I've been watching the 95th Scripps National Spelling Bee the past couple of days. Tonight is the finals. It's down to 6 contestants. One of them is a 14 year old girl who lives a couple of miles from my old place up north. She's also a black belt in karate. Holy crap. These kids know their etymology...and so much more. I am as humbled as I am impressed...and I am very impressed.