Shootin’ Hoops Tricia Lott Williford January 13, 2013 No Comments There’s so much to love about a basketball team of 6- and 7-year-old boys. They’re like swarming bees on the… Read more
Appropriate Apparel Tricia Lott Williford January 11, 2013 5 Comments “Tricia, you’re sitting at the table with your winter coat on.” “I know. I love this coat.” “Then I’m thankful… Read more
Blankets in Heaven Tricia Lott Williford January 10, 2013 6 Comments “Mommy, can I take my blanket with me to heaven?” His face is snuggled into his blue blanket, satin and… Read more
Wind and Quinoa Tricia Lott Williford January 9, 2013 10 Comments Today I discovered a couple of life-changers. First of all, the cafe at Whole Foods. Oh, my great day. Perhaps… Read more
Eighties Swing Tricia Lott Williford January 8, 2013 No Comments “Tricia, sometimes I advise you to do something, and I can watch you think it over, take it into consideration,… Read more
How You Know I’m a Grown Up Tricia Lott Williford January 8, 2013 1 Comment I’ve decided to buy a warm coat. That’s how you know I’m a grown up. It’s lovely, long, down-filled, and… Read more
Something Borrowed Tricia Lott Williford January 7, 2013 2 Comments The following statements may or may not be true. I am wearing the necklace that Tuck chose for my mom… Read more
Impostor Syndrome Tricia Lott Williford January 7, 2013 2 Comments “And what is your occupation, ma’am?””I’m an author.” Though my son calls me ‘an offer.’ I wonder if I will… Read more
The Search for a New Home Tricia Lott Williford January 6, 2013 4 Comments I made mention of us living at my parents’ house while potential buyers stroll through my home, in hopes of… Read more
Donuts and Coffee Tricia Lott Williford January 5, 2013 5 Comments I indulge in a visit to the bakery most mornings during the week. One Sugar Raised Donut, thank you. We’re… Read more
Sound Bytes Tricia Lott Williford January 5, 2013 1 Comment “Mommy, I’d like to go to the Lego Store. I want to see the Ninjago Legos. Masters of SpinJitzu. Only… Read more
To Hold Everything Tricia Lott Williford January 4, 2013 1 Comment I think of all that is happening elsewhere, as I lie here. Nearby, I can hear the sounds of a… Read more
Regurgitated Story Tricia Lott Williford January 3, 2013 4 Comments “Mommy, I will tell you a story that is the truth of Jesus Christ.” “Yes, please. I’m ready.” “He comes… Read more
Beneficial In Courtrooms and Supermarkets Tricia Lott Williford January 2, 2013 7 Comments So, here’s the thing. Last week, the ER nurse gave me such great advice – that bit about my body… Read more
Brand New Day Tricia Lott Williford January 1, 2013 2 Comments It’s a brand new day, The sun is shining. It’s a brand new day. For the first time in such… Read more
2012: Special Features Tricia Lott Williford December 31, 2012 1 Comment I’m not really sure how to choose a few favorites from this year. Nonetheless, I’ve chosen a few favorites from… Read more
Narrative Species Tricia Lott Williford December 30, 2012 2 Comments I’m reading Unless It Moves the Human Heart, by Roger Rosenblatt. He’s a many-decades teacher of writing, and this book… Read more
Disco Lights and Carpeted Walls Tricia Lott Williford December 29, 2012 5 Comments Raise your hand if you grew up on a rollerskating rink. I know there’s at least a heaping handful of… Read more
Hung By The Chimney With… Tricia Lott Williford December 28, 2012 2 Comments There’s a reason, I suppose, why the poem doesn’t read, “The stockings were hung by the fireplace vent with care,… Read more
