Proved/Proven

The dictionary says that the verb prove has two past participles: proved and proven. Eldest Daughter says this fact is rather disturbing.
Computer Guru Son wants to watch Monk tonight. The second season of this TV series about a detective who struggles with obsessive-compulsive disorder is out on DVD, and several of us are enjoying these programs. We see some (mild) displays of OCD in our own family, not mentioning any names. Maybe all of us tend to be obsessive or compulsive in some areas.
Karate Kid wants a dog. I don’t.
Engineer Husband helped some of the children dissect a flower tonight. I can think of much worse dissection projects that they could have done. I’m thankful it was only a flower.

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  1. Oooh, Monk is one of my favourite shows. There has been some discussion/controversy over whether OCD is being portrayed in a manner that would encourage trivialization of the disorder, but most psychologists/critics agree that it’s a good thing for OCD to be getting so much publicity and being portrayed so authentically.

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