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Continue reading →: The ripening of memory
It’s interesting the twists and turns our mind can take when we let thoughts flow and meander where they will. While running the other day, I passed an olive tree whose branches were heavy with soft green oval fruit. I have probably passed this olive tree dozens of times over…
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Continue reading →: Time for the dreaded school carnival
I hope it doesn’t make me a bad mom that there are some aspects of parenting that I wish I could skip. Like today — the school carnival. I understand that lack of school funding causes resourceful parents’ groups to hold fundraisers throughout the school year to buy extra materials…
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.
Writer on the Wall 