The George Washington University

Faculty Member, University Writing Program

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My photograph might lead you to believe that I use a red pen and circle errors in punctuation, imagining that each error means the future is dire.  However, the truth is I don't use a red pen.  I also don't think the future is dire.

I do like punctuation; I think it is sexy.  For example, in that  sentence I just wrote, I like the semicolon.  It tells me that both sides of the sentence are equal, enjoying a "mutual" relationship.  (I could use sexier language here about mutuality, but I will leave that be, for the moment.)  That sentence  could have been written:  "However, I should say, I do like punctuation.  In fact, I think punctuation is sexy."  Those two sentences are interesting, but they put the focus on me and my tastes.  I like the focus in the other sentence, where the punctuation is highlighted.

One day I will change my photo and I will have something different to say about myself.

Until then,

I am Cayo, with punctuation, in hand.

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