Cryptoquote Spoiler – 03/28/18

“It’s not an easy journey, to get to a place where you forgive people.  But it is such a powerful place, because it frees you.”   —   Tyler Perry

(I thought we’d had a Tyler Perry quote recently, but apparently not.  Maybe, it’s just because I’ve seen him on television a lot lately.  Forgiveness is a great thing, but apparently only for individuals.  Countries seem to be allowed to hold onto grudges and malice for generations.  I guess it depends on which ones have the capacity to forgive . . . and whether that benefits them.  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

PS.  Today is Lady Gaga’s birthday.  It looks like our Cryptoquote friends were off by a day.   —   YUR

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Jumble Spoiler – 03/28/18

Visual Description:  Galileo, Galileo Figaro!

POMET  =  TEMPO,  KAWET  =  TWEAK,  MOLANS  =  SALMON,  KELPIC  =  PICKLE   —   Giving us:  TEOEAKSAOKLE

Clue/Question:  When telescopes were invented, people were excited to – – –

Answer:  TAKE A LOOK-SEE

(Very cute.  Not really a stinky pun though.  None of today’s clue words are new.  But the jumbles went two and two.  We’re seeing “kawet” and “molans” anew.  Trust me, that’s true.

The answer letter layout was a masterful jumble.  It defies inspection, even under a microscope!   I wouldn’t be surprised if some of you struggled to get today’s answer.

The cartoon is a wonderful period piece.  Early 1600s.  It could be one of those Dutch guys, because they came up with the first telescopes.  But, Galileo came up with a much better one, without ever seeing either of the ones the Dutch dudes’ created.  This one earns the UncleRave seal of approval!  LOL!  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

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