Spelling Bee

I was the pronouncer for the City Spelling Bee this morning. I’ve done it most years since 1997 and have done all the larger Regional Spelling Bees since about that time. We’ve been losing participants because of tough times and the growing charges levied against participating schools.

Your world is “insolvency.” Because of fiscal imprudence the school district is facing almost certain insolvency. Insolvency.

About the author

Harry is a ferociously good natured eccentric in Duluth Minnesota who detests traitors dressed up as Uncle Sam. You can find somewhat better edited writings of his at the Duluth Reader "contributors." page. The URL is:

https://duluthreader.com/contributors/h/84/284-harry-welty