Category Archives: Holiday

Amoeba’s Lorica: Last Post

Posted on May 26, 2025 by Amoeba

They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.  – Lawrence Binyon “Can you really play that thing?”, the boy scout asked the scientist. The youth might have … Continue reading →

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Dude and Dude: More East

Posted on April 19, 2025 by Amoeba

“Time ta call it a night, dude, headed fer my room. See ya in tha mornin’.” “Kay, dude.” “Y’ll be sackin’ out yerself soon, yeah?” “Mebbe.” “Maybe? Whatsamatta? Sumthin’ eatin‘ at ya?” “Nah. Though now that ya mention it, I am kinda hungry. But … 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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