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Lisa Macaione

Lisa Macaione
  • About
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  • Publications
  • St. Charles Writers Group
  • Plein Air 2025
  • About
  • Blog
  • Publications
  • St. Charles Writers Group
  • Plein Air 2025
  • Christmas in Thailand

    December 10, 2024 /

    Christmas memories aren't all snow and Santa for me; the season also recalls times I got to spend in Thailand with my father's family when I was growing up.

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  • We Went to Canada! Pt. 4: Montréal

    September 16, 2024 /

    The last leg of our trip to Canada was our favorite by far. J'adore Montréal!

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  • We Went to Canada! Pt. 3: Niagara Falls

    August 27, 2024 /

    Niagara Falls is one big paradox, and we were there for it!

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  • We Went to Canada! Pt. 2: Toronto

    July 31, 2024 /

    What we visited, where we ate, and other thoughts on our trip to Toronto.

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  • We Went to Canada! Pt. 1: Lessons Learned

    July 17, 2024 /

    First time roadtripping to Canada, just the four of us. What did we learn?

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  • Confessions of a Disney Adult

    April 29, 2024 /

    It started with Bambi, then Belle . . . Our trip to Disney World that I swore we'd never take.

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  • Staycation, All I’ve Ever Wanted?

    March 22, 2024 /

    Spring Break is almost here. Am I ready for it?

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  • Our Family Culture

    February 26, 2024 /

    Our parenting style isn't based on a label; it's simply the right match for our family.

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  • Chicken and Rice

    November 6, 2023 /

    This essay first appeared in Scran Press on October 31, 2022. It is based on my travels to Hainan, China with my father's family in April 2002.

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Recent Blog Posts

  • Tot Ziens, April: How I Find Holland at Home
  • The Year of the Fire Horse, or: How I Missed Last Month’s Blog Post
  • Discord Tanka
  • the old blacksmith shop
  • How? A Poem for Magic

Instagram Posts @lisamacaionewrites

As part of a gorgeously sunny day of family, brunch, and flowers, I also got to check out the new @stcharlesartscouncil show featuring two wonderful pieces by my father-in-law! 👏 Go see it for yourself, the gallery is a total mood booster full of vivid art! A few amazing days of Madison in May 💙🌅☀️ Now on the blog: “Tot Ziens, April: How I Find Holland at Home.” “Eating and reading are two pleasures that combine admirably” ~C.S. Lewis. Especially with dear friends @theguildwheaton! Fijne Koningsdag! I hope to celebrate with you again someday 🧡🇳🇱 Talking about two of my favorite subjects, poetry and art, for #nationalpoetrymonth with so many brilliant friends @stcharlesartscouncil this morning? A DREAM 🤩 The 4th Annual Poetry Reading @st.charlespubliclibrary. I so love hearing everyone’s creations! Always a joy to be a part of during #nationalpoetrymonth. New Thai/Lao/Vietnamese place in St. Charles @soksaykitchen! Spring break scenes 🩵

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