Author: Lisa

Lisa A. Listwa is a self-employed writer with experience in education, publishing, and the martial arts. Believing there was more to life than punching someone else’s time clock and inspired by the words of Henry David Thoreau, she traded her life as a high school educator for a life as a writer and hasn’t looked back. She is mother to one glorious handful of a daughter, wife to the nicest guy on the planet, and reluctant but devoted owner of three Rotten Cats. You can find her adventures and thoughts on living life deliberately here on the blog.

TToT – Preoccupied

I guess you could say I’ve been a bit preoccupied. I’ve posted very little in this space in the last three weeks. I’m certain that I’m not keeping up with friends and fellow bloggers the way I’d like to, despite all the best intentions. I’ve been doing and thinking lately – a lot. I’ve stared at…

By Lisa July 12, 2015 Off

TToT – Birthdays and Life, Part 2

It’s birthday time again! Well, it was. Tuesday was my birthday and it was quite possibly the most absurd one I’ve had in a while – maybe ever. The day started off fine and quite as usual with a Happy Birthday text from Super Sister at 12:01 AM. Always. I love it. I am thankful…

By Lisa July 4, 2015 Off

Six Sentence Stories – Fall

It was a long way down from where she stood; the thoughts, fears, pain, tears, and confusion of the last few years swirled in her head. With a shift in her weight, wavering balance sent a clear warning that there would be no time for regret, no chance to go back. “Do it!” hissed an impatient…

By Lisa July 3, 2015 Off

TToT – Hypo Gratitude

Hypo-gratitude. I had to check with Ivy to make sure I was getting the right term, but I think hypo-gratitude is what I have going on this week. It’s that week when you feel the forces of the universe stack against you. The dark clouds loom large and threaten at every moment to open a…

By Lisa June 27, 2015 Off

1000Speak – I Am Raising a Compassionate Child

I’m not sure how it happened. Somehow, though, I find myself the parent of a child with a compassionate heart. This little girl cares about the environment. She cares about people and animals. She wonders why and how people can be cruel to one another, whether it’s on a school playground or the world stage.…

By Lisa June 27, 2015 Off

Wordless Wednesday in 6 Words at Coach Daddy

It’s the last Wednesday of the month. That means no words here, but lots of great ones over at Eli’s place. It’s time for 6 Words at Coach Daddy! Hop over to Eli’s and welcome the official start of summer with a roundup of how your favorite bloggers plan to spend their summer days… Official Kickoff…

By Lisa June 24, 2015 Off

Library Day – Checking Out the Library

I’ve been a bit MIA lately. My primary reason for being absent from this space is, simply, that we’ve been out living. My friend Ivy says that’s a damn good reason and I have to agree with her. One of our regular jaunts is to the local public library. We’ve been selecting books, of course, but also…

By Lisa June 23, 2015 Off

1000 Voices Speak for Compassion – June Link-Up

I’m a bit behind on my own 1000Speak post this month, but I can at least post the link-up info so you can get your own in there. In light of the recent events in Charleston, SC, we’ve extended this month’s link-up. It will remain open for another six days, closing on Saturday, June 27th to allow…

By Lisa June 21, 2015 Off

TToT – Summertime

There’s something special about summertime… The daylight lasts longer… Time seems to move a bit slower… Even the busy days feel a bit less structured and demanding. There is time to breathe, to inhale deeply, and to live deliberately… We are one week into our official summer break and have filled it with wonderful moments…

By Lisa June 20, 2015 Off

Wordless Wednesday – Chickens on the Farm on a Summer Evening

CSA season is here! Our visits to our summer CSA farm started the first Friday in June. Here are a few shots of the farm and some very cool chickens we saw while there. The rooster was particularly beautiful, although I don’t think the photos do him justice. The chicken shots aren’t the greatest – I…

By Lisa June 17, 2015 Off