Rob Mitchell wrote:
Homer wrote:
Paul Kierstead wrote:

Homer wrote:

neal.don wrote:

Theirs a Woodworkers show at the state fair grounds In
Indianapolis
now through sunday


"theirs" is a possessive.

"there's" is a contraction.

Please learn the difference.



Why should he learn the difference?

PK


Grammar and usage reflects character.

Carelessness in one usually means carelessness in other endeavors.

Dear Homer

Many years ago, I thought as you do that grammar and language was
very
important and of course it is. But in the years since, I have met
and
worked with many people who have difficulties learning and using
English.

However, I have never noticed that this in any way diminished their
character. In fact I would estimate that because of their lot in
life,
their character was more robust than most. Perhaps this was because
they had experienced the hardness of life first hand.

For your edification, I have included the following. The final
quotation is instructive. Perhaps you had intended reputation
instead?

Personally, I appreciate the original posting as it has the potential
of
enlightening some readers and pertains to the topic of woodworking.
Regretfully, your response does not.

Rob


Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)"
Character Char"ac*ter, n. L., an instrument for marking,
character, Gr. ?, fr. ? to make sharp, to cut into furrows,
to engrave: cf. F. caract`ere.
1. A distinctive mark; a letter, figure, or symbol.

It were much to be wished that there were throughout
the world but one sort of character for each letter
to express it to the eye. --Holder.

2. Style of writing or printing; handwriting; the peculiar
form of letters used by a particular person or people; as,
an inscription in the Runic character.

You know the character to be your brother's? --Shak.

3. The peculiar quality, or the sum of qualities, by which a
person or a thing is distinguished from others; the stamp
impressed by nature, education, or habit; that which a
person or thing really is; nature; disposition.

The character or that dominion. --Milton.

Know well each Ancient's proper character; His
fable, subject, scope in every page; Religion,
Country, genius of his Age. --Pope.

A man of . . . thoroughly subservient character.
--Motley.

4. Strength of mind; resolution; independence; individuality;
as, he has a great deal of character.

5. Moral quality; the principles and motives that control the
life; as, a man of character; his character saves him from
suspicion.

6. Quality, position, rank, or capacity; quality or conduct
with respect to a certain office or duty; as, in the
miserable character of a slave; in his character as a
magistrate; her character as a daughter.

7. The estimate, individual or general, put upon a person or
thing; reputation; as, a man's character for truth and
veracity; to give one a bad character.

This subterraneous passage is much mended since
Seneca gave so bad a character of it. --Addison.

8. A written statement as to behavior, competency, etc.,
given to a servant. Colloq.

9. A unique or extraordinary individuality; a person
characterized by peculiar or notable traits; a person who
illustrates certain phases of character; as, Randolph was
a character; Caesar is a great historical character.

10. One of the persons of a drama or novel.

Note: ``It would be well if character and reputation were
used distinctively. In truth, character is what a
person is; reputation is what he is supposed to be.
Character is in himself, reputation is in the minds of
others. Character is injured by temptations, and by
wrongdoing; reputation by slanders, and libels.
Character endures throughout defamation in every form,
but perishes when there is a voluntary transgression;
reputation may last through numerous transgressions,
but be destroyed by a single, and even an unfounded,
accusation or aspersion.'' --Abbott.
Defender of the downtrodden dullard, eh ?

Gus