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Too Many Times.

Tricia Lott Williford May 24, 2022 No Comments

We are reeling once more. I can’t process it this time. I can’t seem to go near it. Lunchboxes and…

A Prayer for Boulder

Tricia Lott Williford March 23, 2021 7 Comments

Holy God, We are reeling again. Ten people killed while they were shopping for chips, milk, and maybe some ice…

The Laughing Episode

Tricia Lott Williford January 12, 2021 2 Comments

Maybe this has happened to you. You’re some place fairly serious, aiming to have a fairly serious conversation, and suddenly…

I Married an Alcoholic.

Tricia Lott Williford January 21, 2019 9 Comments

This holds some honest truths and rough language. Read with that awareness and without my apologies, because when you tell…

65 Things I want to Tell You. Or, Eight.

Tricia Lott Williford January 7, 2019 3 Comments

“Oh, good. Tricia brought her list,” say my friends who’ve known me longest. “Nobody else we know runs a coffee…

Love, Hunger, and Middle School Moms

Tricia Lott Williford August 8, 2018 4 Comments

School starts tomorrow. Perhaps you can hear me tapdancing. We’ve entered the stage where I now say on repeat, “Why…

This Mom, Other Moms, Shining Stars and State Testing

Tricia Lott Williford March 28, 2018 1 Comment

“Mom, can you opt us out of the state testing?” “Why?” “Because some other moms are doing that.” “Maybe they…

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A Letter to Gracie

Tricia Lott Williford January 5, 2018 17 Comments

An open letter to Gracie Parrish, the young widow of fallen warrior, Deputy Zackari Parrish, who was killed responding to…

New Year, New Word

Tricia Lott Williford January 2, 2018 19 Comments

It’s time. New Year: New Word. I want to learn. I have some specific things I’m working at learning, and I…

Who Spiked the Eggnog?

Tricia Lott Williford December 29, 2017 1 Comment

“Hey, Mom, I would spike the eggnog for a dollar.” My son said this. And my eyebrows went up. “I’m…

My Own Christmas Miracle

Tricia Lott Williford December 15, 2017 8 Comments

Have you ever read a letter to someone else and felt absolutely certain it was written to you? It’s an…

The Artist’s Blessing

Tricia Lott Williford December 13, 2017 5 Comments

My fellow artists, makers, thinkers, crafters, creatives, Have you ever wondered where your ideas come from? Whether they’re yours or…

Outwit. Outplay. Outlast.

Tricia Lott Williford December 11, 2017 1 Comment

Peter and I introduced the boys to Survivor. Outwit. Outplay. Outlast. The social game of getting to the top without…

Grandma’s House, Grandma’s Books

Tricia Lott Williford December 6, 2017 2 Comments

“You go pick out all the books you want, and Grandma will be there in just a minute to read…

The Champions of December: A Love Note to the Teachers

Tricia Lott Williford December 4, 2017 2 Comments

Let’s talk about who’s really killing it during the month of December: The Teachers. They’re planning units that are the…

Good Morning, December.

Tricia Lott Williford December 1, 2017 4 Comments

“Good morning, December. Welcome back, lovely one. I’m kind of bored with you.” These were my first thoughts this morning.…

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Me and The Justice League

Tricia Lott Williford November 27, 2017 1 Comment

I’m not saying I didn’t want to see the movie. I’m just saying it definitely wasn’t my first choice. But…

My Name Looks the Same in Polish

Tricia Lott Williford November 26, 2017 2 Comments

Dear Tricia, We are pleased to let you know that your NavPress book, You can Do This, has been licensed…

It Takes a Gingerbread Village

Tricia Lott Williford November 22, 2017 3 Comments

Let me tell you what husbands love. When they’re in Thanksgiving Mode, bustling around in to-do mentality, consumed with the…

There’s a New Girl In Town

Tricia Lott Williford November 10, 2017 5 Comments

My parents got a dog. You guys, I’m a fool for this puppy. She is the most darling creature ever.…

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