Robert J. Samuelson of Newsweek writes:
"I have always liked commas, but I seem to be in a shrinking minority. The comma is in retreat, though it is not yet extinct. In text messages and e-mails, commas appear infrequently, and then often by accident (someone hits the wrong key). Even on the printed page, commas are dwindling. Many standard uses from my childhood (after, for example, an introductory prepositional phrase) have become optional or, worse, have been ditched."
Read the rest of the article (‘cuz it’s along the lines of the worlds ‘hurry up’ mentality that I have been harping on as of late. I told this to my Dad and at 76 he sez he has absolutely no problem slowing down. Indeed, he is constantly fighting the urge to slow down. :o)
The Bis Key Chronicles 
I still use commas and correct punctuation, even on text messages! I think for our generation grammar, spelling, and English was drilled into our heads. I still remember asking my Mother how to spell a word while doing my homework. Her standard reply, "go look it up". The dictionary was used frequently in our house.
Field rats, is that what you said? (How’s that for grammar).
When i was in school, my teacher said i used too many commas, because i applied the Dutch rules to the English language, so my papers were crowded with commas… I think i use them still, but it is true that my texts don’t include comma’s. Then again, they are supposed to be short ‘n sweet!
See you in three weeks!
love, daphne
Oh, I am glad I clicked on here. I’m interested in that article. We just had a discussion of that in the writing class I’m teaching…thanks!
This was an extremely enjoyable blog! I tend to over-use them, as opposed to under-use them, and go back and forth on Canadian and American grammar.
Beth