And no wonder that I get terribly confused about "inside" and "outside" lanes.

Mind you, I'm well aware that I often use my schooling as a get-out-of-jail-free card (gaol?). "Oh, I'm sure that's correct usage in one of the places I've lived." Cobblers.

ETA: Excellent essay by romanyg here on Spike and Angel.

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[keswindhover.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you enjoyed the pics! If you get the chance you should definitely go - just pray it doesn't rain the whole time.

I would like to go back and visit some of the islands further out - and I'll make sure it's in whale season this time. Seeing whales is great.