Round archive · September 13, 2026
Repainting an old porch
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My old freindfriend Thomas arrived early on Saturday, carrying two heavy gallons of blue paint and stiff brushes. The floorboards had suffered through harsh winters, and itsit's been years since they saw any care. We spent hours scraping away the flakes, knowing regular maintainancemaintenance would have prevented this. We certainly could ofcould have hired a professional painting crew, but doing the tedious work ourselves felt right. As the afternoon sun shifted, we applied the first thick coat, watching the dry wood absorb it. Choosing a durable finish was a sensablesensible decision, ensuring it would survive heavy foot traffic. By dusk, the transformed entryway looked inviting, ready to wellcomewelcome guests for summer evenings.
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The traps in this round
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freind →friend
I before e in "friend".
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its →it's
"It's" is short for "it has" or "it is"; "its" shows possession.
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maintainance →maintenance
"Maintenance" drops the i of "maintain" and ends in -ance.
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could of →could have
"Could have" — "of" only sounds like "have" when spoken.
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sensable →sensible
"Sensible" ends in -ible.
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wellcome →welcome
"Welcome" takes a single l.