Lissa Johnston
@lissaj.bsky.social
Writer. Bibliophile. Functioning introvert. Getting my $$ worth out of my liberal arts degree. Does not consider Bluesky a dating app. http://lissajohnston.com or look for me on Substack.
I had some great mac n cheese in Austin recently
November 22, 2025 at 12:10 AM
I had some great mac n cheese in Austin recently
Had a delightful chat with author Alma Scarborough about her memoir at the TBF last weekend. almaschoice.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Had a delightful chat with author Alma Scarborough about her memoir at the TBF last weekend. almaschoice.com
A picture-perfect afternoon for visiting the Texas Book Festival
November 9, 2025 at 11:47 PM
A picture-perfect afternoon for visiting the Texas Book Festival
Great meeting of the Chickasaw Community Council of Central Texas (CCCCT) in Austin yesterday. If you're a Chickasaw tribal member and qualify for PPP (their version of SNAP), here's how to apply. The links aren't live in this image, but you can type them in manually to access their site. Chokma!
November 9, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Great meeting of the Chickasaw Community Council of Central Texas (CCCCT) in Austin yesterday. If you're a Chickasaw tribal member and qualify for PPP (their version of SNAP), here's how to apply. The links aren't live in this image, but you can type them in manually to access their site. Chokma!
A friend recently reached out to catch up. It's been a while, and apparently she's written a book in the interim. Gotta love this title: Mom Loves The Dogs More 😆 www.cindyowrites.com/book
November 6, 2025 at 2:08 PM
A friend recently reached out to catch up. It's been a while, and apparently she's written a book in the interim. Gotta love this title: Mom Loves The Dogs More 😆 www.cindyowrites.com/book
Great time visiting Portland last week. Our hotel (the Moxy) hosted a pop-up craft fair one evening. Had to have this tee bc Halloween, natch. And the cards I bought are so cool, I will probably never send them and just keep them for myself. Art by @dancingheron.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Great time visiting Portland last week. Our hotel (the Moxy) hosted a pop-up craft fair one evening. Had to have this tee bc Halloween, natch. And the cards I bought are so cool, I will probably never send them and just keep them for myself. Art by @dancingheron.bsky.social
Dr. Anthony “Tony the Tiger” “Meowchi” Fauci
November 3, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Dr. Anthony “Tony the Tiger” “Meowchi” Fauci
Picked up Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield at The Painted Porch a while back. Motivational gold. Let's do this! #Authors #Writing #WritingCommunity #WriteLife #WriterLife #Indie
October 10, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Picked up Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield at The Painted Porch a while back. Motivational gold. Let's do this! #Authors #Writing #WritingCommunity #WriteLife #WriterLife #Indie
My laatest Substack post. Thank you for reading, liking, sharing, and subscribing. open.substack.com/pub/lissajoh...
October 8, 2025 at 11:55 AM
My laatest Substack post. Thank you for reading, liking, sharing, and subscribing. open.substack.com/pub/lissajoh...
"The person, be it gentleman or lady, who has not pleasure in a good novel, must be intolerably stupid." - Jane Austen, Northanger Abbey. Thx Simon Haisell for sharing over on Substack.
October 3, 2025 at 3:42 PM
"The person, be it gentleman or lady, who has not pleasure in a good novel, must be intolerably stupid." - Jane Austen, Northanger Abbey. Thx Simon Haisell for sharing over on Substack.
Finally made it over to Laguna Gloria. Beautiful day for it. A couple of my favorites. I only had one and a half that I didn’t care for.
October 2, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Finally made it over to Laguna Gloria. Beautiful day for it. A couple of my favorites. I only had one and a half that I didn’t care for.
Saw this anonymous quote on Buzzfeed recently and yes, for the love of all that is unholy, as one Boomer to another, I'M BEGGING YOU
September 30, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Saw this anonymous quote on Buzzfeed recently and yes, for the love of all that is unholy, as one Boomer to another, I'M BEGGING YOU
Have I mentioned what a joy it is to discover these little nuggets of wisdom in the various newsletters I subscribe to? Keep 'em comin'!
September 27, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Have I mentioned what a joy it is to discover these little nuggets of wisdom in the various newsletters I subscribe to? Keep 'em comin'!
I have been on the hunt for one of these for years. Finally scored one thrifting at Goodwill while visiting my mom in Dallas this week. #thrifting #diadelosmuertos
September 26, 2025 at 12:51 PM
I have been on the hunt for one of these for years. Finally scored one thrifting at Goodwill while visiting my mom in Dallas this week. #thrifting #diadelosmuertos
Even though it will still be in the 90s here in Central Texas today, thank you Mother Nature for ushering in fall with a little morning fog.
September 22, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Even though it will still be in the 90s here in Central Texas today, thank you Mother Nature for ushering in fall with a little morning fog.
I finally made it over to the fabulous Edward Gorey exhibit at the Texas A&M campus today. Marvelous! They’ve extended it through Sept 29. Thx @austinkleon.bsky.social for the heads-up in your newsletter.
September 17, 2025 at 12:25 AM
I finally made it over to the fabulous Edward Gorey exhibit at the Texas A&M campus today. Marvelous! They’ve extended it through Sept 29. Thx @austinkleon.bsky.social for the heads-up in your newsletter.
When it's over, it's over.
September 14, 2025 at 2:55 PM
When it's over, it's over.
As @whimsicalmuse.bsky.social says, NBD. Normalize Bookstore Dates.
September 14, 2025 at 2:37 PM
As @whimsicalmuse.bsky.social says, NBD. Normalize Bookstore Dates.
My next hobby starting immediately: stargazing. I've been meaning to do it for years. My aging body clock (early riser ) + low light pollution out here in the sticks = perfect timing. This morning's sky included Orion, Jupiter, Venus, and a glorious, silvery moon.
September 11, 2025 at 11:36 AM
My next hobby starting immediately: stargazing. I've been meaning to do it for years. My aging body clock (early riser ) + low light pollution out here in the sticks = perfect timing. This morning's sky included Orion, Jupiter, Venus, and a glorious, silvery moon.
If you’re in Central Texas, consider a visit to the Texas Quilt Museum in La Grange. The current exhibits will blow your mind. They’re not just quilts. They’re works of art.
September 7, 2025 at 6:42 PM
If you’re in Central Texas, consider a visit to the Texas Quilt Museum in La Grange. The current exhibits will blow your mind. They’re not just quilts. They’re works of art.
We had a great time in Pittsburgh this week. Many thanks to the perfect stranger we sat next to at the Pirates game Tuesday night who recommended we ride the incline. Looking forward to a return trip!
September 5, 2025 at 3:08 PM
We had a great time in Pittsburgh this week. Many thanks to the perfect stranger we sat next to at the Pirates game Tuesday night who recommended we ride the incline. Looking forward to a return trip!
For my fellow tea lovers www.npr.org/2025/08/27/g...
August 28, 2025 at 11:54 AM
For my fellow tea lovers www.npr.org/2025/08/27/g...
Making someone smile is a great reason to do anything. - Joanna Penn
August 26, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Making someone smile is a great reason to do anything. - Joanna Penn
Thank you beautyberry, Mexican Bird of Paradise, and cypress vine for keeping the pollinators happy.
August 21, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Thank you beautyberry, Mexican Bird of Paradise, and cypress vine for keeping the pollinators happy.