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Wallyhood tipster Michelle sent in this shot of this week’s Word of the Week, from 44th and Thackery.

spall |spôl| verb [ trans. ] break (ore, rock, stone, or concrete) into smaller pieces, esp. in preparation for sorting.
[ intrans. ] (of ore, rock, or stone) break off in fragments : cracks below the surface cause slabs of material to spall off.
noun, a splinter or chip, esp. of rock.
ORIGIN late Middle English (as a noun): of unknown origin. The verb dates from the mid 18th cent.

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Jordan

I started Wallyhood back in 2008, right when my son was born, because I realized I had lived in the neighborhood since 1993 and didn't really know my neighbors. I figured writing a blog about what was going on around me would be a good way to meet people and help other people do the same. As the years progressed, those neighbors have picked up the torch and it is now a group effort, which I adore. I moved out of Wallingford for a few years (2020 - 2025), but I'm back, now living with my wife, son and dog (Dillinger) up in Tangletown.

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