Monday, August 23, 2010

I Just Don't Have Any Comma Sense

I think if I had to pay for every time I used a comma, my Visa card would already be maxed.

I love using comma’s, however I truthfully have no idea where they go or where to place them. I usually just insert them wherever I take a breath in my thinking, or whenever I want to make a sentence look more esthetically attractive.

(I’m a Libra, what can I tell you?)

I mean does a comma always go after the word but or so?

But, I like it that way.

So, tell me the truth.

And does a comma always proceed the word because?

I walked across the street, because I needed to get to the other side.

Another place I’m confused about comma usage is in this sentence.

Yesterday, I came home from work to find that the comma key on my computer was missing. I freaked!

Should a comma go after the word yesterday?

And do I really need to use a common in this sentence?

Happy Birthday, my friend.

Lately, I’ve been trying to notice how other writers use comma’s in their blog posts, but I still can’t find an answer because everyone seems to use comma’s differently.

I also read something online that said you can never really use too many comma’s. So, if in doubt….use them.

But, I serious sense that one day I may use up all the comma's in the world, and will have to resort to this….

Hi (comma) my name is Ron Carnavil (comma) and I’m seriously thinking about taking an English course (comma) because I have no comma sense. So (comma) can someone recommend a school (comma) or I fear there will soon be a comma shortage.

So, if you could share any tips about comma usage in your comments, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thank you everyone!

P.S. Oh….and by the way, right after I wrote this post, I found an interesting picture on the internet depicting the various positions that comma’s do the nasty.

Horny little buggers, aren’t they?

It’s no wonder I love using comma’s.