On his Day Tricia Lott Williford June 17, 2012 6 Comments Happy Father’s Day, Love. You did a damn good job. Read more
Typical Morning-Of. There’s Some Kind of Law. Tricia Lott Williford June 16, 2012 No Comments We are running away for Father’s Day weekend, and the morning-of is panning out like all mornings-of do: when it’s… Read more
Just a Bit Off Tricia Lott Williford June 15, 2012 4 Comments I decided to take ‘the day off’ today, since I was emotionally trashed yesterday and – what does that look… Read more
Man or Muppet Tricia Lott Williford June 15, 2012 2 Comments ” Grandma, are the Muppets real?” “They are puppets, Ty. So they have people who carry them around.” “But I’ve… Read more
No Definitions Aloud Tricia Lott Williford June 14, 2012 5 Comments Tucker listened from the top bunk, and Tyler sat in my lap on the floor. He’s almost too tall for… Read more
That’s What You Are. Tricia Lott Williford June 14, 2012 No Comments “Tyler, do you know what that is?” “My basketball shirt.” “No, under it. That bone right there.” I push on… Read more
Wide, Gracious Margin Tricia Lott Williford June 13, 2012 4 Comments Have you ever read a book so good that it transports you to a different place? Science fiction will do… Read more
Has Everyone Noticed? Tricia Lott Williford June 12, 2012 7 Comments “Has everyone here noticed that my mommy is getting a little bit fat?” “You think so, Ty?” I ask. “Yep. … Read more
Love Notes Tricia Lott Williford June 12, 2012 1 Comment Dear Tucker and Tyler, My goodness, I love you. Tucker, I love your careful, linear thinking, your problem solving, and… Read more
The First Wedding Tricia Lott Williford June 11, 2012 5 Comments The first wedding without Robb. The first wedding with my boys in company. The first wedding at which the bride… Read more
The Future Spouses Tricia Lott Williford June 10, 2012 6 Comments Quite independently, very much on their own, the boys have each begun praying for their “new daddy.” “Mommy, when will… Read more
Eleanor Tricia Lott Williford June 10, 2012 1 Comment “Wanna hear something famous that Adlai Stevenson once said about Eleanor Roosevelt at her funeral?” “Yeah,” I said. He said… Read more
We are going to a Wedding Today. Tricia Lott Williford June 9, 2012 17 Comments And this is not water-based ink you see all over them. Tucker’s eyelids notwithstanding. I’m blogging about it instead of… Read more
The Springtime Purge Tricia Lott Williford June 8, 2012 4 Comments My home is undergoing a weight loss plan: it’s time for the springtime purge. Today, I combed through the basement,… Read more
Taste Buds Tricia Lott Williford June 7, 2012 1 Comment “Tyler, can I taste that?” “You wouldn’t like it, Tuck. It tastes like shoes.” Well, that’s one approach to keep… Read more
First Draft: Complete! Tricia Lott Williford June 7, 2012 8 Comments 242 pages. 56,000 words. Totally raw, no revisions. First draft: Complete. I need a glass of water. 🙂 Read more
Two Little Boys and an Orthodontist Office Tricia Lott Williford June 7, 2012 13 Comments I had an orthodontist appointment and no choice but to take the boys with me. My orthodontist and his staff… Read more
Lipstick Tricia Lott Williford June 7, 2012 3 Comments Every writer has routines. Perhaps superstitions. A favorite song or CD or playlist to write to. A must-have candle burning. … Read more
Nearly Irreversible Tricia Lott Williford June 6, 2012 5 Comments Dear Tricia, I just want to thank you again for sharing your story. Your recount of Robb’s death is forever… Read more
Ink Device Tricia Lott Williford June 5, 2012 4 Comments There was a kidnapping in our neighborhood, about six blocks from my home. The abductor was captured, the children are… Read more
