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How To Talk To Your Children About Grief, Loss, and Death

Tricia Lott Williford September 5, 2015 2 Comments

My husband died when my children were three and five years old. I realize that’s a sudden and abrupt way [...]

On Father’s Day

Tricia Lott Williford June 21, 2015 3 Comments

Sometimes there just aren’t words.

Happy Irish Jewish Leprechaun Hanukkah

Tricia Lott Williford March 17, 2015 No Comments

“Mommy, I can’t believe I never even knew we were Jewish.” “What? Honey, we’re not Jewish.” “Yes, we are.” “No, [...]

Lunchables, Goldfish Marriages, and Where The Red Fern Grows

Tricia Lott Williford February 28, 2015 5 Comments

“Mommy, did you know someone can die of a broken heart?” “I do know.” I very nearly have. I don’t [...]

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Made in 1955

Tricia Lott Williford January 20, 2015 4 Comments

My phone rang a few minutes after 6:00 this morning. Since it is January, it felt like 3:30 am. It [...]

When You’re the Only Boy, Good Things Happen.

Tricia Lott Williford January 13, 2015 3 Comments

Sometimes great things happen because you are in the right place at the right time. And sometimes you get to [...]

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Wanted: SuperMom.

Tricia Lott Williford December 17, 2014 1 Comment

There’s this great line in the world of creating that says, “Write the book you want to read.” It’s the [...]

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Sickness, Wellness, and a Beard for Grandma

Tricia Lott Williford December 11, 2014 1 Comment

We have been sick, every single one of us, with a virus of most ridiculous lasting power. And let me [...]

Bear v. Man or Boy?

Tricia Lott Williford November 30, 2014 No Comments

“Poppa, if a bear came after us, would you let him eat us? Or would you fight him?” “I would [...]

Better Than A Team

Tricia Lott Williford October 15, 2014 No Comments

I feel like one of the ways we could help the laundry situation at our house is by getting Tucker [...]

Santa and Leprechauns: The Truth Revealed at Our House

Tricia Lott Williford September 23, 2014 4 Comments

“Mommy, are Leprechauns real, or do the moms and dads really just do all that stuff?” Okay, two things. First [...]

When Your Brother Loves Your Children

Tricia Lott Williford August 13, 2014 No Comments

“Uncle Rob, can I tell you a reason why you should be proud of me?” “Tuck, I can think of [...]

5 Things They Learned from Their Dad

Tricia Lott Williford August 11, 2014 5 Comments

“I’m so glad Daddy taught us about beans before he died.” “Beans?” Of all things? “Yes, you know. How they [...]

My Name is Tricia, and I am an Agoraphobic Introvert.

Tricia Lott Williford June 26, 2014 4 Comments

Today, my family is at Hollywood Studios. That’s right. Tower of Terror. Adventures of Indiana Jones. Rockin’ Roller Coaster. Movie [...]

Then and Now

Tricia Lott Williford June 21, 2014 2 Comments

Bumblebees and Stoplights

Tricia Lott Williford April 29, 2014 5 Comments

We are on day 2 (or more, if you count the days I didn’t know about it) of Tucker’s infection [...]

Drinks In the Rain

Tricia Lott Williford April 27, 2014 1 Comment

Land that drinks in the rain often falling on it and that produces a crop useful to those for whom [...]

Small Straight and a Full House

Tricia Lott Williford March 31, 2014 3 Comments

We have packed up three games, and we are in a red vinyl booth at what I want to call [...]

With Love and Xanax

Tricia Lott Williford March 22, 2014 4 Comments

Dear Anxiety, Here’s the deal about this weekend in Ohio: you are not invited. I am returning to my hometown, [...]

That’s How You Know I’m Irish

Tricia Lott Williford March 17, 2014 1 Comment

“So when someone asks you today if you are Irish, what will you say?” “I will say, yes, and my [...]

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