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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Some Christmas tree lore
to spruce up your inbox
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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
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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...
Don’t get me wrong: I love H-E-B. But I don’t even know where to begin with this.
December 12, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Don’t get me wrong: I love H-E-B. But I don’t even know where to begin with this.
What kind of a savage tears a page out of a book to use as a bookmark? (this book acquired at thrift)
December 12, 2025 at 12:00 AM
What kind of a savage tears a page out of a book to use as a bookmark? (this book acquired at thrift)
Kicking off my annual Christmas music listening marathon with this gem
December 4, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Kicking off my annual Christmas music listening marathon with this gem
Stunned by the news of the sudden passing of a friend. Memento mori, indeed.
December 1, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Stunned by the news of the sudden passing of a friend. Memento mori, indeed.
Listening to a classical piano station and dying inside realizing how fast I'm supposed to be playing some of this stuff
a picture of a bear playing a piano with the words dramatic music above it
ALT: a picture of a bear playing a piano with the words dramatic music above it
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December 1, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Listening to a classical piano station and dying inside realizing how fast I'm supposed to be playing some of this stuff
TIL the name Adelita is the Mexican equivalent of Athena or Boudica or the Amazons. Women warriors are everywhere! www.latinousa.org/2025/11/28/a...
Get to Know Adelita Grijalva: She Wants the Epstein Files Out and a Progressive Democratic Party In - Latino USA
Arizona’s first Latina Congresswoman, Adelita Grijalva, discusses her path to office, her progressive values, and the pivotal vote to release the Epstein files.
www.latinousa.org
November 30, 2025 at 5:12 PM
TIL the name Adelita is the Mexican equivalent of Athena or Boudica or the Amazons. Women warriors are everywhere! www.latinousa.org/2025/11/28/a...
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Here is your annual #Thanksgiving reminder that "Over the River and Through the Wood" was written by Lydia Maria Child, a fierce abolitionist who waged a lifelong struggle for racial justice in the US. She loved her country; she recognized its faults; she fought to fix it. 🙏 🙏for her example!
November 27, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Here is your annual #Thanksgiving reminder that "Over the River and Through the Wood" was written by Lydia Maria Child, a fierce abolitionist who waged a lifelong struggle for racial justice in the US. She loved her country; she recognized its faults; she fought to fix it. 🙏 🙏for her example!
Completely insane. How do I not remember this?
One of the most beautiful bits of english eccentricity and glorious design is coming back to Sotheby’s and should be bought by a musuem (or me) for THE NATION. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Jewelled golden hare that sparked national treasure hunt set for auction
Artist and author Kit Williams hid a golden hare with clues to its precise location given in his 1979 book
www.independent.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Completely insane. How do I not remember this?
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! I’m thankful for H-E-B. www.mysanantonio.com/business/art...
The first H-E-B opened 120 years ago today. Here's a look back in photos.
Texas has officially enjoyed 120 years of H-E-B.
www.mysanantonio.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! I’m thankful for H-E-B. www.mysanantonio.com/business/art...
Met my annual goal of reading an average of one book per week a little early this year with this banger. Def earned a spot on my Favorites shelf. 🖤🧡🖤🧡🖤
November 26, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Met my annual goal of reading an average of one book per week a little early this year with this banger. Def earned a spot on my Favorites shelf. 🖤🧡🖤🧡🖤
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November 23, 2025 at 1:59 PM