I wrote the post.

I reread the post and made changes for clarification.

I then opened my Grammarly program and let it go through and fix numerous errors I had missed, along with giving me suggestions for better wording. I accept some of the changes and reject others as I try to keep my own voice in my writing.

Next, I went to the “Review” tab at the top of my Microsoft Word program, and then I used the feature called “Read Allow.” This enables me to hear how things will sound when they are read, and it often helps me clarify and make final adjustments to my post.

Finally, I reread it and make any minor tweaks I feel are needed.

Whenever I feel comfortable with my writing, I put it into WordPress and set a publishing date.

Recently, I opened up my post immediately after it was published and noticed a mistake in the first ten words. I repeated myself unclearly and unnecessarily. I jumped over to WordPress, fixed it, and republished it before almost anyone would notice.

Even after all the hoops I make myself jump through to ensure I will no longer have errors of any kind, I still mess up. I can blame it on my humanity, “After all, I am only human.” I can make excuses, “I was tired and busy.” I can give a hundred reasons why it happened, but the truth remains that it happened. Mistakes are regular occurrences for me.   

All you can do is own it, forget about it, and keep writing. I can apologize to anyone who was hurt or offended. 

And you, as a reader, can forgive me and move on. You can act like it didn’t happen or at least not let it impact your view of me. You understand that mistakes happen because you have made them yourself, and you know we all need grace.

Oh, I am no longer talking about a blog post.