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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…

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…

Pandora’s Box

Tricia Lott Williford December 24, 2012 2 Comments

The apps on my iPad are in large part ‘Kids Entertainment.’ Or, also known as, ‘Coparenting with Technology.’ Perhaps you…

Genuine Expertise

Tricia Lott Williford December 22, 2012 5 Comments

“Why are zombies so scary looking?” “Because they are made-up characters in a story, and the illustrator chose to draw…

No need to Clarify

Tricia Lott Williford December 7, 2012 4 Comments

Conversation in the car: The difference between “boobies and nibbles.” I think I’ll just let this one play out.

Contagious

Tricia Lott Williford December 7, 2012 6 Comments

My boys were playing, imagining, chasing, tagging, and giggling. Another family entered the scene, and my kids swept their kids…

Sarcastic Pants

Tricia Lott Williford December 4, 2012 3 Comments

“Names are always funnier when you add the word pants to the end.” ~ Junie B. Jones I concur, Junie…

For Seriously

Tricia Lott Williford November 30, 2012 No Comments

“Tricia, when I worked with you, you seemed so fastidious. I had no idea you are so, so… like me.”…

Freaking AutoCorrect

Tricia Lott Williford November 29, 2012 12 Comments

I’m texting with a client, who’s really more of a friend, since we have known each other since high school. …

Senseless Silly

Tricia Lott Williford November 17, 2012 No Comments

I took the boys to see The Fresh Beat Band on the Nickelodeon tour through Denver. Let’s just begin by…

Wedding Crashers

Tricia Lott Williford November 15, 2012 2 Comments

We arrived at the anniversary party just after the stretch limousine carrying the guests of honor (and their children and…

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…

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…

“Hey, little lady…”

Tricia Lott Williford October 12, 2012 7 Comments

“You’re a writer?! I’m a reader! We should get together sometime!” (Ah. We’re both literate. We have the world in…

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…

Eyelashes

Tricia Lott Williford September 8, 2012 2 Comments

So, I decided to up the ante for the wedding: I wore false eyelashes. I had heard they’ll give you…

Delusional Chicken

Tricia Lott Williford September 5, 2012 6 Comments

I discovered a few weeks ago that I do a charming – most accurate, if I do say so- impersonation…

Slapjack Bookmark

Tricia Lott Williford September 1, 2012 3 Comments

“We will need to take a closer look at this, ma’am,” says Miss Airport Security. Of course you will. You…

On Today’s Flight

Tricia Lott Williford September 1, 2012 No Comments

On today’s flight, I lost and found my driver’s license. I lost and found my iPhone. Tyler lost and found…

Wish Me Luck

Tricia Lott Williford August 23, 2012 1 Comment

The boys have two days off school, Robb’s birthday is this weekend, and I firmly believe that Priceline was designed…

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