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Four: Everybody has Somebody.

Tricia Lott Williford December 15, 2015 6 Comments

I made Mexican Queso tonight for dinner, and you would have thought the circus was coming to town for the great [...]

The Heart of Joseph

Tricia Lott Williford December 10, 2015 4 Comments

Jesus grew up without his biological dad. Joseph married Mary, knowing she was pregnant with a child that was not [...]

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Earthquakes, Aftershocks, and Falling in Love

Tricia Lott Williford December 8, 2015 3 Comments

Falling in love is a little bit terrifying. And sometimes a lot bit. Remember that story of the morning when [...]

Smooches and Papparazzi

Tricia Lott Williford December 7, 2015 2 Comments

“Hey, Peter, I want to take a picture of you kissing my mom!”

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The Many Pieces of This Beautiful Mess

Tricia Lott Williford November 30, 2015 3 Comments

There’s just so much to us. Legos on the floor. Seatbelts. Spilled Gatorade. Unfinished homework. Incomplete grocery lists. Leftovers for [...]

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“Mom, Will You Still Love My Dad?”

Tricia Lott Williford November 24, 2015 8 Comments

“Mom, I just have one question.” He was in the backseat of the car, still consistently the safest place for [...]

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Love In a Red Cup

Tricia Lott Williford November 23, 2015 53 Comments

It all started with a cup of coffee. He came into Starbucks a few weeks ago. He came in with [...]

To The Handsome Man Who Didn’t Recognize Me

Tricia Lott Williford October 23, 2015 1 Comment

Dear Very Handsome Man, “Whatchya workin’ on?” is really a pretty great opener to a conversation with a writer. Engaged, listening [...]

Love Connection in the Friendly Skies

Tricia Lott Williford October 10, 2015 4 Comments

In my ongoing efforts to prove that one can be footloose, fancy-free, and an airline flyer (I admit this is [...]

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Even Better Than The Moon

Tricia Lott Williford July 23, 2015 No Comments

Sometimes love seems easy. Like… it’s easy to love rain… and hawks. And it’s easy to love wild plums… and [...]

I Accidentally Dated a Drug Dealer: The Flirty Side of Marijuana

Tricia Lott Williford June 3, 2015 4 Comments

We had been on several really great dates before I realized he was keeping a secret. Whenever I complimented him [...]

The Stuff of Sonnets and Love Songs

Tricia Lott Williford May 19, 2015 1 Comment

“I think I understand how love works, Mom. It’s like God plants a seed in your heart, and then you [...]

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Likely, Unlikely, Fettuccine and Dating

Tricia Lott Williford April 22, 2015 2 Comments

“Let’s talk about what is likely and unlikely,” two words that have worked their way into our family dialogue, thanks [...]

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A Few Things I Know

Tricia Lott Williford April 7, 2015 7 Comments

“What do you feel like you know, on that side of marriage?” On this side of marriage, I do think [...]

Draw The Line Somewhere

Tricia Lott Williford March 27, 2015 No Comments

“Mommy, I think there are some things you shouldn’t do before you’re married.” “You are exactly right, buddy,” I say, [...]

“Why Aren’t You Married?”

Tricia Lott Williford March 7, 2015 5 Comments

Here’s a favorite question for those of us who are single: “Why aren’t you married yet? I just can’t figure [...]

What Should I Avoid While Taking Ambien?

Tricia Lott Williford March 3, 2015 7 Comments

Ambien may impair your thinking or reactions. You may still feel sleepy the morning after taking this medicine, especially if [...]

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“Do You Miss Having Sex?”

Tricia Lott Williford February 16, 2015 14 Comments

“Tricia, do you miss having sex?” I get this question on occasion, always preceded by, “I hope this isn’t too [...]

My Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

Tricia Lott Williford February 3, 2015 2 Comments

Here you go, my friends. I’m happy to share. As long as you don’t serve them and thereby distract a [...]

“Seriously, Incredibly.”

Tricia Lott Williford January 16, 2015 1 Comment

I found this little beauty in my archives, and it just made me want to do something shiny and sparkly like [...]

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