It raises the question of whether computers have lowered American spelling aptitude by saving us so reflexively we figure autocorrect will dig us out, so why learn?
Mark Patinkin is a columnist at The Providence Journal. With over four decades of experience, his work spans a variety of themes including culture and society, regional interest, and world news, often reflecting the joys and quirks of life in Rhode Island. He has been featured in notable publications such as The Dallas Morning News and Yahoo News, and is the author of "The Holy Land at War" and "Up and Running."













