Officially masterful
January 28, 2008 by onewandering
Today I received the following on official CND letterhead:
January 22, 2008
Dear Jennifer,
Congratulations! We are delighted to inform you that based on a final review of your program of study; you have successfully completed the requirements for graduation from the College of Notre Dame of Maryland.
The letter goes on to say that I can either pick up my diploma at the school or I can request (in writing) to have it sent to me instead. So exciting!! And official!!
But I can’t help but be distracted by the use of a semi-colon instead of a comma in that sentence, can you?? *sigh*
Dear Master Jen,
It is indeed an unfortunate use of the semicolon. You should circle it with red pen and mail it back. Be like, “Master Jen says: watch your punctuation. Next time she shall not be so forgiving.”
WOOHOO! You are amazing and brilliant and free to help me now with MY master’s project!
Sincerely,
Master-in-training Sarah
I think you should write back and say:
“Condolences! I regret to inform you that based upon your incorrect use of the semicolon, you apparently did not complete the requirements for graduation from the College of Notre Dame of Maryland.”