Category Archives: humor

Amoeba’s Lorica: Diabolical Lexicographer (Business)

Posted on January 30, 2025 by Amoeba

BUSINESS, n. Machine for making money, the survival of which depends on its ability to tell its customers “Yes” even when they are wrong, and its employees “No” even when they are correct. SUPERHERO: Product of a business. The survival of … Continue reading →

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Amoeba’s Lorica: Fruits of the Season

Posted on January 25, 2025 by Amoeba

One fine day at the local market … Grocer (entirely too cheerful): “Good morning, my man!” Amoeba (instantly wary): “G’mornin’, Hank. Yer awful chipper fer a wet ‘n’ rainy Monday mornin’.” G (unfazed): “And why shouldn’t I be, when I’ve got golden sunshine … Continue reading →

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Amoeba’s Lorica: How Christmas Came To Be Merry

Posted on December 23, 2024 by Amoeba

A “Just So” story. In the Common Era year 1916, the Rev. Dr. William Archibald Spooner, Warden of New College, Oxford University, Greater London, England, visited the United States of America. The details of the visit are unknown. However, the … Continue reading →

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