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.… Read more
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,… Read more
When the Speaking Is Done Tricia Lott Williford May 27, 2012 3 Comments I love speaking and teaching. It’s a gift God has given to me: he wrote me into a family of… Read more
Little Grads Tricia Lott Williford May 23, 2012 3 Comments On the last day of school, I have memories of leaping out of bed and tumbling out the door, ready… Read more
“My Dad” Tricia Lott Williford May 21, 2012 2 Comments In the same week that the kindergarteners hosted Queen for a Day, they also hosted Popcorn with Pops. (Which, Tucker… Read more
Nice Catch Tricia Lott Williford May 20, 2012 4 Comments Tyler jumped out of the pool to throw up into my hand. And I caught it. Yesterday, Tucker had too… Read more
For now, Sit Tight. Tricia Lott Williford May 19, 2012 No Comments Dear Myself, 20 years ago: Your dad bought you a margarita on your date with him tonight. He will truly… Read more
Feels Like it Might Be Tricia Lott Williford May 18, 2012 3 Comments You say to yourself, It’s been a while since I’ve felt this, But it feels like it might be… Hope.… Read more
Petunias: Part I of III Tricia Lott Williford May 16, 2012 5 Comments Several years ago, Robb traveled on an extended business trip to Texas on a catastrophe team to bring relief and… Read more
Gift Exchange Tricia Lott Williford May 9, 2012 9 Comments I like to be a Yes Girl. I like to say yes as much as possible, whenever I can. It’s… Read more
Irrevocable Tricia Lott Williford May 5, 2012 3 Comments “Well, she’s not a widow anymore since she has gotten remarried.” A neighbor tells me this, nodding casually to another… Read more
First Time Listening Tricia Lott Williford May 3, 2012 No Comments I’m not a great first time listener. I have a long history of believing I’ll have more time, that I’ll… Read more
The Impersonation v. The Influence Tricia Lott Williford April 19, 2012 1 Comment Some artists resist the influence of other artists. Some actors deny opportunities to study other actors playing the same role.… Read more
Personal Condiments Tricia Lott Williford April 18, 2012 5 Comments Tyler, in a perpetual effort to get into my stuff, slathered himself with a cucumber-based lotion. He sniffed the inside… Read more
A Most Tremendous Evening Tricia Lott Williford April 14, 2012 7 Comments I am reeling with joy and wordlessness from a most tremendous evening at The Chapel in Akron, Ohio last night.… Read more
To Choose Innocence Tricia Lott Williford April 14, 2012 1 Comment Today I read about “choosing innocence.” Living in innocence: the place where Jesus chose to live. Henri says, “In that… Read more
I Raise My Coffee Mug Tricia Lott Williford April 13, 2012 27 Comments Thank you for reading my words today. Thank you for choosing to settle in with me, to pour your cup… Read more
Just One Cold Day Tricia Lott Williford April 4, 2012 6 Comments I can’t remember a time in my life when I have shown such a vested interest in the buds of… Read more