Wonder Tricia Lott Williford September 30, 2012 1 Comment The park is filled with wonder today. Green and golden leaves. My children, One in the sandbox, One on the… Read more
When Outsourcing . . . Tricia Lott Williford September 29, 2012 3 Comments In my mission toward simplifying my life and outsourcing the tasks I can afford for someone else to do, I… Read more
Be Gone, Pieces and Parts. Tricia Lott Williford September 28, 2012 2 Comments A few years ago, we added a decal to the back window: one of those you’ve perhaps noticed on the… Read more
Rounding Up Tricia Lott Williford September 28, 2012 1 Comment “Her husband died two years ago.” Ah. We’re rounding up now, I see. Read more
Better Living Through Chemistry Tricia Lott Williford September 27, 2012 11 Comments I knew what needed done, but I didn’t know how to start any of it. Laundry and clutter and dishes… Read more
Superhero Housecleaning Goddess Tricia Lott Williford September 26, 2012 6 Comments Tyler pointed to a cluttered spot in the living room. “Mommy, when is Olga coming? We need her.” Olga is… Read more
Best Writing on TV Tricia Lott Williford September 25, 2012 10 Comments “And I’m scared. I know that you’re trying to make everything okay for me. You always have. Our whole lives.… Read more
A Picture for the Classroom Tricia Lott Williford September 25, 2012 17 Comments Tucker’s teacher met me on the sidewalk as the children streamed out of the school. She had her arm around… Read more
Leaning Toward the Farmers Market Tricia Lott Williford September 24, 2012 2 Comments I was so puffy. My sinuses felt like rocks or raisins or something that had been pressed through a particularly… Read more
Exceptionally Wise Drug of Choice Tricia Lott Williford September 24, 2012 2 Comments “But what I like doing best is writing. Period. Sitting here before the computer and transferring onto the screen the… Read more
The Religion of Cheerfulness Tricia Lott Williford September 23, 2012 No Comments “One of the surest ways to avoid being happy is to insist on being happy at all costs. The religion… Read more
Quietly, Nicely Tricia Lott Williford September 22, 2012 4 Comments I just snoozed for over an hour while my children played quietly and nicely. If you lost your balance and… Read more
Achoo. Tricia Lott Williford September 22, 2012 2 Comments A friend’s cat died. Tyler’s worried about Robb’s allergies. “Daddy’s probably sneezing so much in heaven.” Read more
Blessedly Off Key Tricia Lott Williford September 22, 2012 1 Comment I miss holding hands. You might not realize how intimate that really is, how beautiful the puzzle pieces of fingers… Read more
I Couldn’t Possibly Tricia Lott Williford September 21, 2012 2 Comments “Mommy, do you wish you were somewhere quiet and peaceful?” Sometimes I do, buddy. But there isn’t really a quiet,… Read more
Shingles, Paint, and Kindness Tricia Lott Williford September 20, 2012 3 Comments “Tricia, have you had a chance to look at the paint and shingle samples? Have you made any decisions?” “No,… Read more
Across The Street Tricia Lott Williford September 19, 2012 6 Comments My Starbucks moved across the street. I’ve joked a bit about this transition, teasing that I’m handling it well, that… Read more
Named v. Unnamed Tricia Lott Williford September 19, 2012 1 Comment USA Today reported findings from a recent study: Cows that are named can produce as much as eight more gallons… Read more
I Chose To Tell Myself Tricia Lott Williford September 19, 2012 1 Comment “I knew that if I allowed fear to overtake me, my journey was doomed. Fear, to a great extent, is… Read more
At Every Birthday Celebration Tricia Lott Williford September 19, 2012 1 Comment Every time one of my sons has a birthday, a few common players show up to the party. There is… Read more
