Issue No. 9 :: Body Parts

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Contents – March 2025

Editorial

Letter from the Editor

Body Parts

Expert Opinion

Rhymes

Hinky Pinky

Friends of Judy

A Librarian, Suggested Readings on Body Parts

Stylized illustration of a person with short hair and sunglasses sitting indoors, looking out a window at a house in a golden field under a starry sky.

A retro-style illustration of a woman in a yellow blouse and checkered skirt, wearing headphones, standing in a gallery room with walls covered in framed artwork. She is surrounded by butterflies in mid-flight, adding a whimsical element to the scene.

A retro-style illustration of a boy joyfully leaping over a tall candle with a flame, set against a bold red background with sparkling stars surrounding him.

A vibrant retro-style illustration of a large, ripe tomato with a green stem, set against a warm background with a circular glow, highlighting the tomato's rich color and texture.

Editorial

Letter from the Editor

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orking on this issue made me breathless (dyspnea), caused my heart to flutter (palpitations), and occasionally gave me butterflies in the stomach (anxiety). Fortunately, pursuing the relationship between body parts, medical terms, and literary conventions was not fatal (terminal). Although I encountered doppelgangers (autoscopy) along the way, I am hoping that you do not uncover any malaprops (psychosomatic disorders) as you read Issue 9.

Body Parts

Expert Opinion

Strabismus and Wandering Eye

Abstract geometric illustration featuring two eyes within a fragmented, angular face. The composition uses bold orange, black, and cream colors in a minimalist style.

Medical: Strabismus is a medical condition where one eye is not aligned with the other, causing it to drift off focus.

A retro-style illustration of a sophisticated woman sitting in a chair, holding a drink, next to a decorated Christmas tree. The woman wears a red dress and has an elegant pose, capturing a vintage holiday atmosphere.

Literary: Wandering eye is a literary term describing someone who frequently looks at other people, often in a sexually suggestive way. A wandering eye implies a lack of focus or loyalty and can be considered disrespectful or inappropriate.

Rhymes

Hinky Pinky

A woman in an orange dress stands in a dimly lit art gallery, facing a teal-colored wall with framed artwork. She wears headphones and appears to be intently observing the artwork, which consists of portraits and abstract figures. Warm light casts shadows across the floor, creating a serene and contemplative atmosphere.

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inky Pinky is a rhyming game designed to teach children how to create rhymes. For instance, the adult or teacher says, “Give me a Hinky Pinky for a ‘relaxed man.’” The child thinks a bit and comes up with a “mellow fellow.”

For the purposes of Olive, however, the game is reversed as Olive provides the rhyme and the reader provides the clue. All the rhymes are clues for a body part—and the body parts are listed from top to bottom!

Friends of Judy

A Librarian, Suggested Readings on Body Parts

Art:

Morpho: Simplified Forms by Michel Lauricella

This book presents a unique perspective on the human body for beginning and professional artists to study and implement in their drawing work. The book simplifies the human body into basic shapes and forms.

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