But then, I also know that definite is related to finite and has no a... It's nice to have somebody go and point that out, though.

I wasn't meaning that to sound snarky at all! I'm sorry if it did. I just thought maybe it would be a good mnemonic device because of how "finite" is pronounced (same everywhere, I think). It occurred to me on the spur of the moment. English spelling is so tough. It's all visual memory.

*hugs back* You know I love your amazing imagination!

And oh, Frannie! I'm writing her at the moment, too, so I'm much with the Frannie love....