Category Archives: What Words Mean

Podcast: Marketing Unplugged: Madagascar Vanilla

https://www.fanagrams.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Madagascar-Vannilla.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSMy menu says the vanilla in the creme brulee comes from Madagascar.  What should I do with this information?  Have I been eating crap vanilla my entire life? Follow Liza Blue on: Share:

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Marketing Unplugged: Madagascar Vanilla

  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

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

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

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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Podcast: Naming Rights

https://www.fanagrams.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Naming-rights.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSThe tricky business of naming your children, your pets, or yourself. Follow Liza Blue on: Share:

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Naming Rights

I am currently trying to write a murder mystery, not because I have a great plot line in mind, or a deep roiling well of family dysfunction and tragedy to draw from, but mostly because I want the naming rights.  … Continue reading

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Podcast: I Can’t Believe It’s Not Buttery!

https://www.fanagrams.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/I-cant-believe-its-not-buttery.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSThe humane, ethical, economic and nutritional decisions involved in buying a carton of eggs. Follow Liza Blue on: Share:

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He/She/Ze

(This fanagram is also available as podcast.  Click on podcast in the category menu at the right.) I first ran into the pronoun “ze” (pronounced zee) at Frances’ graduation from Grinnell College. In the written material, the third person singular … Continue reading

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Podcast: When the Shit Hits the Fan

https://www.fanagrams.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/when-the-spit-hits-the-spam.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSIn my opinion, “when the shit hits the fan” is one of the most perfectly expressive of all American idioms. Follow Liza Blue on: Share:

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