Cryptoquote Spoiler – Valentine’s Day 2017

“There are only two roads that lead to something like human happiness.  They are marked by the words:  love and achievement.”   —   Theodor Reik

(Well, those two things usually qualify as types of human happiness.  I think on days like Valentine’s Day we’d sacrifice achievement for some love.  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

Jumble Spoiler – Valentines Day 2017

Visual Description:  Elton John, in concert.

SHIWK  =  WHISK,  BOTUD  =  DOUBT,  CRUCEA  =  ACCRUE,  ROCUSH  =  CHORUS   —   Giving us:  HSKDOTACRCRU

Clue/Question:  When the pianist began the song by playing three notes together, he – – –

Answer:  STRUCK A CHORD

(Great song, for one that starts with a strong chord!  And, its memory tie-in made for a good pun.  No new clue words today, but three of the jumbles did come up as new.  We have seen “shiwk” before.  It took me a couple of seconds to see “chorus”.  The answer letter layout was also a great jumble.  Nothing obvious at all.  The cartoon is perfect.  The happy couple reminiscing while attending a live concert with the one and only Sir Elton John.  I hope everybody has a Happy Valentine’s Day.  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR