The Adverbs Have It

This time of year, the mantra “Shop Local” is shouted from the rooftops. With the busy Christmas season upon us, our local businesses are hopefully overwhelmed with residents shopping and dining in our community. My family tries to keep our small town thriving by buying gifts in town rather than shopping online.

All that being said, I cringe a little and think back to my eighth grade English teacher when hearing or reading the rallying cry used by locals.

According to Webster’s Dictionary, “local” can be a noun or an adjective and “shop” is most definitely a verb.

My teacher, Mrs. Crow, was th...