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… Read more
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,… Read more
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… Read more
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… Read more
Spell: Boob. Tricia Lott Williford February 23, 2014 1 Comment Tonight after dinner, Tyler declared a spelling bee. (My dad was eliminated quickly. His strengths lie in different areas.) My… Read more
Desserts and Books: When It’s All Over Too Soon Tricia Lott Williford February 22, 2014 5 Comments My grandma mothered in the era when every night was a full meal: meat and potatoes, salad and dessert. She… Read more
Quick! List all the Rocks You Know! (??) Tricia Lott Williford February 17, 2014 No Comments I’ve started a new dinner conversation game, all in an effort to pry technology out of little addicted hands.… Read more
These Saturday Nights Tricia Lott Williford January 26, 2014 1 Comment Hey, Mom, remember on the weekends when we could sleep on the floor in your room and after we finished… Read more
There are dog owners, and then there are Pet Parents. Tricia Lott Williford January 22, 2014 2 Comments Murphy (the pooping puppy formerly known as Max) stayed at a Pet Hotel recently while I traveled to a place… Read more
Still a Runner Tricia Lott Williford October 30, 2013 4 Comments “Mommy, you should drink this Gatorade. It is good for your energy and it will help you run.” “But I… Read more
Birthday Cake Tricia Lott Williford July 24, 2013 2 Comments Sometimes I’m not sure if I really remember something because it’s genuinely my memory, or if it’s because I’ve heard… Read more
Pillow Talk Tricia Lott Williford July 17, 2013 No Comments 9:04 pm. “Hello?” “Hi, Mommy.” “Hey, Tyler! How are you?” (We talked an hour ago. I called them, pretending to… Read more
Snake. Tricia Lott Williford June 27, 2013 5 Comments I saw a snake. And I need for you to respect the great restraint and control in those four words.… Read more
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.… Read more
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?”… Read more
Usually Tricia Lott Williford June 18, 2013 2 Comments Years ago, one of my brother’s girlfriends said, “Tricia, you seriously laugh at everything Rob does. Like everything he does… Read more
Beyonce and Casa Bonita Tricia Lott Williford June 18, 2013 1 Comment This is Bianca. One of our home companions this week. And she is the most darling, empathic creature I’ve ever… Read more
For Dads and Not Dads Tricia Lott Williford June 16, 2013 5 Comments If you’re with your dad today, I wish you a day that is beautiful, rich, long, and full. If you’re… Read more
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.”… Read more
