Lisa O
Lisa is an Illinois to Texas transplant, landing in Katy in 2012. She and her husband brought their big blended family to the Lone Star State and have since added grand children to the mix. A long time ago, Lisa graduated from Southern Illinois University with a degree in Journalism and has since been published on various websites, including BlogHer. Additionally, she was a member of the 2015 cast of Listen to Your Mother. Austin.
Best Holiday Shopping Practices for Dodging Delivery Delays
Every year as the holidays approach I tell myself that I'm going to shop early, not over do it by buying too much and have everything wrapped as soon as possible. The goal is...
The Pandemic Chronicles:: One Year After My Husband’s Retirement
The word retirement conjures up all kinds of imagery, from the well heeled older couple traveling the world, to stunning sunrises and perfect sunsets enjoyed from the balcony of your posh, yet downsized, retirement...
Who Are Your Sounding Boards?
Several weeks ago my husband and I had a disagreement, which couldn't have been too serious because I don't even remember what is was about. However, what I do remember is my certainty that...
Friday Favorites:: Sweet Summer Edition
Summer, for me, is all about finding that sweet spot - the perfect read, the perfect snack, the perfect guilty pleasure...you get the picture. After last year and the summer that never really was,...
Childhood Transitions:: The Invisible, Indelible Line
If your son is over the age of thirteen, do you remember exactly the last time that he reached out for your hand? I do. The last time my now thirty year old son...
Feed Your Obsession:: National Donut Day is Friday, June 4th
What's your favorite donut? Is it jelly filled? Covered in cinnamon and sugar? Are you a old fashioned glazed kind of girl? Or, is it an apple fritter, which I guess isn't really a...
Poetry is the Language of the Soul:: Celebrate National Poetry Month
As a life long, self-professed bibliophile, my first love was poetry and to this day, it is poetry that truly speaks to my soul. Over the years I have tried my hand at writing...
The Truth About Menopause:: Things Your Mother Never Told You
Growing up, I thought that the phase of a woman's life often referred to as "The Change" - also known as menopause - was frightening. Shrouded in whispers and innuendo and accompanied by old...
Friday Favorites:: Edition 17
Welcome to this week's Friday Favorites! This time I'm putting a spin on things by highlighting a list of goodies carefully curated by my teen daughters, Olivia {2006} and Audra {2008}. Surprisingly, most of...
Christmas is for Cookies:: The Gingersnap Chronicles
My family is full of women who love to bake, particularly around the holidays. My maternal grandmother, Leora, was well known in our home town for her baking and cooking skills; her pies and...