Oh hell, let's just call it "pale purple."

I seriously have a problem with the word "lavender." I can never remember how to spell it, which is very unusual because I usually know how to spell most English words I run across.

L A V E N D A R ?

L A V A N D E R ?

I can't think of any mnenomic device to help me remember the correct spelling either.

Hmmm, well, it is kind of like "lave" + "ender," both of which I do know how to spell. Maybe I can remember it that way.

[To "lave" is a wonderful word meaning "to wash" or, metaphorically, "to soothe." It rhymes with "save."]

Adventures in scientific publishing, part 1

Me: Please lengthen your 250-word abstract to 500 words.

Corresponding Author: [supplies 419-word expanded abstract]

Me: 419 =/= 500!