I keep my old, weathered dictionary beside my computer chair. When I am in doubt of a word's spelling, I typically grab for it. I never use a spell-checker. 'course when one posts as late at night as I tend to, it might not be a bad idea (ie. avatar).
Another self-imposed penance of mine is to erase and completely retype a word when I know I've misspelled it.
Internet shorthand has destroyed grammar too. (lol :rolleyes )
You should note, Tony and JK, that I've never once typed lol, kewl, or used phrases such as 'U R 2 sweet' in Antenna.
I'm off to refill my coffee mug. Cheers, Noel
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