Karen Conlin

A post about where to display an industry award just begs for this.

Two spelling bee trophies (2018, 2025) and the Robinson Prize for Excellence in Editing (2018).

On the table by my desk, where I can look at them when I need a reminder that I do know what I'm doing.

#MajorAward #NotFragile #GUMmyStuff

May 27 at 5:53pmWeb
Show threadDTrasler WritingMay 27
@GramrgednAngel Ooh, you might know this, I've always wondered: why is it called a Spelling Bee?
Show threadKaren ConlinMay 27

@Dtraslerwriting The "bee" in the term refers to a social gathering for a single activity. Quilting bee, sewing bee, etc.

Why "bee" is unclear, but possibly from ME "bene," "a prayer" or "a favor."

See more at https://spellingbee.com (Scripps National Spelling Bee).

Scripps National Spelling Bee

Show threadDTrasler WritingMay 27
@GramrgednAngel Thank you!
#askaneditor