Readers of this column will remember that Craig and Peter Norback wrote a book about “6,000 most important words for a successful and profitable vocabulary.” Grammar Dog and I propose in these columns to duplicate their work for 1,000 of ... .
The reek of ammonia, feces and urine. Newborn kittens clinging to life in the blistering sun of summer’s first day. A scattering of dog food on the ground, mixed with rodent droppings. Sludge in water dishes. Inadequate shade. Dozens of ... .