It’s a Boy! Tricia Lott Williford November 11, 2012 10 Comments Confession. One of my favorite guilty pleasures in the world is to hear what new parents are having: a boy… Read more
Just What She Had In Mind Tricia Lott Williford November 10, 2012 2 Comments When I turned 16, I got my first job waitressing at an ice cream and sandwich shop. (A shout-out to… Read more
In Defense of Weak Women Tricia Lott Williford November 9, 2012 3 Comments Helen says, “I just want to say one more thing. If I ever write a novel again, it’s going to… Read more
The Bus Test Tricia Lott Williford November 8, 2012 4 Comments There’s a leadership theory called The Bus Test. If the leader were hit by a bus, are there enough leaders… Read more
What It Doesn’t Mean Tricia Lott Williford November 7, 2012 6 Comments This turning point I’ve had this week, the renewing, the rediscovery, the freedom… I’m learning what it doesn’t mean. It… Read more
Dinner in My Mind Tricia Lott Williford November 6, 2012 4 Comments I have a list of people I’d like to host for a dinner party. I will use my best dishes,… Read more
My friend, Nora Ephron. Tricia Lott Williford November 6, 2012 1 Comment I listened to a lecture by Nora Ephron. She’s my current obsession; I’m reading her stuff, listening to her voice,… Read more
After You Tricia Lott Williford November 5, 2012 No Comments I just learned that it was once considered common courtesy for a man to stay on the line until the… Read more
Here Comes the Sun Tricia Lott Williford November 5, 2012 16 Comments “Scatter me over my Rocky Mountains,” he said. He told me this so many times in our years together, I… Read more
A Word About Bookmarks Tricia Lott Williford November 4, 2012 4 Comments Bookmarks matter. If you have a pesky little blank post-it note saving your spot in a book, or if you… Read more
I Heart the Lowercase i. Tricia Lott Williford November 3, 2012 1 Comment We are a tangled mess of arms and legs, this trio. We are snuggled up like the grandparents in Charlie… Read more
On the Shoulder Tricia Lott Williford November 3, 2012 1 Comment Every day, Helen thought, so many people tap the bull on the shoulder and say, “Excuse me. I’m just going… Read more
Drill, Caulk, and A Manicure Tricia Lott Williford November 2, 2012 5 Comments The painters took down my house numbers. Ah, well. I never liked them anyway. All odd, masculine numbers. Maybe I’ll… Read more
Pink Colors of Dawn Tricia Lott Williford November 1, 2012 1 Comment “Good morning, Mommy. Can we get in your bed?” They like it cause it’s warm under the covers. I concede.… Read more
Rekindle the Season Tricia Lott Williford November 1, 2012 4 Comments There is a lightness to my spirit this morning. There is a deep joy. The same emotions woke me as… Read more
Be Loved. Tricia Lott Williford October 31, 2012 5 Comments There is some serious potency in the first fourteen verses of Ephesians. A wealth of promises and blessings that are… Read more
No Dignity Tricia Lott Williford October 30, 2012 3 Comments I’m so excited that Tuck has discovered the flappy flesh of my upper arms. He loves to show it off… Read more
Capture the Awkwardness Tricia Lott Williford October 29, 2012 1 Comment “Tuck? Ty? Could one of you grab my phone a take a picture of this?” My parents and I were… Read more
Cussing in front of my Kids Tricia Lott Williford October 28, 2012 3 Comments “Oh, my freaking heavenly days.” “Tuck, I would like for you to not say that anymore.” And in retrospect, I… Read more
Like My Mom Always Says Tricia Lott Williford October 28, 2012 1 Comment Weather changes are tricky for twitchy lungs. Bring on the cold; bring on the breathing treatments. Nothing to worry about… Read more
