The Time Has Come...

I have put this post off for a long time. I have debated it and questioned it long enough. I have been afraid for too long. I have to come clean. If I hurt the feelings of the people I care about, so be it.

There are too many people who do not understand which there/their/they're to use and which to/too/two to use. It's an epidemic at this point. There are six different words represented here, and each deserves its fair shake. Let's go over each one.

There- referring to a place, or used ambiguously to refer to a situation.

• The fish tanks are over there.
• There are ten fish tanks currently available.
• There is a sale on small fish tanks tomorrow.
• There is no way out of this situation.
• We need to put the fish tank over there.
• We'll have to move the t.v. from there to there so we can put the fish tank over there.

Their- used to describe possession.

• That is their house right over there.
• Their porch light is on.
• Their dog is a mean one.

They're- a contraction that puts they and are into one word.

• They're away for the weekend.
• They're never able to get away.
• They're so tired from all of the hard work that they put in at the office.

Let's move on the to the to/too/two situation that also plagues our country.

To- can be used a number of ways. It is normally a preposition, and is often used to describe direction or denote the purpose of something. It can also be used to show possession or association.

• I am going to the store.
• I have to take out the trash.
• Where's the lid to this sippy cup?
• I love to dance.
• I have to get some juice for DeLaynie.
• What do you want to do for dinner?

Too- means "also" or can be used to describe an excess of something.

• Will you take your brother too?
• There are too many children who do not receive proper discipline.
• There is too little time to get everything done.
• I forgot to tell you that we need toilet paper too.
• Are you coming too?

Two- is a number. 2.

• I have two children.
• Two is the number between one and three.
• Four divided by two equals two.

I hope that by working together, we can combat the lack of understanding plaguing this country. Remember, every word is special, designed with the purpose of communicating a wonderful message. Every word has a meaning, and every meaning deserves a word.