Mainiacs is a revered term, only given to those who are 5th generation (or more) born in Maine. If you were born in Maine but you are 1st - 4th generation, you're a Mainer. Everyone else is just "a person from away". I came to Maine for "just one semester," but now I'm "tenure track" which means I'm here to stay for a while. As I was in those first few months, I am very excited about this adventure and the chance to meet the great people of Maine.
Thursday, February 1, 2007
spelling lesson
One of my students pointed out that the Lewiston hockey team spells their name Maineiacs. Perhaps my blog name is misspelled. I wonder if there is a "right" spelling.
I feel like that is a lot of "E" sounds...but I guess it only looks that way. Although, it does make sense. I have been writing it "Main-E-acs"...just to draw attention to the fact that it's about the actual state.
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I feel like that is a lot of "E" sounds...but I guess it only looks that way. Although, it does make sense. I have been writing it "Main-E-acs"...just to draw attention to the fact that it's about the actual state.
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