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A Word to Spammers

Tricia Lott Williford July 27, 2013 4 Comments

Oh, spammers. How clever you think you are. These are the comments I’ve received in the last week or so.…

What’s in Your Suitcase?

Tricia Lott Williford July 27, 2013 2 Comments

Just a Little Bit Odd

Tricia Lott Williford July 26, 2013 No Comments

No air conditioning. That makes two places I’ve been so far without air conditioning, since my hotel didn’t either. And…

Just In Case

Tricia Lott Williford July 16, 2013 No Comments

You know that faithful caution that’s outside elevators? In case of fire, use stairs. When I was a little girl,…

Airline Ash Trays and Pink Chinos

Tricia Lott Williford July 5, 2013 1 Comment

A young family sat in front of me on the plane. The dad sat across the aisle from his wife…

I Shall Do No Such Thing.

Tricia Lott Williford June 30, 2013 No Comments

“Mommy, look at this little dead bird! You should take a picture of it so you can put it on…

Seavers, Micellis, and my GPS

Tricia Lott Williford June 22, 2013 2 Comments

“Mom, I named our GPS. Her name is Carol Seaver.” “Carol? Really?” “Yes.” “Why not Ramona? Or Trudy? Or Jennifer?”…

Get What You Pay For

Tricia Lott Williford June 19, 2013 2 Comments

Every once in a while, I splurge on a razor that costs more than $0.99. And then I think,…

Amazon One-Click: Me.

Tricia Lott Williford June 17, 2013 15 Comments

I realize this seems like “For a good time, click here.” But seriously. This is kind of a big deal.…

Semantics

Tricia Lott Williford June 13, 2013 1 Comment

“Where are we going? Carlsback or Carlsbad?” “Ha! Did you just say Carl’s Back?” “Oh, like Carlsbad is any better.”…

Twice in Three Days

Tricia Lott Williford June 5, 2013 5 Comments

I fell down the steps on Saturday. Just the last two steps. I wasn’t paying attention to which step I…

Always A Younger Brother

Tricia Lott Williford June 4, 2013 1 Comment

Good as New

Tricia Lott Williford May 25, 2013 No Comments

In our quest to become a bike riding family, I took our bikes in for a tune up. The tattooed…

Just Three Things. That’s All.

Tricia Lott Williford May 21, 2013 4 Comments

“I hate you!” I hear one brother mutter to another in the backseat. I gasp dramatically and pull the car…

Can’t Take Her Anywhere

Tricia Lott Williford May 15, 2013 1 Comment

At lunch today, one of my earbuds fell out of my ear and into Thousand Island Dressing on the sandwich…

My Dishwasher is Emotionally Needy.

Tricia Lott Williford May 10, 2013 3 Comments

My dishwasher beeps when she’s finished washing the dishes. Beeps incessantly. Okay, not incessantly. But five beeps every three minutes…

Paid in Full

Tricia Lott Williford May 2, 2013 8 Comments

Remember that time back in December when I was having esophageal spasms that were like bacon frying in my chest,…

Sometimes the ‘ci’ makes the ‘sh’ sound.

Tricia Lott Williford April 30, 2013 4 Comments

There was no one behind the counter at Barnes & Noble, but then a late-teenage girl called to me from…

Carnegie Hall

Tricia Lott Williford April 22, 2013 4 Comments

“My teacher said you’re welcome to bring your flute to school and play for my class at anytime.” Well, that’s…

Bidding Wars

Tricia Lott Williford April 13, 2013 2 Comments

Let me tell you this right now. Leave your friendships at the door when you go to the elementary school…

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