13th
^ That is how I feel about apostrophes.
Apostrophes are slippery little buggers. The homophones that cause me the most trouble are the words “its” and “it’s.” I only conquered them a few years ago, thanks to the mocking efforts of a grammar obsessed friend.
Also, what is up with the possessive forms of words that naturally end in “s,” such as “James”? Would one write “James’”—as in multiple Jameses? Or would it be “James’s,” which just seems a little too much? Or “Jame’s”? What is one to do????
Of course, I could just do a quick google and this would all be over with. My misery would be assuaged by the cool relief of knowledge. BUT. I am far too much of a masochist to let that happen.
Plus, I kind of like the ~mystery~ of ignorance. It’s nice, sometimes. If this ever comes up in something I publish, I will sadly learn the truth, and the mystery will die. That will be sad.
Next week: What is going on with the ~ (tilde), and why is it on my keyboard???
