Another short blog entry, but it's something that needs to be stated, if for no other reason than that it will help me to remember later.

If you're evaluating something again, you're reevaluating it. I'm sorry, but that ugly, ugly word, is actually the correct one. Throwing a dash in there is just wrong. Again, do not use "re-evaluate," even though it is visually so much more appealing.

So, if you can't stand seeing that word anymore, let me offer some ideas. First, it may be helpful to think about whether you're merely evaluating something for the first time. You may be using the word out of habit, instead of with precision.

Also, you can always fall back on "reconsider," or "rethink."