A Note from Julie, the Greenhouse Curator:

This week, a local tree-cutting company left a note on my door saying they'd be trimming some trees near the power lines in our yard. It’s routine maintenance to prevent branches from falling during storms and knocking out power.

It struck me how similar this process is to what we sometimes need to do in our lives and businesses—prune the things that aren’t serving us well.

Maybe it’s letting go of a micromanaging client who drains your energy, tidying up a cluttered workspace that hinders your focus, or reevaluating an overcommitted schedule that stretches you too thin.

These things can drain your energy and hold you back, just like those branches getting too close to the power lines. When we take the time to do a little pruning, we open up space for better opportunities and a clearer path ahead. ✂️

Ever spotted something that seemed perfect at first glance, but on closer inspection, something felt a little off?

 

At a home goods store this week, I saw this Monstera deliciosa that looked so real it almost fooled me. Normally, I can spot a fake plant right away, but these were good. And it got me thinking—proofreading and editing can be a lot like that.

 

At first glance, a manuscript might seem perfect—no glaring errors jumping out at you. But the more you read, small errors start to stand out. It’s those subtle details that really matter, and it takes a sharp eye to catch them.

 

We proofreaders get better at this over time, don’t we? We develop that instinct to spot mistakes others might miss.

In the end, our attention to detail makes all the difference. 🌟

Here are three posts I enjoyed reading on LinkedIn this week (shared with permission):

When I first saw this, I knew “dribble” probably wasn't right 😆, but it took me a few minutes to realize that the attorney likely said “drivel." 

Drivel is pointless speech or writing that lacks meaning or value.💡

 

Katie from Beacon Point LLC

Here's a close-up of the leaves on my Marble Queen Pothos. Those white patches lack chlorophyll, the green pigment that helps plants capture sunlight and produce food through photosynthesis. 

Variegated plants like this need more light than solid green plants—but not direct sunlight. These plants love bright, indirect light. ️🌱

Let's keep growing together!

What did you think of today's email, First name / friend? I'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, or feedback. Email julie@theproofreadergreenhouse.com

 

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