CS> *** Quoting J. Randy Mitchell from a message to Abel Garc ***
JRM>> 1. You DO need a dictionary.
 CS> Randy, could I *request* we disband this particular line?
 CS> See, it pings a button of mine.
I apologize to you for that. It was not my intention to "ping" anyone's
buttons, Carol.
 CS> I have this odd disorder. I was not told I had it, and simply
 CS> encouraged to work harder at spelling and to enjoy reading
 CS> whatever *I* wanted to read.  By very hard work, it is no
 CS> longer apparent I have dyslexia.
 CS> Talk over spelling, upsets me.  See, well I cant 'see' words
 CS> quite like i am told you folks do.  I read phonetically,
 CS> hunt-n-peck type at almost 40 words a minute, and have no
 CS> remaining problems anyone would note unless I told them (ah!
 CS> The sweet smell of success!).
I, too, hunt and peck at about 35-40 wpm. Actually, I can type 100
wpm if you don't count mistakes. (BG)
You have my utmost respect for facing your dyslexia head on and
overcoming it.  The above statement was originally directed
to an obvious youngster who hastily replies to messages without
even checking grammer and spelling and  that "pings" a button of mine.
I feel that this message base has quite a number of astute, thinking
individuals who's written words are the only method by which we can
identify them. In these type of communication exchanges the written
word is a reflection of the authors personality, intellect, attitude, and
character. The majority of the posters in ASKACOP are very intelligent
and experienced enough to use proper spelling and grammar to make
their messages understanding and enjoyable reading at the same time.
Even with dyslexia you are able to write very informative and thoughtful
post with proper spelling and punctuation.
The youngster in question wasn't even trying and after suggesting that he
find a dictionary he proceeded to inform me that the kids of today are right
and the older people are wrong. Can you imagine that???    :-)
 CS> Grin, now and again, I find a word I have been spelling one
 CS> way for years, is spelled differently and I never noticed
 CS> .  Oh, I use a spell checker at work for official
 CS> documents, but never at home. Lazy I guess!  (Or is that
 CS> Lasy?)
Once again...I apologize if my message bothered you...it really wasn't
my intention.
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