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The Thing about a Backyard Fountain

Tricia Lott Williford March 18, 2018 1 Comment

“Tell me if I should pour your coffee or not.” “Yes, I’d like for you to pour my coffee,” I…

The Same Eight Bars, On Repeat

Tricia Lott Williford October 22, 2014 2 Comments

Tyler is wandering around the house, playing and imagining and building in his mind and with his hands. As children…

Closeup On Tv Remote Control And Fresh Salad In Hand Of Young Wo

Parenting Advice that Doesn’t Fit Into My World

Tricia Lott Williford March 4, 2014 9 Comments

“When my kids were small, I just pretty much said no to travel.” “I commit to be away from my…

No Socks.

Tricia Lott Williford December 10, 2013 6 Comments

When I get overwhelmed, and sometimes I do, especially in December, my house is the first thing to go. No,…

The Story of a Birthday

Tricia Lott Williford September 11, 2013 4 Comments

I went to Krispy Kreme to pick up donuts for the birthday breakfast. But Krispy Kreme had a sign on…

“People need spoons.”

Tricia Lott Williford June 25, 2013 11 Comments

I was on the phone with Laurelyn. (You know how I love Laurelyn.) I sat at the top of the…

Pancake Ice Cubes

Tricia Lott Williford June 23, 2013 2 Comments

Right now, the boys are making cupcakes. Actually, they are doing an experiment with pancake mix, water, Gogurt, and sprinkles.…

Home.

Tricia Lott Williford February 12, 2013 4 Comments

“Boys, we are visiting our new home today for the very first time.” “Not for you. It’s not the first…

Our New Home, Part IV

Tricia Lott Williford January 30, 2013 21 Comments

On our drive through the neighborhood, a smiling man approached our car. He was waving us down, waving us over,…

Our New Home, Part III

Tricia Lott Williford January 29, 2013 14 Comments

I had looked at many houses; I had almost purchased two. I have friends who buy property a lot, and…

Our New Home, Part II

Tricia Lott Williford January 28, 2013 10 Comments

There is a verse in Acts 17 that says, “He knows where we will go and he knows when we…

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