Today I got to watch a gradescool speeling bee. About 20 4th and 5th graders competed to see who would represent their school at the citywide bee in March. It went fairly quickly. Two children got knocked out each round for the first two rounds, but in the third they dropped like flies until only two remained. I regret to say that I can't remember the winning word.

Of course, the proceedings reminded me of Spellbound, and gave me the desire to both see the film again and to possibly attend the citywide bee. If I do, expect a full report here.