Lisa ShanahaninThe Writing CooperativeReader, Should You Get an MFA in Creative Writing?In Jane Eyre, one of my favorite novels, Jane gives us the lowdown on Mr. Rochester quite simply: “Reader, I married him.” Her momentous…Nov 8, 20173Nov 8, 20173
Lisa ShanahaninThe CoffeeliciousMiss Lisa’s Lifetime Guide to Fine Manners and EtiquetteI laughed and laughed when I began this piece because I never write self-help articles. But, sure enough, y’all, I’m about to dish out…Jun 20, 2017Jun 20, 2017
Lisa ShanahaninThe CoffeeliciousWhy Am I Writing My Best Ideas on Scraps of Paper?How to access ideas in your “deep” mind.May 23, 20176May 23, 20176
Lisa ShanahaninThe CoffeeliciousThe Baristas at Starbucks Think I’m CheapAn amusing look at my Scrooge-like ways just in time for the holidays!Dec 14, 201611Dec 14, 201611
Lisa ShanahaninThe CoffeeliciousWhat I Do Not to Be FatI have a palpable fear of being fat that began when I gained the “Freshman 15” at Vanderbilt. None of my clothes fit when I came home from…Dec 4, 20167Dec 4, 20167
Lisa ShanahaninThe CoffeeliciousLive Music Is the Soundtrack of My Daily LifeMy husband, Jim, is one of those gifted humans who plays piano by ear. Name any song. He can play it. Doesn’t look anything up. Music pours…Nov 4, 20165Nov 4, 20165
Lisa ShanahaninThe CoffeeliciousA Mother-Daughter StoryConversations Over Breakfast in L.A.Oct 27, 2016Oct 27, 2016
Lisa ShanahaninMission.orgDealing with mortal fear. Will I dodge the breast cancer bullet?Home alone, I flip through the stack of mail on the bar in the kitchen. Hmm…my mammogram results. Letter good, phone call bad, I think…Aug 25, 20168Aug 25, 20168
Lisa ShanahaninThe CoffeeliciousMy College Roommate — My Body Guard:A Story and Review of My College Roommate’s New Novel, an Interracial ComedyApr 22, 2016Apr 22, 2016