Author Archives: Liza Blue

Susan Boyle

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Liza Blue

The first image of Susan Boyle was a frowzy older women quietly sitting eating a sandwich in a room teeming with hopefuls waiting to perform on the British TV reality show, “Britain’s Got Talent.”  She came forward for a quick … Continue reading →

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My Brother Charlie

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Liza Blue

My parents were married in 1950 and three and a half years later they had three children, my older brother Ralph, me, and my younger brother Charlie.  When Charlie was around two years old he developed a very high fever … Continue reading →

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My Life in Song

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Liza Blue

I have inherited many gifts from my father, both genetically and by example – reasonable looks (except for my fleshly earlobes), brown hair that just refuses to go grey, kindness, loyalty and commitment to family.  But among my siblings, there … Continue reading →

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When Jesus Walks

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Liza Blue

Sunday our carillon bell choir was scheduled to play during the prelude and the offertory.  The prelude is a snap, since this is when the congregation is filing in, and the noise drowns out any mistakes that might be made.  … Continue reading →

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A Wedding and A Funeral

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Liza Blue

I have been mistaken for an accomplished musician two times now, with predictably disastrous results.  It is perhaps understandable since I became the family custodian of my mother’s two octave set of brass carillon bells, which she used in her … Continue reading →

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Adolf and Me

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Liza Blue

Note this essay is a companion piece to previous essay titled: “Human Pearls,” describing gallbladder surgery. I returned home from the hospital following my gallbladder removal feeling basically fine, but anticipating a few days of serious recuperation on the couch … Continue reading →

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Human Pearls

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Liza Blue

Note:  The essay titled Adolf and Me is a companion piece to this essay describing the recovery process. When I walked through the emergency room doors on Tuesday morning, I realized that the next time I walked out, hopefully within … Continue reading →

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Chapter 3: SAT Game Day

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Liza Blue

Note:  This essay is the third and last in a three part series on retaking the SAT test.  Please refer to SAT I and SAT II for the complete SAT experience. October 9th, 2010 – SAT game day for me. … Continue reading →

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Chapter 2: SAT Prep

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Liza Blue

  Note:  This essay is the second of a three part series.  Refer to SAT I and SAT II for the complete SAT experience. I asked the question as a high school senior and I have tried to answer the … Continue reading →

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Chapter 1: SAT Do-Over

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Liza Blue

It has been almost exactly 25 years since I last heard, “Time’s up, drop your pencils.” I was taking the final pathology boards, marking the end of my 9 years of medical training. As I put down my No. 2 … Continue reading →

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