Have you ever watched a game show — “Who Wants to be a Millionaire,” for example — when a contestant incorrectly answers a question, and you say to yourself, “Jeez! Come on! I knew that! Who doesn’t? What a joker.” Here’s one of those moments: Catch that deer-in-the-headlights look on the kid’s face? Seems pretty [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Spelling’
Spelling? FAIL
Posted in About me, School, tagged bee, Catherine McAuley Center, Spelling on April 23, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Serial speller, Part 5
Posted in About me, School, tagged bee, Catherine McAuley Center, Spelling on April 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Less than 24 hours to go before the big showdown, and the heat’s on. Ready for a real challenge? Here’ s the word for today: Mitrailleuse. Definition: “A machine gun.” Now, THAT’S how to win a spelling bee, right? Seriously, though, if you’re not busy tomorrow night (Wednesday, April 22), drop by Xavier High School [...]
Serial speller, Part 4
Posted in About me, School, tagged bee, Catherine McAuley Center, Spelling on April 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Our bee is just days away, so here’s the latest installment of our spelling list, from my own challenge list: Amygdaline. Meaning: “of, pertaining to, or resembling an almond.” Yum. These things can be both fun and tasty.
Serial speller, Part 3
Posted in About me, School, tagged bee, Catherine McAuley Center, Spelling on April 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Today’s word of the day is: Drahthaar. Definition: “One of a German breed of wirehaired pointing dogs.” Not particularly cuddly, but appealing nonetheless. Happy Easter.
Serial speller, Part 2
Posted in About me, School, tagged bee, Catherine McAuley Center, Spelling on April 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Today’s entry in the spelling bee sweepstakes: “Sublittoral.” Definition: “Situated, occurring, or formed on the aquatic side of a shoreline or littoral zone.” Aquatic, shoreline — sounds like somewhere I’d like to be with the crew right about now. Spring’s arrival could be hastened, just a bit.
Serial speller, Part 1
Posted in About me, School, tagged bee, Catherine McAuley Center, Spelling on April 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
For the second straight year, I’ll be participating in the Catherine McAuley Center’s annual CMC Spelling Bee. The big event is Wednesday, April 22 at Xavier High School in Cedar Rapids, and as you may be aware, The Gazette is the defending bee champion. (We even have the trophy to prove it.) The event is [...]
