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.
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Lissa Johnston
@lissaj.bsky.social
· Dec 23
Some Christmas tree lore
to spruce up your inbox
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My latest Substack post is up. Thank you in advance for reading, sharing, commenting, liking, and subscribing. Merry Christmas! substack.com/home/post/p-...
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not only can you subscribe to PBS+ for less money than ad-free rightwing Paramount+ but you can watch a multi-hour documentary about the American Revolution that will guide you through our horrible times
time for ken burns: the american revolution and it begins with thomas paine quotes
January 24, 2026 at 7:34 PM
not only can you subscribe to PBS+ for less money than ad-free rightwing Paramount+ but you can watch a multi-hour documentary about the American Revolution that will guide you through our horrible times
My latest Substack post is up. Thanks in advance for reading, liking, sharing, commenting, and subscribing. Happy reading! open.substack.com/pub/lissajoh...
2025: My Year In Books
Part 1
open.substack.com
January 22, 2026 at 7:33 PM
My latest Substack post is up. Thanks in advance for reading, liking, sharing, commenting, and subscribing. Happy reading! open.substack.com/pub/lissajoh...
Austin area peeps: where are my fellow comedy fans? My daughter Laurel Kathleen is flying in from LA next week to participate in a comedy show at Coldtowne Theater on January 29. Join us! Use promo code LAUREL for 15% off your tickets. www.tickettailor.com/events/guyzn...
January 21, 2026 at 10:34 PM
Austin area peeps: where are my fellow comedy fans? My daughter Laurel Kathleen is flying in from LA next week to participate in a comedy show at Coldtowne Theater on January 29. Join us! Use promo code LAUREL for 15% off your tickets. www.tickettailor.com/events/guyzn...
Learned a new word today
January 16, 2026 at 12:06 AM
Learned a new word today
Start off the new year with some quality knowledge h/t The Daily Stoic @ryan-holiday.bsky.social
January 1, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Start off the new year with some quality knowledge h/t The Daily Stoic @ryan-holiday.bsky.social
Committed to having black-eyed peas on New Year's Day for good luck in 2026, but longing for something a little tastier than Hoppin' John? Zannie's Black-Eyed Pea Dip is the ticket! www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking...
Scoop Up Zannie's Cheesy Black-Eyed Pea Dip
It's totally addictive! 🤤
www.thepioneerwoman.com
December 30, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Committed to having black-eyed peas on New Year's Day for good luck in 2026, but longing for something a little tastier than Hoppin' John? Zannie's Black-Eyed Pea Dip is the ticket! www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking...
Looking for some fresh New Year’s resolutions ideas? youtu.be/JvoG5FoTF2w
How To Get Smarter
YouTube video by Daniel Pink
youtu.be
December 30, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Looking for some fresh New Year’s resolutions ideas? youtu.be/JvoG5FoTF2w
Happy Solstice! May Your Writing be Merry and Bright. annerallen.com/2025/12/happ...
Writing during the holidays can be tough, but it's worth the attempt.
Writing may be the last thing you want to think about during this hectic time of year, but writing can find order in the chaos
annerallen.com
December 28, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Happy Solstice! May Your Writing be Merry and Bright. annerallen.com/2025/12/happ...
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No matter what happens tomorrow, remember that happiness doesn’t come from gifts; it comes from drinking from the skull of your enemies.
December 25, 2025 at 3:33 AM
No matter what happens tomorrow, remember that happiness doesn’t come from gifts; it comes from drinking from the skull of your enemies.
A thing of beauty is a joy forever
December 25, 2025 at 2:13 AM
A thing of beauty is a joy forever
Thank you TikTok youtu.be/FEu7xIEaXWo?...
Ummet Ozcan - Mongolian Jingle Bells (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Ummet Ozcan
youtu.be
December 24, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Thank you TikTok youtu.be/FEu7xIEaXWo?...
My latest Substack post is up. Thank you in advance for reading, sharing, commenting, liking, and subscribing. Merry Christmas! substack.com/home/post/p-...
Some Christmas tree lore
to spruce up your inbox
substack.com
December 23, 2025 at 2:35 PM
My latest Substack post is up. Thank you in advance for reading, sharing, commenting, liking, and subscribing. Merry Christmas! substack.com/home/post/p-...
Recent rain = Joe pye weed blooms
Joe pye weed blooms = happy monarchs
Joe pye weed blooms = happy monarchs
December 22, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Recent rain = Joe pye weed blooms
Joe pye weed blooms = happy monarchs
Joe pye weed blooms = happy monarchs
Yes, and how odd that this varies vastly from one cat to another.
Cats can quickly learn to associate words and pictures in a manner similar to human babies and dogs. They can also learn from their environment and the social partners they encounter like humans and other cats.
Cat Logic: How Cats Grasp and Use Cause and Effect - Profolus
Do cats have a demonstrated understand cause and effect?
www.profolus.com
December 21, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Yes, and how odd that this varies vastly from one cat to another.
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vanity fair photographer christopher anderson posts this story on his instagram, suggesting he intentionally posed stephen miller underneath a painting of native americans
December 18, 2025 at 10:07 PM
vanity fair photographer christopher anderson posts this story on his instagram, suggesting he intentionally posed stephen miller underneath a painting of native americans
MM is #1 in my heart. Fight me. www.timesnownews.com/photos/enter...
7 Actors Who Played Mr Darcy In Jane Austen's Pride And Prejudice Adaptations
If you're a British actor, it's practically required that you have to play a period hero, especially in a Jane Austen adaptation. Here are some actors who memorably played Mr Darcy on the big and smal...
www.timesnownews.com
December 17, 2025 at 1:09 PM
MM is #1 in my heart. Fight me. www.timesnownews.com/photos/enter...
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Opinion | Stephen King: Why I Hugged Rob Reiner After Watching ‘Stand by Me’
www.nytimes.com
December 17, 2025 at 1:48 AM
W.E.B. Griffin wrote over 200 books? TWO HUNDRED?? Sheesh. Only 188 more to go, I guess . . . www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture...
Former Navy Fighter Pilot and Dallas Author to Revive Bestselling Military Thriller Series
Jack Stewart brings his real-world experience and dedication to the existing fanbase to the 10th book in the series.
www.dallasobserver.com
December 15, 2025 at 2:55 PM
W.E.B. Griffin wrote over 200 books? TWO HUNDRED?? Sheesh. Only 188 more to go, I guess . . . www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture...
Today’s pick from Beth Pickens’ writing prompt deck: vulnerability www.bethpickens.com/artistsdeck
December 14, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Today’s pick from Beth Pickens’ writing prompt deck: vulnerability www.bethpickens.com/artistsdeck
I can’t remember the last time my Christmas cactus actually bloomed at Christmas
December 12, 2025 at 11:09 PM
I can’t remember the last time my Christmas cactus actually bloomed at Christmas
My latest Substack post is available. Thanks in advance for reading, liking, commenting, sharing, and subscribing. open.substack.com/pub/lissajoh...
December 12, 2025 at 8:42 PM
My latest Substack post is available. Thanks in advance for reading, liking, commenting, sharing, and subscribing. open.substack.com/pub/lissajoh...