An Eye for Errors

About four times a year I serve as a proofreader for a friend of mine. I get paid pretty well for it and I really enjoy seeing something on the "ground floor." I've always been able to spot those odd errors and catch the crazy extra spaces that don't belong or just knowing certain grammar rules. I will still make those errors myself - but like everything else - it's easier to spot the errors someone else makes than the ones you do.

Imagine my pride and joy at the text I received from my daughter. She was studying a textbook today that was, ironically, explaining how she should do things as a teacher. There it was...

I realize it's on its side - hopefully you can see it. "The following chart shows the yearly average number of international tourists visiting Palm Beach for 1990-1994.How may more international tourists visited Palm Beach in 1994 than in 1991?" Ignoring the lack of a space between 1994. and How.... there is the the glaring, "How may," instead of, "How many..."

I'll keep trying to focus and pay attention. Cross those t's and dot the i's.