On My Mind - Tricia Lott Williford

Raindrops, Bicycle Gears, and Morrie

by Tricia Lott Williford | Sep 21, 2020 | Courage, Deep Sadness, On My Mind, Parenting, Quotables, You Can Do This

Three things have happened, and they are sorting themselves into the same space of my mind, as if they belong there together. First, I sat outside during a summer evening rain shower. The tasks of the day were finished, we were in the after-dinner space of each doing...

Today, I Said Thank You.

by Tricia Lott Williford | Sep 19, 2020 | Broken Foot Summer, Life As A Mom, On My Mind, Parenting, Peter, Pictures, Writing

Today, I said thank you to the Starbucks barista who made my Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, even though she is complicit in my addiction. I won’t press charges as long as she keeps making that goodness that unabashedly defines autumn for my soul. Today, I said thank...

So Much “Leisure Time”

by Tricia Lott Williford | May 1, 2020 | All Boy, For Real?, On My Mind, Parenting, School Daze

Back when I was navigating the long days with little people, some researchers endeared themselves to me with a released study that indicated that stay-at-home parents have 30+ hours of leisure time each week. They implied there’s no reason to complain about...

How Can I Stop Living In Fear?

by Tricia Lott Williford | Apr 24, 2020 | Courage, On My Mind

“Tricia, how can I stop living in fear? I’m worried that something will happen to the person I love. How can I keep this fear from paralyzing me?” I posted this dialogue back in October, back when we were all roaming the aisles of grocery stores, like the...

The Collective Reflective

by Tricia Lott Williford | Mar 25, 2020 | Life As A Mom, On My Mind, Once in a Lifetime, Parenting

Have you noticed? We have become people who are counting. We are counting things. We are counting days. We are counting people on the walking trail. Counting people who are sick – and even sweeter, counting the people who have recovered. We have stepped into the...

Sparkly, Shiny Promises

by Tricia Lott Williford | Mar 24, 2020 | All Boy, Life As A Mom, My Family, On My Mind, Parenting, Remembering, Tuck, Tyler

A few years ago, I kept things lively with a special treat for the boys each day of spring break. One day, we visited the arcade with a handful of quarters for their glorious spending pleasure. Tuck spent his coins on experiences: virtual motorcycle rides and shooting...