Monthly Archives: February 2011

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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