Independence Day Jumble Spoiler – 2015

English: The New York City fireworks over the East Village of New York City. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Visual Description:  Family enjoying the Fourth of July!

ATELV  =  VALET,  CABEH  =  BEACH,  NIDSIG  =  SIDING,  YUNCAL  =  LUNACY   —   Giving us:  VATBAHSIGLNA

Clue/Question:  Everyone watching the 4th of July fireworks display was – – –

English: Fireworks on the Fourth of July (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Answer:  HAVING A BLAST

(Beautiful.  A very fun pun.  No new clue words, but all of the jumbles came up as new.  The answer letter layout was a work of art.  A Jumble masterpiece.  The cartoon does a great job of capturing a beloved aspect of this country’s birthday celebration.  Be well . . . play safe, and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

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Cryptoquote Spoiler – 07/04/15

Headstone of Cecil Day Lewis, former Poet Laureate. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

“Summer has filled her veins with light and her heart is washed with noon.”   —   C. Day Lewis

(A beautiful tribute to Summer.  I had to look up the author’s first name, as I’m far from being poetically knowledgeable.  I never knew – until this morning – that Daniel Day Lewis was the son of a famous Poet Laureate.  Sometimes art begets art.  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

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