Writer on the Wall

Blended family, Love and romance, Relationships

Day 1: We’ve come a long way

Published by

Lisa Bell

April 28, 2014

It didn’t always go as smoothly as it seems to in this photo. The first summer when Randy and I started dating, three years ago, there were some rough patches. Katie wasn’t accustomed to sharing me with anyone, and there were some turf battles. But over time, things have smoothed out. Now, she goes to Randy for help with her math homework, not me. He is very good at dealing with both of us, always accommodating and smoothing out our rough edges. I’m glad the two most important people in my life are getting along better than they did in the beginning.

I’m Lisa Bell

It’s me. I’m the writer on this wall. I’ve been having my way with words since 1993.

I started writing professionally while I was still a college student. I’m a wife, mother, foodie, artist, news junkie and recovering journalist.

I’ve worked in higher education communications since 2016 at my alma mater, Fresno State. My professional writing work can be found at Fresno State News.

Before, I was a print journalist with The Fresno Bee for almost 19 years. When that part of my professional career ended, I pivoted to a different direction.

I’m active with my church, Community United Church of Christ, an inclusive and progressive Christian church in Fresno, California.