Category Archives: What Words Mean

Marketing Unplugged: Pot Pourri

Posted on April 24, 2022 by Liza Blue

1.  Egyptian Cotton Bed, Bath and Beyond wants me to believe that sheets made of “Egyptian Cotton” are the epitome of luxury and that my bed partner and I are worth the price bump. They tell me that Egyptian cotton is synonymous … Continue reading →

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Pandemic Ponderings: Heinous Division

Posted on August 13, 2020 by Liza Blue

“In the criminal justice system, sexually based offenses are considered especially heinous. In New York City, the dedicated detectives who investigate these vicious felonies are members of an elite squad known as the Special Victims Unit. These are their stories.” For … Continue reading →

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First Evers, Chapter 2

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Liza Blue

1.  Respect I had heard about athletes being “in the zone.”  I particularly remember the Kansas City A’s hall of famer George Brett talking about those out-of-the-blue days when a baseball inexplicably looked as big as a melon.  Brett just … Continue reading →

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5 Best Idioms Using the Word Shit

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Liza Blue

Every language is enlivened by its array of idioms and my impression is that English is particularly well-endowed, perhaps because Shakespeare played for our team.  I have collected dictionaries of idioms, including specialized references, such as idioms of the army … Continue reading →

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Podcast: 5 Best Idioms Using the Word Shit

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Liza Blue

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The Best Shit Has to Offer

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Liza Blue

Every language is enlivened by its array of idioms.  Americans seem to be particularly fond of the word “shit”, perhaps because these idioms take advantage of the tension between the taboo of a body effluent and the titillating guilty pleasure … Continue reading →

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Marketing Unplugged: Madagascar Vanilla

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Liza Blue

  Recently we dined at a local bistro, a casual spot falling comfortably between family dining and fine dining.  Very straight forward entrées –  grilled rosemary chicken, grilled salmon, various pasta dishes – but I was confused by the description of the … Continue reading →

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Dear Caitlyn Jenner

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Liza Blue

Dear Caitlyn Jenner, I am a woman whose biologic, gender and sexual identities are comfortably aligned in the dominant fashion, but am ready, willing and trying to embrace the full spectrum.  I have made a lot of progress.  I accept … Continue reading →

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The Wisdom to Know the Difference

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Liza Blue

What would our economy be like without the work-around – a critical job niche that has employed some of the most creative minds. Intricate cross functional teams immediately spring into action whenever a new law or regulation is introduced, charged … Continue reading →

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Built Like a Brick Shit House

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Liza Blue

The scene is very familiar.  A group of couples come over for a casual summer barbecue.  As the host you are responsible for the entrées, but your guests arrive carrying guacamole and chips, salad ingredients or dessert, or perhaps a … Continue reading →

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