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I'm Patrick, a Gen X INFJ content creator who posts about grammar, blogging, journalism, & faith. Knows a little about a lot of things. Accused of being "too nice." linktr.ee/patricksplace If I follow you, that is NOT an invitation for chat. 🚫💬

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Patrick's Place @patricksplace.bsky.social · 10h
On the Web, Ampersands Aren’t Necessarily Your Friends
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On the Web, Ampersands Aren't Necessarily Your Friends
Ampersands take the place of the word 'and,' but they can cause website formatting issues that should make you think twice before using them.
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Patrick's Place @patricksplace.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Artificial Intelligence or Super Intelligence? What Should We Call It?
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Artificial Intelligence or Super Intelligence? What Should We Call It?
There’s a new name for ‘artificial intelligence’ after President Donald Trump issued an executive order renaming it ‘super intelligence.’
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Patrick's Place @patricksplace.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
AI-Assisted Blogging or AI-Written Blogging: Where’s the Line?
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AI-Assisted Blogging or AI-Written Blogging: Where's the Line?
With more bloggers incorporating artificial intelligence, we need to know the difference between AI-assisted blogging and AI-written blogging.
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Patrick's Place @patricksplace.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
10 October Causes Worth Remembering This Month
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10 October Causes Worth Remembering This Month
It's the month when we feel fall and see the Halloween spirit. But there are plenty of October causes to contemplate this month.
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Patrick's Place @patricksplace.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Can AI Self-Policing Truly Avoid a Disaster?
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Can AI Self-Policing Truly Avoid a Disaster?
President Donald Trump is praising an agreement that would depend on AI self-policing to prevent the tech from killing us all.
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Patrick's Place @patricksplace.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
‘Crashout,’ ‘Sunday Scaries’ and Other Modern Stress Vocabulary
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'Crashout,' 'Sunday Scaries' Showcase Modern Stress Vocabulary
Merriam-Webster just added 'crashout,' 'Sunday Scaries' and 'copium' to its dictionary. Here's what it says about life in the 21st century.
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Patrick's Place @patricksplace.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Enter the AEO Era: But Don’t Toss Your SEO Playbook!
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Enter the AEO Era: But Don't Toss Your SEO Playbook!
The number one difference between the old-school SEO and what bloggers need to do in the 'AEO Era' involves the structure of a blog post.
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Patrick's Place @patricksplace.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
There’s a Period Battle on This National Punctuation Day
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There's a Period Battle on This National Punctuation Day
As National Punctuation Day rolls around, you can find plenty of grammatical fights to join. A period battle is brewing among younger folks.
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Patrick's Place @patricksplace.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Florida Bojangles Restaurants Rely on Boneless Menu
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Florida Bojangles Restaurants Rely on Boneless Menu
In Florida, Bojangles restaurants have quietly shifted their menus away from something they've been known for: bone-in chicken.
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Patrick's Place @patricksplace.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Why Saying Something is ‘So Ohio’ Isn’t a Compliment
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Why Saying Something is ‘So Ohio’ Isn’t a Compliment
I stumbled across a phrase kids say these days: They call some things 'so Ohio.' I'll confess that I never heard it even when I lived there.
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Patrick's Place @patricksplace.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Tired of Seeing ‘Link in Comments’? Why It’s Not Going Away
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Tired of Seeing 'Link in Comments'? Why It's Not Going Away
You see it more and more: Media outlets and others posting a photo instead of a link. Then they tell you to look for the link in comments.
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Patrick's Place @patricksplace.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
The Mandela Effect Even Appeared in 9/11 Remembrances
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The Mandela Effect Even Appeared in 9/11 Remembrances
As the nation paused to mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, did you notice examples of the Mandela Effect in play?
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Patrick's Place @patricksplace.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
From Nature to Culture, Here are 10 Florida Fun Facts
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From Nature to Culture, Here are 10 Florida Fun Facts
Now that I'm officially a resident, I offer some Florida fun facts in case you're planning a visit or like to know more about other states.
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Patrick's Place @patricksplace.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Is AP Style Giving Up on the ‘Who vs. Whom’ Fight?
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Is AP Style Giving Up on the 'Who vs. Whom' Fight?
When is the 'who vs. whom' fight not worth fighting? An Associated Press editor recently weighed in on that sticky grammar subject.
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Patrick's Place @patricksplace.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
It’s Time to Bid Cincinnati Farewell
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It’s Time to Bid Cincinnati Farewell
After about two weeks of making arrangements and packing up my apartment, the day has come for my official Cincinnati farewell.
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Patrick's Place @patricksplace.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Can You Believe It’s Been 25 Years Since the 9/11 Attacks?
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Can You Believe It’s Been 25 Years Since the 9/11 Attacks?
A quarter-century ago, what seemed like a normal Tuesday morning quickly changed into a collective terror because of the 9/11 attacks.
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Patrick's Place @patricksplace.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Sorry to see O'Charley's go... back when I was in Charleston, they shut down the one near me and replaced with an Underground Chuck's, the same company's new concept. Food was OK, but overpriced.
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O’Charley’s closing all locations nationwide
Only three of the restaurants were left in Georgia.
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Patrick's Place @patricksplace.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Before Leaving Cincinnati, I had to Visit the American Sign Museum
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Before Leaving Cincinnati, I had to Visit the American Sign Museum
Before I moved to Cincinnati in March, I researched possible attractions. One that caught my eye was the American Sign Museum.
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Patrick's Place @patricksplace.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Why Do People Think ‘Corporate-Speak’ Sounds Good?
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Why Do People Think ‘Corporate-Speak’ Sounds Good?
In the working world, you can't escape corporate-speak. But why use terms like circling back and deep dives when you can say it more clearly?
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Patrick's Place @patricksplace.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Would You Pay for Facebook Plus? Here’s What You’d Get
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Would You Pay for Facebook Plus? Here's What You'd Get
Meta took its Facebook to the subscription zone with Facebook Plus, which it announced earlier this year. What's this pay-to-play deliver?
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Patrick's Place @patricksplace.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
The Next Destination: Where I’m Headed Next
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The Next Destination: Where I’m Headed Next
Having worked my last day in Cincinnati, my focus has shifted to packing up the apartment to move to my next destination…back down South.
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Patrick's Place @patricksplace.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
10 September Causes Worth Remembering This Month
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10 September Causes Worth Remembering This Month
Now that we're in the ninth month of the year, instead of marveling at how fast time flies, let's look at September causes you might mark.
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Patrick's Place @patricksplace.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Worked my last day in Cincinnati today, having been one of many victims of a "workforce reduction." So now it's time to focus on the next chapter — and there WILL be a next chapter that I can talk about in a couple of weeks. #lifeupdate
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Patrick's Place @patricksplace.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Lay Off or Layoff? (And Why Layed Off Is Always Wrong)
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Lay Off or Layoff? (And Why Layed Off Is Always Wrong)
Here's a very timely reminder on choosing correctly between the terms lay off or layoff when you're talking about job losses.
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Patrick's Place @patricksplace.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
How Much Would You Pay to Get the Old Twitter Back?
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How Much Would You Pay to Get the Old Twitter Back?
If you had the chance to pay $20 to get a slot on the old Twitter, the way it was originally built, would you actually pay it?
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Patrick's Place @patricksplace.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Dolly Parton was the Rare Star Whose Death Hit Nearly Everyone
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Dolly Parton was the Rare Star Whose Death Hit Nearly Everyone
There aren’t many celebrities whose passing seems to temporarily stop everyone in their tracks. Dolly Parton was that kind of celebrity.
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Patrick's Place @patricksplace.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
The Meta Settlement and What It Plans to Change
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The Meta Settlement and What It Plans to Change
The proposed $18 billion Meta settlement isn't just about money. Here's what Meta agreed to change to attempt to protect its youngest users.
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Patrick's Place @patricksplace.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Since it's National Dog Day, here's my boy! #nationaldogday #roughcollie #lassiedog
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Patrick's Place @patricksplace.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
AP Style has Debated Numeral Rules for Headlines
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AP Style has Debated Numeral Rules for Headlines
When dealing with big numbers in the news stories, consulting AP Style's numeral rules can help make sure you get them right.
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Patrick's Place @patricksplace.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Newest Instagram Features Include ‘Instants,’ ‘Your Algorithm’
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Newest Instagram Features Include 'Instants,' 'Your Algorithm'
There are two brand new Instagram features you might want to take advantage of to make your experience on the platform a bit better.
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Patrick's Place @patricksplace.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
The Em Dash Dilemma: How a Punctuation Mark Became AI’s Stubborn Signature medium.com/@brentcsu...
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Patrick's Place @patricksplace.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Have You Gotten the Blue Checkmark Explanation Notice?
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Have You Gotten the Blue Checkmark Explanation Notice?
When I signed onto the former Twitter the other day, I suddenly saw a giant notice with a new blue checkmark explanation. Anyone else?
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Patrick's Place @patricksplace.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Anyone ever tried this?? Why You Should Salt Your Coffee
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Why You Should Salt Your Coffee
Coffee is essential to many of our morning routines. Skipping this sacred ritual would render some of us useless. Imagine the disappointment of taking that coveted first sip, only to be greeted with a bitter, undrinkable brew — yuck. Don’t dump your mug just yet. Instead, head to the pantry.
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Patrick's Place @patricksplace.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
What Do You Think of the New Instagram Wordmark?
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What Do You Think of the New Instagram Wordmark?
The new Instagram wordmark just made its debut and as you can imagine, people have a lot of opinions on the new look.
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Patrick's Place @patricksplace.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
AP Stylebook Editors Change Artificial Intelligence Rule
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AP Stylebook Editors Change Artificial Intelligence Rule
Is Artificial Intelligence so well-understood these days that reporters shouldn't have to write it out before just using 'AI'?
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Patrick's Place @patricksplace.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Claude AI Models to Embed Hidden Text to Their Output
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Claude AI Models to Embed Hidden Text to Their Output
Be honest: If you knew an AI model was embedding hidden text in its output, would that change how (and whether) you use it?
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Patrick's Place @patricksplace.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
10 August Causes Worth Keeping in Mind
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10 August Causes Worth Keeping in Mind
From public health reminders to just excuses to pay attention to something easy to overlook, there are plenty of August causes worth a look.
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Patrick's Place @patricksplace.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Fulsome Doesn’t Mean What You Might Think It Does
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Fulsome Doesn't Mean What You Might Think It Does
You might see the phrase 'fulsome praise' on social media and in eulogies as though it means wholehearted praise. It sounds like it should.
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Patrick's Place @patricksplace.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Is the Phrase ‘Was Woken’ Really Correct?
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Is the Phrase 'Was Woken' Really Correct?
If you encounter a sentence that says someone 'was woken' by something, does that sound right or wrong to you? It fooled me the other day.
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Patrick's Place @patricksplace.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
LinkedIn Introduces New ‘Seems Like AI Slop’ Button
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LinkedIn Introduces New 'Seems Like AI Slop' Button
The social media networking site LinkedIn rolled out a new report option users can click to help the platform tackle 'AI Slop.'
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Patrick's Place @patricksplace.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Should You Feel Guilty About Not Tipping Baristas?
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Should You Feel Guilty About Not Tipping Baristas?
Is not tipping baristas who serve up your morning coffee a mortal sin? For me, it comes down to why America's tipping system is there.
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Patrick's Place @patricksplace.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Now I Know What Being Laid Off Feels Like
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Now I Know What Being Laid Off Feels Like
I made it 35 years in television at four different stations in three different states without being laid off. That changed on Tuesday morning.
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Patrick's Place @patricksplace.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
When he wants a nap, he has plenty of toys around him. #roughcollie #naptime #lassiedog
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Patrick's Place @patricksplace.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Semicolon Suspicion? Is It Next to Become an AI Marker?
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Semicolon Suspicion? Is It Next to Become an AI Marker?
A growing number of readers immediately suspect AI whenever they encounter an em-dash these days. Is the semicolon next for such scrutiny?
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Patrick's Place @patricksplace.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Some bright red after a weekend of rain. #redflower #spring
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Patrick's Place @patricksplace.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
How Good is AI Detection at Detecting the Use of AI?
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How Good is AI Detection at Detecting the Use of AI?
Substack is adding AI detection software to subscribers can scan newsletters produced on the platform to see how much of it AI actually wrote.
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Patrick's Place @patricksplace.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Pro Tip: If you ever see a little bulge like this on your tire, no, it's not expecting a baby tire. Get your car to a tire shop immediately. Don't wait...it's not safe! #impactbubble
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Patrick's Place @patricksplace.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
There’s an Emmy Oversight in TV News
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There's an Emmy Oversight in TV News
Some of us in TV will have almost no chance of winning an Emmy award. But I still think it's odd that the Emmy oversight still exists.
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Patrick's Place @patricksplace.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
‘Bemused’ Probably Doesn’t Mean What You Think It Does
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'Bemused' Probably Doesn't Mean What You Think It Does
If you describe someone's reaction to something as 'bemused,' you may mean she felt mildly entertained. But that's not what the word means.
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Patrick's Place @patricksplace.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Is AI Causing an Automatic Fear of the Em Dash?
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Is AI Causing an Automatic Fear of the Em Dash?
As a writer, I don't fear the em-dash. There. I said it. But a growing number of people see it as a telltale sign of AI-assisted writing.
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