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Day 243: Dictionary

I am grateful for the dictionary!  Really!  I know, it's kinda geeky but I love the dictionary.  I love discovering what words mean and new words.  I even get sent to me the word of the day from Webster's website.  I had learned about some very interesting words.  Back in the day when I was in elementary and we would do dictionary drills, I had so much fun.  I love the dictionary.  I'm not the only one in my family who does either. My youngest brother used to read it for fun (he also read Encyclopedias for fun too)!  And I am grateful for the dictionary because it helps to shed light on the actual meaning of words not to mention these days the online dictionary gives you examples and all sorts of other things related to the word looked up.  It's fascinating!  Btw, YES.  I love the National Spelling Bee.  LOVE IT.  Let's face it, if you hadn't already figured it out, I love words!

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