Author Archives: Amoeba

Amoeba’s Lorica: Reindeer Gamed

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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Amoebaʻs Lorica: A Nut Case

Once upon an airline, not so very long ago, Your Friendly Neighborhood Amoeba and Dame Amoeba were seated and waiting for takeoff from the frozen wastes (so claimed DA) of the Pacific Northwest back to their soon-to-be former home in … Continue reading

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Amoeba’s Lorica: 28th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America

“[US House of Representatives Speaker Mr Michael] Johnson’s proposal [passed by the House on 14 November 2023, three days before the deadline for a government shutdown set three months prior during the last irresponsible shenanigans] puts forward a unique — … Continue reading

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