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“Low Sperm Count.”

Tricia Lott Williford July 2, 2012 5 Comments

“Mrs. Williford, could you pray that my parents can have another baby?” One of my kindergarten students asked me this [...]

From the Ashes

Tricia Lott Williford June 30, 2012 3 Comments

Visit the Archives

Tricia Lott Williford June 27, 2012 No Comments

Just in case you’re a new reader in this invisible community sewn together by coffee and stories and writing and [...]

Something for Everyone

Tricia Lott Williford June 26, 2012 1 Comment

I walked into David’s Bridal in search of a dress for my brother’s wedding, where I will stand as his [...]

Blue Dot

Tricia Lott Williford June 24, 2012 1 Comment

I might be a follower. At least in the physical sense. I have discovered this self awareness: the extent to [...]

I Raise My Glass

Tricia Lott Williford June 19, 2012 23 Comments

I like wine and I love Jesus. I go to church on Saturday evening; this does not mean I don’t [...]

On his Day

Tricia Lott Williford June 17, 2012 6 Comments

Happy Father’s Day, Love. You did a damn good job.

Typical Morning-Of. There’s Some Kind of Law.

Tricia Lott Williford June 16, 2012 No Comments

We are running away for Father’s Day weekend, and the morning-of is panning out like all mornings-of do: when it’s [...]

Just a Bit Off

Tricia Lott Williford June 15, 2012 4 Comments

I decided to take ‘the day off’ today, since I was emotionally trashed yesterday and – what does that look [...]

That’s What You Are.

Tricia Lott Williford June 14, 2012 No Comments

“Tyler, do you know what that is?” “My basketball shirt.” “No, under it. That bone right there.” I push on [...]

Has Everyone Noticed?

Tricia Lott Williford June 12, 2012 7 Comments

“Has everyone here noticed that my mommy is getting a little bit fat?” “You think so, Ty?” I ask. “Yep. [...]

Love Notes

Tricia Lott Williford June 12, 2012 1 Comment

Dear Tucker and Tyler, My goodness, I love you. Tucker, I love your careful, linear thinking, your problem solving, and [...]

The First Wedding

Tricia Lott Williford June 11, 2012 5 Comments

The first wedding without Robb. The first wedding with my boys in company. The first wedding at which the bride [...]

We are going to a Wedding Today.

Tricia Lott Williford June 9, 2012 17 Comments

And this is not water-based ink you see all over them. Tucker’s eyelids notwithstanding. I’m blogging about it instead of [...]

The Springtime Purge

Tricia Lott Williford June 8, 2012 4 Comments

My home is undergoing a weight loss plan: it’s time for the springtime purge. Today, I combed through the basement, [...]

Taste Buds

Tricia Lott Williford June 7, 2012 1 Comment

“Tyler, can I taste that?” “You wouldn’t like it, Tuck. It tastes like shoes.” Well, that’s one approach to keep [...]

Lipstick

Tricia Lott Williford June 7, 2012 3 Comments

Every writer has routines. Perhaps superstitions. A favorite song or CD or playlist to write to. A must-have candle burning. [...]

Nearly Irreversible

Tricia Lott Williford June 6, 2012 5 Comments

Dear Tricia, I just want to thank you again for sharing your story. Your recount of Robb’s death is forever [...]

Look Who Came to the Party

Tricia Lott Williford May 27, 2012 7 Comments

Once upon a time, there was a girl. The girl’s friend had a birthday party. The friend invited the girl. [...]

To Learn to Deserve

Tricia Lott Williford May 27, 2012 1 Comment

There’s luck in art. There’s the gift. You can’t earn that. You can’t deserve it. But you can learn skill, [...]

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