I spent most of my day putting out little pre-term "Writing Centre fires," and so only sat down to read your many rich and varied responses to my spelling query a short while ago (and what a torment it was to me all day, knowing that those responses were there in my in-box but not being able to sit down and devour them!). Some of you wrote such valuable gems that I'll be responding to you individually as soon as I can. But meanwhile, to all of you: thank you so much for taking time to reflect and to share those reflections. A community is a wonderful thing, and you've reminded me of that. In case you're interested, it is this little article (and the responses it provoked) that inspired the CBC producer to create a show on spelling.... http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/story.asp?sectioncode=26&storycode=403092&c=1 Once again, thank you all so much! More later, Ginny Ryan -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- To leave the list, send a SIGNOFF CASLL command to [log in to unmask] or, if you experience difficulties, write to Russ Hunt at [log in to unmask] For the list archives and information about the organization, its newsletter, and the annual conference, go to http://www.stu.ca/inkshed/ -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-