Tag Archives: Christmas

Amoeba’s Lorica: Reindeer Gamed

Posted on December 16, 2023 by Amoeba

The word reindeer is an anglicized version of the Old Norse words hreinn (“reindeer” [or “caribou”]) and dýr (“animal”) and has nothing to do with reins. – Wikipedia, accessioned 14 December 2023. Herman Elfropos, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Santaworks LLC, sat in his office, which … Continue reading →

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Dude and Dude: Prize Turkeys

Posted on November 22, 2020 by Amoeba

“‘Bout time ya got back from tha store, dude.” “Gimme a break, dude, I got distracted.” “Yeah right. Whut wuz her name, an’ how many seconds did she give ya afore she …” “By this, dude.” “Jeheezus, dude! Give a dude … Continue reading →

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Amoeba’s Lorica: The Fight Before Christmas

Posted on December 22, 2018 by Amoeba

With apologies to Clement Clarke Moore It was the fight before Christmas. In the Senate and House, No creature was stirring. Not even a louse, For the lobbyists all hung their heads by the stairs: Not an aide, not a page, nobody was there. The … Continue reading →

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