Monthly Archives: March 2011

Thank You Very Much

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Liza Blue

By the time that I got to the attic, I was far past dwelling on every single memento  removed from my parents’ emptying house.  A steady parade of dumpsters had hauled away umpteen boxes, and I had bequeathed the local … Continue reading →

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Infinity Plus One

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Liza Blue

I just caught a snippet of the little boy’s conversation as he excitedly told the librarian, “It is going to last forever, like 140 million bazillion years.”  Ah, yes, I do recall that troublesome challenge of turning the philosophic concept … Continue reading →

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That Moment in Time

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Liza Blue

We were only about 45 minutes into our 7 hour drive north when the traffic came to a complete standstill just south of Milwaukee.  The highway was in the middle of construction and we were totally boxed in with concrete … Continue reading →

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Pitter Patter Putter Perfect

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Liza Blue

Here is last Saturday – overcast, dreary, a windy mix of sleet/rain/snow, particularly discouraging since this is the second consecutive month of such weather and I am desperate for signs of spring. Perfect day to start taxes and there are … Continue reading →

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Dogs Smell Poo

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Liza Blue

My friend Marion gave me a little news article about harnessing the power of the dog’s extraordinary nose.  We are all familiar with dogs that can sniff out bombs, cocaine and other contraband, but now there is a dog that can … Continue reading →

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Landmark Study for Dogs

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Liza Blue

Yesterday I saw an ad for Purina dog food that touted a “landmark” study claiming that Purina Dog Chow “extended dogs’ healthy life by 2 years.”  The word landmark  caught my eye since this term is well known in human … Continue reading →

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American Idol as a Beacon for Democracy

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Liza Blue

American Idol announced that for the first time it will start accepting online votes, expanding the voting options from toll-free phone numbers and AT&T text messages.  The glitch has been creating a secure website, presumably to prevent some sort of … Continue reading →

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