Monthly Archives: June 2015

Amoeba’s Lorica: Wiener Malgré Lui

Posted on June 21, 2015 by Amoeba

Malgré lui is one of those damnable French expressions that, like les misérables, has no simple, convenient translation into English. It may be explained something like this: “Persons X have become something (a physician, perhaps); they had no plans along … Continue reading →

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Amoeba’s Lorica: Po’ TUS

Posted on June 13, 2015 by Amoeba

When the world was young and Man was new, And everything was pleasant, Distinctions Nature never drew ‘Mongst king and priest and peasant. We’re not that way at present, Save here in this Republic, where We have that old regime, … Continue reading →

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Amoeba’s Lorica: For A Few Dollars Less

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Amoeba

Store Clerk: “Six of these, then, at $2.99 each. Will there be anything else?” Amoeba: “Nope, that’s it, thank you.” Store Clerk: “I’ll ring you up then. Let me work out your senior discount …” Amoeba: “Thank you …” Amoeba’s … Continue reading →

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