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What I meant to say...
There are certain rules I try to live by, but sometimes I forget. Measure twice, cut once. Fingers on the home row. Proofread, then proofread again, then have someone else proofread for you. But sometimes I get cocky and I don’t follow this advice. When I was writing the last newsletter, I was so excited to turn it in before taking off for vacation that I made a little boo-boo. Once the newsletter had hit everyone’s inbox, including that of my husband, he was quick to point out my error which read “[in] those instances when someone does reveal their age, I’m often shocked to find that they are younger than I would have guessed.” What I meant to say was “...I’m often shocked to find that they are older than I would have guessed.” See how one word can change the meaning of a sentence? When I’m reading a book that was put out by a respected publisher, I grab my red pen upon finding a typo. It might be a misspelling, incorrect punctuation, or just an extra space before or after a period. It doesn’t matter. I circle it, and I feel a small measure of glee at catching the mistake. I don’t call the editor or publisher. I just sit for a moment feeling superior for having such an eagle eye. Nobody pats me on the back for my great attention to detail, but I know the score. That’s how I imagine you might have felt when you caught that typo in the last newsletter. It’s also how you might feel when you find a typo in the catalog. We have many eyes proofing the catalog before it gets published but inevitably, there are typos. Fortunately, with an online catalog, we can fix any errors quickly and forget they even happened in the first place. I take solace knowing that you, dear reader, will let us know if you find any typos. I understand. And I thank you.
Stay safe and healthy,
Tracy Jacobs
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