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To Say Their Names

Tricia Lott Williford May 10, 2019 7 Comments

“Let me find a picture that shows her hair,” she said, scrolling through the pictures on her phone. We were…

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…

Just. You. Wait. – LAUNCH TEAM!

Tricia Lott Williford May 3, 2019 1 Comment

Hands down, this is one of my favorite parts about writing a book: the launch. Writing is a solitary journey…

Conversations in a Hotel Restaurant

Tricia Lott Williford April 30, 2019 3 Comments

When I sat down at the table for two – a little smaller than I prefer, even though I was…

A White Wolf in the Living Room

Tricia Lott Williford April 27, 2019 5 Comments

So, let me set the stage. We had just finished a two-day baseball tournament, and we were – all of…

All There Is: A Word to Broken Hearts on Easter Weekend

Tricia Lott Williford April 19, 2019 10 Comments

Good Friday. It’s the day of sadness and loss. If your heart is broken, this day may be far more…

Fear, Wisdom, and School Shootings

Tricia Lott Williford April 17, 2019 3 Comments

I tiptoed into my boys’ bedrooms last night, cancelling each of their morning alarms. The district hadn’t yet decided whether…

Diesel, Cigarettes, and Perfume

Tricia Lott Williford April 15, 2019 4 Comments

I love the smell of gasoline, and I am somehow fond of fresh cigarette smoke. I’ve always felt like I…

The Last Dance

Tricia Lott Williford March 9, 2019 3 Comments

Parenting is filled with finality. I mean, they say your role as a parent never ends, and I get that,…

First of all, Thank You.

Tricia Lott Williford January 23, 2019 10 Comments

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19.7″] You are wonderful, this sea of you who read my words. Peter and I have…

I Married an Alcoholic.

Tricia Lott Williford January 21, 2019 9 Comments

This holds some honest truths and rough language. Read with that awareness and without my apologies, because when you tell…

65 Things I want to Tell You. Or, Eight.

Tricia Lott Williford January 7, 2019 3 Comments

“Oh, good. Tricia brought her list,” say my friends who’ve known me longest. “Nobody else we know runs a coffee…

A Free Book for You: Love Better Sooner

Tricia Lott Williford December 28, 2018 4 Comments

As a collaborative author and ghostwriter, sometimes I cannot tell you what I’ve been working on. But sometimes I can.…

Little Things, Big Things, Healed, and Whole

Tricia Lott Williford December 23, 2018 7 Comments

I love the Christkindl market. I love the rows of shops lined up like stalls in a wooden stable. I…

But If I Slow Down…

Tricia Lott Williford December 12, 2018 9 Comments

Two days ago, I barreled through my to-do list. It probably looks like yours, errands and groceries and dinner and…

Parents, Patients, and Bendy Straws: The Hospital Waiting Room

Tricia Lott Williford December 6, 2018 2 Comments

The waiting room in the surgery center at Children’s Hospital is a tender place. So many parents. So much waiting.…

Walkie Talkies and Free Will

Tricia Lott Williford November 27, 2018 2 Comments

If you have children who have grown out of car seats but are not yet allowed behind the wheel, let…

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The Pen and The Page: It Was Incredible!

Tricia Lott Williford November 19, 2018 1 Comment

“Until this weekend, I would have said, ‘I like to write. After this weekend, that has changed.” One week ago,…

“Mom, I have nothing to read.”

Tricia Lott Williford November 15, 2018 12 Comments

“Mom, I have nothing to read.” “Sure you do. There’s a whole bookshelf in the hallway. And three in the…

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…

Recent Blog Posts

To Say Their Names

Sam the Friendship Dog

Just. You. Wait. – LAUNCH TEAM!

Conversations in a Hotel Restaurant

A White Wolf in the Living Room

All There Is: A Word to Broken Hearts on Easter Weekend

Fear, Wisdom, and School Shootings

Diesel, Cigarettes, and Perfume

The Last Dance

First of all, Thank You.

I Married an Alcoholic.

65 Things I want to Tell You. Or, Eight.

A Free Book for You: Love Better Sooner

Little Things, Big Things, Healed, and Whole

But If I Slow Down…

Parents, Patients, and Bendy Straws: The Hospital Waiting Room

Walkie Talkies and Free Will

The Pen and The Page: It Was Incredible!

“Mom, I have nothing to read.”

Confidence Lessons

You Are Safe Now

This Book Is for You

Just. You. Wait.

You Can Do This

Let's Pretend We're Normal

And Life Comes Back