Tag Archives: work

A Bone to Pick with You

Posted on May 29, 2022 by stfleming

Q: What do you call a fossil that never does any work? A: A lazy bones! Explanation: Fossils are parts of a living thing that has been preserved, or left an impression from a very long time ago, perhaps 10,000 years … Continue reading →

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St-ability

Posted on September 6, 2015 by stfleming

“As a jockey I work with horses, but at least it’s a stable job!” This line is from Charles Lamb and it plays on the double meaning of the word stable: 1) a building where horses are kept; 2) not … Continue reading →

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