Candace,
My wife and I discussed this after I made the post above. She was taught from the start to pin from the right. And she never used a fabric guide in her life.
Me on the other hand, I can't sew a straight seam without a guide. So as soon as I figured out what the fabric guide was and how to use it I've been using one of many I have. Several sizes, shapes and vintages but they keep my seams much straighter than I could do without them.
I think she'll let me pin from the left now
Joe