Confused?

Once upon a time there were three brothers who were known as There, Their, and They’re.

There got his name because he was always in place, and the word “there” basically means a place. Their got his name when he inherited a bunch of stuff, thereby becoming an heir. Since the word “their” indicates ownership, it seemed right. They’re was called that because whenever he was asked anything at all, he’d refer to his brothers, saying, “They’re the ones to ask.” “They’re” is simply a contraction for the words “they are.”

Sometimes people got Their, There, and They’re confused. All of their names sounded just alike. It wasn’t a big problem except when people wanted to talk about their possessions, something Their was an authority on, and would call There instead. He’d just tell them about some place or another, here or there. And They’re always referred them to his brothers when they called him, which didn’t help either.

Their went into the banking business, and There decided real estate was his best bet for a career. Their built his bank on land There found. They’re became their assistant and still told anyone with a question that his brothers over there, somewhere, had the answers. “They’re the ones to ask” he’d say. “It’s their business.”

Life was good until the three brothers met two sisters named Its and It’s.

Its was very much impressed with Their, and they had much in common. Its was also a possessive type and thought Their was just the kind of guy for her. She got her name, by the way, from owning a bunch of stuff, too. Each one of the things she owned knew its owner was no one else but Its.

It’s found her ideal in They’re. Her name was a contraction for “it is,” a lot like his name, and to make a long story short, they were soon an item. They’re and It’s were even thinking about changing their name to We’re, a contraction for “we are.”

Poor There felt out of place with his brothers busy and happy with Its and It’s. He kept thinking that he had to find happiness like theirs.

Somewhere in the world, it’s certain that all he hoped for would find its way to him, even if he had to search everywhere. If not here, then there….but where? Hmmm....

Roxy’s tip: Don’t confuse the often confused words “there, their and they’re” and “its and it’s.”

See you next time the breeze is cool, the sun is up, and the waves roll into view! My next entry is coming soon. ‘Til then, hang ten!