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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 [...]

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 [...]

“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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

I Choose To

Tricia Lott Williford May 16, 2012 4 Comments

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Sidewalk Etching

Tricia Lott Williford April 29, 2012 7 Comments

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. [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

My Loves

Tricia Lott Williford April 1, 2012 No Comments

Go, Dog. Go.

Tricia Lott Williford March 29, 2012 3 Comments

I get it, buddy. A reader understands: sometimes you can’t wait until you get home.

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