Liza Blue Humorist

Mind Trip

Staying sharp and keeping an engaged mind on a long road trip is a tricky business!

In the System

What kind of mistake did I make in giving our government access to my precious fingerprints?

The Man with the Sun-Damaged Skin

As I looked at the man in front of me, I tried to think like Darwin.  What is the evolutionary advantage of our sun-sensitive skin?

Four Misnomers and One God’s Honest Truth

Daylight savings time, the PATRIOT Act, Starbuck’s Tall drinks, Sit Back Relax and Enjoy the Flight and Imitation Crabmeat.

5 Best Idioms Using the Word Shit

There are so many to choose from, which are the best?

Open Letter to Stephen Hawking

A knitter’s advice to Stephen Hawking on how to simplify astrophysics.

MFOs (Mandatory Family Obligations)

Here are five simple strategies to make sure your mandatory family obligations don’t turn into mother-fucking ordeals.

Marketing Unplugged: The Logo on My Computer

The upside down logo on my computer confused me when I tried to open it.  Then I realized that my inconvenience was merely part of Lenovo’s word of mouth marketing campaign.

Worms in Dirt

I wanted to honor Darwin and decided that I would try to share his interest in earthworms by setting up a worm farm.  SPOILER ALERT!  It failed.

Things That Could Be Gender Neutral

My goal here is not to attempt a feminist screed, so I have focused this list on gender-specific standards that have largely gone unnoticed.