The Great Wrigley Test Tricia Lott Williford August 30, 2019 11 Comments “So, Tricia, do you love baseball?” People ask me this question often, and I have a standard true answer: “I… Read more
Chicago Hot Dogs and Audio Books Tricia Lott Williford August 25, 2019 19 Comments I am both horrified and mortified to tell you this, but it is true. I gained ten pounds in Chicago… Read more
A Brand New, Shiny and Sparkly Decade Tricia Lott Williford July 26, 2019 8 Comments Last year at this time, all I really wanted in the world was to turn Forty. You guys, I am… Read more
You guys. The Night Stand was WET. Tricia Lott Williford June 29, 2019 5 Comments So. Here’s the scene. It was finally time for Tucker to go to camp. And by “finally,” I mean that… Read more
Two Boys, Two Bikes, Two Dads Tricia Lott Williford June 16, 2019 No Comments Sometimes it’s fitting to revisit the best truths. Today seems like a day for the best and the truths. This… Read more
Sam the Friendship Dog Tricia Lott Williford May 9, 2019 3 Comments “Is he a police dog?” “No, he’s a friendship dog.” “Why is he here?” “We brought him to your school… Read more
A White Wolf in the Living Room Tricia Lott Williford April 27, 2019 5 Comments So, let me set the stage. We had just finished a two-day baseball tournament, and we were – all of… Read more
First of all, Thank You. Tricia Lott Williford January 23, 2019 10 Comments [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19.7″] You are wonderful, this sea of you who read my words. Peter and I have… Read more
Parents, Patients, and Bendy Straws: The Hospital Waiting Room Tricia Lott Williford December 6, 2018 2 Comments The waiting room in the surgery center at Children’s Hospital is a tender place. So many parents. So much waiting.… Read more
I don’t usually do costumes… Tricia Lott Williford October 31, 2018 3 Comments I couldn’t help myself. Peter is going as himself. And I am Pete’s Dragon. Or as Tyler said, “what… Read more
Listen, If I Don’t Get My Coffee… Tricia Lott Williford September 29, 2018 4 Comments I can’t say I really wanted to see the top of a mountain during our anniversary trip to New Mexico.… Read more
Surgeons, Lumps, and a Golf Ball Tricia Lott Williford September 14, 2018 4 Comments So, Peter had this pain in his back. We thought it was an overworked muscle, so I massaged it for… Read more
And I’m Okay with Annoyed. Tricia Lott Williford July 5, 2018 No Comments With a tone of disgust and indignation, one of my children said: “Mom, Peter always wants the best for you.… Read more
He Didn’t Have to Be Tricia Lott Williford June 17, 2018 1 Comment When a single mom goes out on a date with somebody new It always winds up feeling more like a… Read more
More than Filtered Cheekbones Tricia Lott Williford June 15, 2018 11 Comments I changed my cover photo on Facebook. It had been a picture of Peter and me enjoying ice cream cones… Read more
A List of Happy Tricia Lott Williford May 30, 2018 4 Comments Car Talk. “Let’s make a list of happiness,” I say. We were somewhere south on I-25, far enough south that… Read more
On the Road: A Recipe for Traveling Together Tricia Lott Williford May 26, 2018 1 Comment We are a certain two people who will be married for two years on Monday. Such a celebration certainly calls… Read more
Crystal Gale Hair Tricia Lott Williford April 24, 2018 2 Comments Our server had long, dark hair that went down to her knees. Peter said she had Crystal Gale hair. I… Read more
Just Try Not To Laugh Tricia Lott Williford April 12, 2018 1 Comment The sheets are slit. Who slit the sheets? Whoever slit the sheets is a good sheet slitter. It’s our family-favorite… Read more
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… Read more
