I still can’t believe she was right. And I didn’t give in easily or with very much grace because after all this time I was sure I knew the best way to say it. “It’s an SAT word that I memorized — I know exactly how it’s pronounced.” Since I don’t have a video attachment on my land line, I can’t confirm whether she was shaking her head at my unwillingness to change my mind, alphabetizing tax receipts, or wondering if I actually was right. I said it again, my way, like I was saying my name — waited for a wiggle, and she wouldn’t give me an inch. Three pronounication websites later, I called again, and bent my head low. She was very nice — you’ve met her already in my tea story where I mixed up Madagascar Green with a cup of hot water — and don’t you think it’s easy being nice when you’re told that you’re right — even if you might be wrong. I’m still not sure –maybe you know how to pronounce SATURNINE? (Hint: the last syllable, according to three web sources, sounds just like the number.) No — it doesn’t sound right to me either that way. Just listen: www.howjsay.com/index.php?word=saturnine&submit=Submit So if you told my pollster Sat-Ur- NEEN and voted more than twice… lunch on me.