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The Power of “This.”

Tricia Lott Williford May 26, 2023 2 Comments

Significance is a desire within us, a birthright. We each long to matter, to be extraordinary, to be outstanding, to [...]

A New Book: A Patriot’s Promise

Tricia Lott Williford January 27, 2023 No Comments

This is my friend, Israel “DT” Del Toro Jr. DT is a real American hero, retired as Senior Master Sergeant [...]

The Artist’s Blessing

Tricia Lott Williford December 7, 2022 No Comments

My fellow artists, makers, thinkers, crafters, creatives, Have you ever wondered where your ideas come from? Whether they’re yours or [...]

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The Miracle of a Little Boy’s Lunch

Tricia Lott Williford October 30, 2022 3 Comments

Maybe it’s because I am forever a hostess at heart, and wherever there is a party there is also food [...]

The Caboose and the Lantern Rouge

Tricia Lott Williford April 5, 2022 1 Comment

I have always been the caboose, always at the end of the line putting all my people in front of [...]

I Had a Thing for Mr. Rogers

Tricia Lott Williford January 14, 2022 2 Comments

When I was a little girl, I loved watching Mr. Rogers. I would sit in my living room and stare [...]

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Coming This Sunday: A Brand New Class

Tricia Lott Williford January 6, 2022 2 Comments

I had spent a couple of years without a place to call home on Sunday mornings. There were no real [...]

Chocolate for a Cellist

Tricia Lott Williford October 23, 2021 1 Comment

Knock, Knock. Who’s there? Something that should matter to you. Something that should matter to you – who? Yes. And [...]

A Love Letter to Simone

Tricia Lott Williford July 28, 2021 1 Comment

Well done, Simone. Well done. We don’t own you, Simone. Nobody does. We have showed you off like you [...]

A Word to Graduates

Tricia Lott Williford May 26, 2021 No Comments

Middle School is officially in the rearview mirror. Everybody finished, everybody survived, and I don’t just mean the eighth graders. [...]

For the One Who Is Exhausted

Tricia Lott Williford January 29, 2021 10 Comments

There are so many things that are difficult about being a person right now. There is what there has always [...]

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The Life on Purpose Summit: A Free Event

Tricia Lott Williford October 26, 2020 No Comments

Do you want to live your life on purpose? I am honored to partner with a terrific team of authors, speakers, teachers, [...]

On Dating the Daughters

Tricia Lott Williford September 29, 2020 6 Comments

“Mom, I asked her to be my girlfriend. But don’t worry – I talked to her dad already.” “You asked [...]

“… but I don’t know what to say.”

Tricia Lott Williford June 5, 2020 3 Comments

When my family goes away for a bit, things fall to pieces. When we got on the cruise ship in [...]

A Time to Disobey

Tricia Lott Williford January 20, 2020 7 Comments

“This is one of my favorite days,” he said. He’s the principal of my sons’ middle school, and he was [...]

French Toast, Ice Cream, and Real Men

Tricia Lott Williford June 17, 2019 4 Comments

Nine Things I Learned from My Dad: 1. If you’re going to get in trouble at school, let it be [...]

Sam the Friendship Dog

Tricia Lott Williford May 9, 2019 3 Comments

“Is he a police dog?” “No, he’s a friendship dog.” “Why is he here?” “We brought him to your school [...]

Confidence Lessons

Tricia Lott Williford November 7, 2018 No Comments

My father used to give this advice to my sister and me as we were preparing to go out on [...]

Rites of Passage: Cop, Coach, Consultant

Tricia Lott Williford September 10, 2018 3 Comments

This morning, my oldest boy turned thirteen, and my younger boy boarded the bus for three days at Outdoor Ed. [...]

My Love to You, Chicago.

Tricia Lott Williford August 11, 2018 5 Comments

A few months ago, I was invited to speak at Willow Creek, a megachurch in Chicago. I’ve long admired and [...]

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