Author Archives: Liza Blue

Our Fridge/Ourselves

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Liza Blue

I arrive past midnight after a long day of traveling – a one day round trip from Chicago to San Francisco and back –  and the house is still.  Only the dogs are up to greet me, but instead of … Continue reading →

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A Piece of Myself

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Liza Blue

It has been almost two years since my parents died and we cleaned out the house, but I still have a few boxes of random mementos sitting here in my office.  Every month I have promised myself to do the … Continue reading →

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Just Hangin’

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Liza Blue

A previous Fanagram discussed the refined art of puttering, an activity that I have mastered.   Hanging out is a related but distinct discipline, and one that I completely suck at.  Puttering is a solo act that involves some physical activity, … Continue reading →

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Home Style Chunks

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Liza Blue

I set the five cans on the kitchen counter, awaiting Ellen to conduct the taste test.  I will only try one, since to open all of them would be too wasteful; my choices include Harvest Moon, Wild Buffalo Grill, Mediterranean … Continue reading →

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Artisans and Decadence

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Liza Blue

As someone who enjoys fiddling around with words, I have always found in interesting to consider how food is described, either on menus or on packaged goods.  Here the copywriter has a very limited space to convey as many messages … Continue reading →

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TMI: TP

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Liza Blue

  As I complete my 59th lap around the sun, I have accumulated quite a few pet peeves, one of which was on display that other day as I accompanied Nick on his dog walk.  Three times he had to … Continue reading →

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Oh So Clever

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Liza Blue

When I think of the word “clever” I think of a particular kind of intelligence, one that implies a problem solver, i.e. the ability to find an efficient work-around for an obstacle.  Additionally, the work-around typically involves a fresh approach, … Continue reading →

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Chapter 4. SAT – The Reveal

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Liza Blue

(This is the concluding essay of a series of four describing my late in life SAT retest.  The other are filed under the category of SAT experience.) It has been one month since I took the SATs and while awaiting … Continue reading →

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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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