SpongeBob: An Unexpected Social Parody Tricia Lott Williford March 12, 2020 1 Comment Tyler and I went to see SpongeBob the Musical last night, since – surprise, surprise – it wasn’t on the… Read more
“Don’t Use Her Name.” Tricia Lott Williford February 20, 2020 7 Comments My son witnessed an assault against a young woman in his P.E. Class. A situation of a young man wielding… Read more
The Passport You Don’t Need Yet Tricia Lott Williford October 10, 2019 13 Comments “Tricia, how can I stop living in fear? I’m worried that something will happen to the person I love. How… Read more
I Guess I Didn’t Realize Tricia Lott Williford September 12, 2019 6 Comments Scrolling through the photos on my iPhone, Tyler saw a candid picture of him and me at my 40th birthday… Read more
Creatures of Wonder Tricia Lott Williford August 3, 2019 6 Comments Creature of wonder, man-child of mine. You look like a puzzling and impossible blend of genetics, of his eyebrows and… Read more
Springtime Snow and Sad Days Tricia Lott Williford May 21, 2019 No Comments Yep. It snowed. Quite a bit, actually. Summer break starts on Friday, the community pools open on Monday, and we… Read more
Fear, Wisdom, and School Shootings Tricia Lott Williford April 17, 2019 3 Comments I tiptoed into my boys’ bedrooms last night, cancelling each of their morning alarms. The district hadn’t yet decided whether… Read more
But If I Slow Down… Tricia Lott Williford December 12, 2018 9 Comments Two days ago, I barreled through my to-do list. It probably looks like yours, errands and groceries and dinner and… Read more
Confidence Lessons Tricia Lott Williford November 7, 2018 No Comments My father used to give this advice to my sister and me as we were preparing to go out on… Read more
Purple and Lovely and Saying it Out Loud Tricia Lott Williford October 17, 2018 5 Comments “Can I get you anything else?” she asked. “Maybe just a box for the rest of my salad?” I answered… Read more
Rites of Passage: Cop, Coach, Consultant Tricia Lott Williford September 10, 2018 3 Comments This morning, my oldest boy turned thirteen, and my younger boy boarded the bus for three days at Outdoor Ed.… Read more
Be Here Now. Tricia Lott Williford August 30, 2018 4 Comments Be here now. I whisper these words often to myself, especially when I am losing interest in what I am… Read more
Stalking and Not Stalking Tricia Lott Williford June 25, 2018 2 Comments “Tricia, I have to confess, I’ve been stalking you. I read everything you write.” No, see, the thing is, I… Read more
Forty, Please. Tricia Lott Williford June 4, 2018 8 Comments “I think I’m going to turn forty this summer.” “No, you’re not,” says my mom, who – of all people… Read more
Drinking Coffee on a Snowy Day Tricia Lott Williford January 21, 2018 3 Comments It’s been more than a year since we got this kind of snow in Denver. And it’s fun to see… Read more
Watch for Life’s Home Run Hitters Tricia Lott Williford June 8, 2017 4 Comments Tucker hit a home run last night. I nearly lost my voice and my mind, watching my player round the… Read more
I Was Planning On Yoga. Tricia Lott Williford May 5, 2017 3 Comments I practice yoga. Emphasis on the word “practice.” That’s the beauty of it. I return to it almost every day,… Read more
Meditation, Crayons, and Worship Tricia Lott Williford May 3, 2017 No Comments I could write songs and sonnets about my affection for crayons. I’m smitten, and I have been since before kindergarten.… Read more
The Thing about Baggage Tricia Lott Williford March 31, 2017 1 Comment I read about this drama sketch, a representation of an invisible truth. The groom stands at the altar, waiting for… Read more
Crumpled. Tricia Lott Williford February 10, 2017 1 Comment After my years in the classroom, I’m still kind of a junkie for lesson plans, bulletin boards, and great ideas… Read more
