Monthly Archives: November 2020

Amoeba’s Lorica: Zen and the Art of Golf Course Greens Mowing

…any book about class must take the form of explaining working-class life to middle-class people. – Lynsey Hanley, 2008; in her review of the book Deer Hunting With Jesus. It is five o’clock in the morning of a mid-July day … Continue reading

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Amoeba’s Lorica: The Disadvantages Of a Silicon-Rich Diet

Two words, dear reader. “Hunger games.” OK, let Your Friendly Neighborhood Amoeba guess your word associations. Katniss Everdeen. Underdog. Gratuitous viole … er, gripping, mind-boggling action. Country takes on city – the Capitol, no less – and wins. Corrupt, effete, … Continue reading

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Amoeba’s Lorica: What This Way Comes

Years after the coming of Tromp the Usurper, the deposed and now despondent Emperor Yeswecan handed his faithful retainer, Lord Bidentime, the last great treasure still in his possession – the master files for the campaign posters that bore what … Continue reading

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