Belated Cryptoquote Spoiler – 12/09/21

“Nobody can count themselves an artist unless they can carry a picture in their head before they paint it.”   —   Claude Monet

(A brilliant painter, but a little myopic when it comes to his definition of an “artist”.  Sure painters are artists, but so are sculptors and others in the physical media.  And, also singers, musicians and actors are all considered artists.  But, by Claude’s definition, I am definitely no painter.  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

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Jumble Spoiler – 05/20/15

Lily pads in front of the New Orleans Museum of Art (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Visual Description:  The idyllic lily pond.

GAMIE  =  IMAGE,  DORPO  =  DROOP,  RENYRO  =  ORNERY,  WULLAF  =  LAWFUL   —   Giving us:  IDPOA

Clue/Question:  The frog couldn’t build a deck where he lived, but he was able to make a – – –

Frog candle (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Answer:  “PADIO“

(I guess the frogs’ coop board was really strict, huh?  I think the fish looking on must be a board member, because he/she does NOT look pleased!  And, old Claude is completely oblivious to the animal politics playing out in front of him.

Hey, guess what, folks?  There were no new clue words today.  And, only two of the jumbles were new.  We’ve definitely seen “gamie” and “wullaf” before, but not “dorpo” or “renyro”.  Our old friend ralis95 can get kind of “ornery” at times.  Especially when yer uncle  fails to read his email!

The answer letter layout was great, for the size of the answer.  The quotation marks were the biggest clue though.  The cartoon is loaded with little details.  The frogs are sitting on what looks like Adirondack chairs, next to a tiki torch, holding little cocktails.  The artist has a little beret, and he’s holding a palette, while standing at his easel.  And, the pond is surrounded by some kind of weeping willows.  Great job, Jeff.  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

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