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Amoeba’s Lorica: Diabolical Lexicographer (Self-Esteem)

SELF-ESTEEM, n. Self-idolization, self-deification, self-worship. Exaltation of the ‘sacred I’ in disregard, nay defiance, of the fact that We are clay, from which We are created and to which We shall return, having contributed to it the stench of our … Continue reading

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Amoeba’s Lorica: We Have All Been Here Before

In case you tuned in late … Despite appearances from today’s media (social and otherwise), from which one might get the impression that the topics that everyone is yelling about are brand-new and pungently right now, the issues of tariffs … Continue reading

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Amoeba’s Lorica: Diabolical Lexicographer (Therapist)

THERAPIST, n. 1.  Usually somewhat safer than a hereapist. Unless she’s an Influencer on social media, in which case, wherever you are, watch your back. Old Amoeba had a meme,E-I-E-I-O.And on the Web he put that meme,E-I-E-I-O.Got a therapist hereAnd … Continue reading

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