Many times the English language drives me nuts. Why do we have words that are spelled the same but sound different, and other words that are spelled different but sound the same?
Yesterday while I was loading groceries onto the checkout counter, I felt a spray of water. I looked up towards the check-out gal and apologized ... oops, my leeks are leaking. Leek. Leak. Sounds the same, spelled different. One is good, one is bad.
Leeks belong to the allium family of vegetables along with onions, garlic, shallots, chives and scallions. Adding these vegetables and herbs to your diet has been touted as beneficial because they pack a powerful punch of antioxidants for your body. Antioxidants are GOOD.
Leaks, however, are BAD. I can't think of any situation where a leak is NOT bad. If your mouth is leaking you are drooling. Not pleasant. You don't want your nose to leak either. But one of the worst leaks you can have is a leak in your house.
Water leaks are the number one enemy when it comes to your house. Sinks, bathtubs, showers, gutters, roofs, chimneys, dishwashers, clothes washers. The rainy season is upon us, if you discover a leak (not to be confused with a leek) in your house, have it taken care of immediately.
Leek = GOOD. Eat them whenever you can.
Leak = BAD. Call a plumber or fetch a tissue ... fast.
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