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Author Archives: Liza Blue
Grave Situation
Over the past seven years I watched helplessly as my mother’s bright and witty mind slowly unraveled. And then over a brief 5 day period this July, her physical self quickly unraveled and suddenly she was gone. Suddenly, I transitioned … Continue reading
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Razor Sharp Memories
What a gift to grow up next to next door neighbors like the Reeds, who had 5 children who pretty much matched up with our family. There was so much traffic between the two households that Mrs. Reed put stones … Continue reading
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The Great Unraveling
On December 18th, with great sadness and some relief, I was officially booted out of the sandwich generation. My mother had died a year and half earlier, but her death did not change my every day life that much. She … Continue reading
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When the Spit Hits the Spam
My interest in idioms was prompted by an offhand comment by my cousin Susie who remarked that she had enjoyed a slim volume called “Hog on Ice,” which provided derivations for common American idioms. I then began to notice that … Continue reading
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Simply Christmas
This year we enjoyed an immensely satisfying Thanksgiving, filled with a harmonious family of 28 with ages ranging from 2 months to 85 years old, representing 4 different generations. We hosted the event at our house, and I had adopted … Continue reading
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The Shape of My Container
In my second year of medical school, I subscribed to an odd little periodical called “Disease-a-Month,” basically a Cliff Notes for the aspiring doctor. Each month the bright yellow pamphlet would provide a summary of the most salient facts about … Continue reading
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My Saggin’ Wagons
A couple of years ago we decided to break the pattern of our holiday celebrations, unchanged for the past 25 years. Instead of traipsing from one suburb to the next to touch bases with as many family members as possible, … Continue reading
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Chapter 2: Clean Plate Club Murder Mystery
Prior and subsequent chapters are posted in the murder mystery category. I met Penny at a Starbuck’s near the dreary complex of cinder block dorms at SantaTeresaUniversity. On the phone, her baby doll voice made her sound like a … Continue reading
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Author’s Commentary 1: The Clean Plate Club Murder Mystery
Introduction One of the anticipatory pleasures of summer vacation is lining up your reading. Generally, I like to consider different categories fitting different moods and times of day. You can always tote work with you on vacation, but let’s be … Continue reading
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Pathologic Memories
As an anatomic pathologist, I am frequently in a dilemma when asked what kind of work I do. For non-physicians the answer almost invariably requires further explanation. Sometimes I include the explanation all in one breath, “I’m a pathologist. We … Continue reading
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