Lisa Grouette
@lisagrouette.bsky.social
Local news editor 📰 · Photographer · Iowan · She/her · Animal lover · Favored grandchild · Inelegant · Oxford comma diehard · Likely running late
https://lisagrouette.journoportfolio.com
https://lisagrouette.journoportfolio.com
Nine years ago today, I lost my best friend Ginger to suicide. We were friends for 15 years. We were supposed to grow into feisty, cool old ladies together and wear big glasses and bright lipstick, sipping on martinis over lunch.🥀 I'm hanging out with friends tonight to celebrate her memory.
December 19, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Nine years ago today, I lost my best friend Ginger to suicide. We were friends for 15 years. We were supposed to grow into feisty, cool old ladies together and wear big glasses and bright lipstick, sipping on martinis over lunch.🥀 I'm hanging out with friends tonight to celebrate her memory.
Christmas spirit 🎄🎁
December 18, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Christmas spirit 🎄🎁
Instead of my next column dropping on Tuesday, it will publish Saturday morning. It's an adaptation of a column I wrote just before my late mother's birthday in July. I thought it apt to revisit it on the one-year anniversary of her death. ❤️🩹
December 10, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Instead of my next column dropping on Tuesday, it will publish Saturday morning. It's an adaptation of a column I wrote just before my late mother's birthday in July. I thought it apt to revisit it on the one-year anniversary of her death. ❤️🩹
Every holiday season since she passed 15 years ago, I unpack my dear grandma’s vintage (hideous) peacock lamp as part of my Christmas decor. I have never had room for a tree, other than a small garland one, so the presents go under the buffet. Behold, the regal Christmas Peacock. 🦚🎄
November 30, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Every holiday season since she passed 15 years ago, I unpack my dear grandma’s vintage (hideous) peacock lamp as part of my Christmas decor. I have never had room for a tree, other than a small garland one, so the presents go under the buffet. Behold, the regal Christmas Peacock. 🦚🎄
I have a new Substack column dropping on Tuesday morning. Keep your eyes peeled for it!
November 29, 2025 at 4:49 PM
I have a new Substack column dropping on Tuesday morning. Keep your eyes peeled for it!
Had a productive day outside. As per my annual tradition, I shall pour a glass of wine (or four) the Saturday after Thanksgiving and decorate the inside! 🎄
November 16, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Had a productive day outside. As per my annual tradition, I shall pour a glass of wine (or four) the Saturday after Thanksgiving and decorate the inside! 🎄
Believe it or not, I have a Substack column coming out Tuesday morning! Does this mean my writer's block is gone? Ish. Anyway, read it when it comes out!
November 16, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Believe it or not, I have a Substack column coming out Tuesday morning! Does this mean my writer's block is gone? Ish. Anyway, read it when it comes out!
Tonight, I took a steaming, hot shower; jumped into cozy jammies; did a facial treatment; and began drinking wine, so I couldn't go out to grab aurora pics. Here's a shot of my wine glass, lit by my work laptop and a pumpkin candle, though, if you're interested. 🙏
November 12, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Tonight, I took a steaming, hot shower; jumped into cozy jammies; did a facial treatment; and began drinking wine, so I couldn't go out to grab aurora pics. Here's a shot of my wine glass, lit by my work laptop and a pumpkin candle, though, if you're interested. 🙏
I'm back from a writer’s block break. Well, not really. I still have it, I just also have a column going live on Substack Tuesday morning. You'll see.
October 11, 2025 at 2:25 PM
I'm back from a writer’s block break. Well, not really. I still have it, I just also have a column going live on Substack Tuesday morning. You'll see.
In my next Substack column, I discuss my recent weight-loss surgery and my experiences with it so far. It drops Tuesday morning, so keep your eyes peeled!
September 22, 2025 at 3:02 AM
In my next Substack column, I discuss my recent weight-loss surgery and my experiences with it so far. It drops Tuesday morning, so keep your eyes peeled!
My next Substack profile focuses on a North Iowa man, wending his way through the comedy scene. It drops Tuesday morning, so keep your eyes peeled!
September 7, 2025 at 5:27 PM
My next Substack profile focuses on a North Iowa man, wending his way through the comedy scene. It drops Tuesday morning, so keep your eyes peeled!
A few days out, but my next Substack column will drop Tuesday, Aug. 19. Let me know your thoughts!
August 15, 2025 at 5:21 AM
A few days out, but my next Substack column will drop Tuesday, Aug. 19. Let me know your thoughts!
Lisa forgot her sunscreen before jumping in the pool for three hours. 🥵🔥😭
July 27, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Lisa forgot her sunscreen before jumping in the pool for three hours. 🥵🔥😭
Newman Catholic softball beat out Ankeny Christian 2-0, Monday night in Mason City, advancing the Knights to state. (Got the chance to toss on my press badge and flex my photography muscles tonight!)
July 15, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Newman Catholic softball beat out Ankeny Christian 2-0, Monday night in Mason City, advancing the Knights to state. (Got the chance to toss on my press badge and flex my photography muscles tonight!)
My next Substack column drops on Tuesday morning! Be sure to let me know what you think, and subscribe if you like it!
July 14, 2025 at 5:14 AM
My next Substack column drops on Tuesday morning! Be sure to let me know what you think, and subscribe if you like it!
Some of my family members are liberal, and some are MAGA, so I bought a red, white and blue Willie Nelson shirt to wear to the Fourth of July family reunion in hopes of keeping the peace. 🧔♀️🎇🇺🇸☮️
June 27, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Some of my family members are liberal, and some are MAGA, so I bought a red, white and blue Willie Nelson shirt to wear to the Fourth of July family reunion in hopes of keeping the peace. 🧔♀️🎇🇺🇸☮️
Bob Ross made you guys a painting.
June 24, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Bob Ross made you guys a painting.
My next Substack column drops Tuesday morning. In it, I visit with the organizer of Mason City’s Pride Festival which takes place every July. We go over what a year of planning looks like and the strides taken to make sure the event is a safe space for all.
June 22, 2025 at 8:51 PM
My next Substack column drops Tuesday morning. In it, I visit with the organizer of Mason City’s Pride Festival which takes place every July. We go over what a year of planning looks like and the strides taken to make sure the event is a safe space for all.
Some personal news, as they say: I have been offered and have accepted my former job back as local news editor at Globe Gazette. My adventure picks back up right where it left off. Just yesterday, I posted on FB how much I missed it there, so I'm so happy to be going home.
June 13, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Some personal news, as they say: I have been offered and have accepted my former job back as local news editor at Globe Gazette. My adventure picks back up right where it left off. Just yesterday, I posted on FB how much I missed it there, so I'm so happy to be going home.
I think he lifted it.
May 27, 2025 at 11:31 PM
I think he lifted it.
I was pretty sure I'd found evidence of a mousey in the house, so I put out a live trap. And look who I caught pink-handed! He's been munching on peanuts and is on his way to be let go at the park. I named him Artemis, and while he sure is a cutie pie, he just can't stay here! 🐭🥰
May 27, 2025 at 2:11 PM
I was pretty sure I'd found evidence of a mousey in the house, so I put out a live trap. And look who I caught pink-handed! He's been munching on peanuts and is on his way to be let go at the park. I named him Artemis, and while he sure is a cutie pie, he just can't stay here! 🐭🥰
Happy Towel Day to all who observe.
May 25, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Happy Towel Day to all who observe.
I saw a Sony Discman out in the wild today. I had no clue people still rocked out to those, but kudos.
May 24, 2025 at 3:23 PM
I saw a Sony Discman out in the wild today. I had no clue people still rocked out to those, but kudos.
