How Prepared Am I?

7 minute read HOW PREPARED AM I...FOR AN EMERGENCY? Wayyyyy back in June 2024, I took you on a ride detailing my extremely beginner efforts with emergency preparedness. Let's see how I finished the year, and then I'll tell you my goals for 2025! But first... In February 2025, Ritchie Community League is bringing aContinue reading "How Prepared Am I?"

10 Low Waste Ways to Celebrate Yule

5 minute read Bah humbug, I hate Christmas. Okay wow, chill opener there Lisa. That will get those folks sticking around to read the whole post. (rolls eyes) Our speed toward decline via self-soothing by consumerism, has kind of ruined Christmas. When I was young, this time of year was filled with gatherings, kindness, goodContinue reading "10 Low Waste Ways to Celebrate Yule"

Belonging and Accountability

2 minute read time This post is a tribute. A combination book report, goal setting exercise, and zine preview. And it all starts here: I've read a few titles from adrienne maree brown over the years, and gosh I am a fan. This one is a continuation in her Emergent Strategy Series, a collection ofContinue reading "Belonging and Accountability"

Reflecting on 6 Years of Sobriety

2 minute read On December 8, 2024, I celebrated year 6 of sobriety from alcohol with pizza at home, some computer work, and an early bedtime. I feel great as a sober person, and I am happy every day that this is part of my identity. I am so proud of the Lisa who inContinue reading "Reflecting on 6 Years of Sobriety"

Friendships: I Don’t Get It

3 minute read time This post starts 20+ years ago in university and also 2 weeks ago in therapy. (Is this going to be my new thing? Talk about something in therapy, then make a zine about it? I mean, I've done dumber things for art...) In university I was really struggling with not onlyContinue reading "Friendships: I Don’t Get It"