Meet the New Sheriff in Town: Fierce Momma Bear Tricia Lott Williford April 6, 2013 12 Comments Well, this was a single parenting first. The boys were playing with two of the girls in the neighborhood, jumping… Read more
From a Nebraska Farmhouse Tricia Lott Williford April 5, 2013 1 Comment I found the desk for my writing studio today. It is a handmade, square table, two chairs, all… Read more
It All Depends Tricia Lott Williford April 4, 2013 1 Comment “How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with… Read more
Carrying. Tricia Lott Williford April 4, 2013 1 Comment One friend lost her dad this week. Suddenly, unexpectedly. I pray for her courage as she is with her family,… Read more
Sandcastles Tricia Lott Williford April 3, 2013 3 Comments Imagine building a sand castle. You’ve scouted out the perfect spot, and you’ve built something you’re proud of. Maybe it… Read more
A Lady and Gents Tricia Lott Williford April 2, 2013 6 Comments The boys each brought a friend home from school today. Tyler invited a little girl, and he honored her as… Read more
Tweak the Theory Tricia Lott Williford April 2, 2013 3 Comments There is a theory that says a parent should teach a child: you are so important, unique, and irreplaceable, that… Read more
“Five Alarm” Scalloped Pineapple Tricia Lott Williford April 1, 2013 5 Comments Many of you have requested the recipe for Scalloped Pineapple, now named “Five Alarm” because of the ridiculosity it created… Read more
A Small Situation with a Fire Truck on Easter Tricia Lott Williford April 1, 2013 8 Comments “Mommy, something smells bad.” “No, it’s not a bad smell. I’ve put a pineapple casserole in the oven.” “But something… Read more
Oh, Beloved Grand Luxe. Tricia Lott Williford March 29, 2013 8 Comments I don’t mean to alarm you. But the Grand Luxe Cafe has closed. Quite seemingly, for good. I know. I… Read more
Immeasurable Tricia Lott Williford March 28, 2013 1 Comment “Mommy, guess how much I love you.” We are working side by side in the kitchen; I am cutting fruit,… Read more
Class of 2013 Tricia Lott Williford March 27, 2013 1 Comment I’ve received an invitation to the first graduation party of the season: my first class of students will graduate from… Read more
Fun Is Too My Thing Tricia Lott Williford March 27, 2013 4 Comments “Mommy, it just seems like fun isn’t really your thing.” Well, not everyone has always thought so, kiddo. I’m sorry… Read more
Sidelines Tricia Lott Williford March 26, 2013 1 Comment My Wii character, Mii if you will, does much better on the basketball court when I’m not playing. Seriously. She… Read more
It’s Time To Be Brave Tricia Lott Williford March 26, 2013 1 Comment She was volunteering as a classroom mom on the day when the reptiles came to visit. The reptologist brought her… Read more
Cut, Twirl, or Eat With Your Hands Tricia Lott Williford March 24, 2013 13 Comments We have Red Plate traditions in my family. The Red Plate is exactly as it sounds. I imagine there’s a… Read more
Blue Grey Tricia Lott Williford March 24, 2013 1 Comment I threaded a needle and mended Tyler’s blanket tonight. And that’s so much of a big deal, I can’t even… Read more
Like Garments and Branches Tricia Lott Williford March 24, 2013 1 Comment “Let us say to Christ: Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, the king of Israel.… Read more
You Let Me Impose Tricia Lott Williford March 23, 2013 7 Comments “SHE DIED ON a Monday during spring break of our senior year. After her funeral, I immediately went back to… Read more
Operation: Talk to Me. {Present Day} Tricia Lott Williford March 22, 2013 5 Comments I sat at the familiar table in the familiar conference room with the familiar team of experts who teach Tuck. … Read more
