As someone who did a degree in English Literature, I do occasionally struggle with the fact that my boyfriend (HOMSI) is dyslexic. He's worked really hard to improve his reading, and he and I have similarly extensive book collections. That said, his spelling is often interesting to say the least. Which makes for some fun, like today's SMS conversation:
Candice: I haven't heard from you in a while. Are you still alive?
HOMSI: Bearly.
Candice: Panda or grizzly?
HOMSI: Grizzzlly.
Candice: Breathe. Connect with your inner koala.
HOMSI: I have a panda.
I now realise that koalas aren't bears, but marsupials. Sorry. They are terribly cute though. Observe below: