Poems and Thoughts    by Frank Maurer

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Crunching a Singular into a Plural ! Having struggled and attempted learning six languages over my lifetime, As well as having a linguist wife, Lenora, for 31 years, I listen carefully and with interest concerning changes in our language. An interesting one is popping up with greater frequency-- For example, 'We have ALL accomplished this OURSELVES', Is now 'corrupting' to, 'We have ALL accomplished this OURSELF', (Also, incorrectly, 'It is a story WE tell OURSELF') Contrasted correctly with, 'They EACH considered it THEMSELF' (singular with singular). I guess the conclusion might be, it is easier to blurt out 'ourself' vs 'ourselves'! Hmmm. Frank Maurer 11 September 2024 0730 Hours.