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Arguing with the Ones Who Bring the Daisies
Tricia Lott Williford
October 9, 2020
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“Because this business of becoming conscious, of being a writer, is ultimately about asking yourself, How alive am I willing…
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First of all, Thank You.
Tricia Lott Williford
January 23, 2019
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[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…
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Trauma, Triggers, and Marriage: Hello, December.
Tricia Lott Williford
December 12, 2016
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I’m going along, minding my own business, creating this new and beautiful life just the way I want it to…
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Uniforms are not Costumes.
Tricia Lott Williford
September 1, 2016
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We were riding in the car and I decided to maximize our time by holding a little family meeting to…
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Shopping for a Wedding Dress with Boys
Tricia Lott Williford
March 29, 2016
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“Guys, I have a super important invitation for you. I have to tell you, it’s not something most children get…
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To The Handsome Man Who Didn’t Recognize Me
Tricia Lott Williford
October 23, 2015
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Dear Very Handsome Man, “Whatchya workin’ on?” is really a pretty great opener to a conversation with a writer. Engaged, listening…
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Look Who’s Wearing The Green Apron
Tricia Lott Williford
September 14, 2015
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Look at this greatness right here. My name is Tricia, and I am a Starbucks barista. It was really kind…
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That Thing Called Brave
Tricia Lott Williford
August 6, 2015
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And so, the pins are out of Tucker’s foot. We can officially say he is tougher than nails. Because, oh…
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Some Things Do Not Stop Being
Tricia Lott Williford
June 24, 2015
9 Comments
The subject of this blog post asked that I take it down based on the personal backlash he has received.…
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4 Ways To Help Someone in Crisis
Tricia Lott Williford
June 4, 2015
3 Comments
I’m not particularly qualified by profession or education to offer counseling or therapy, wisdom or advice. I don’t have a…
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The Answer I Didn’t Know I Needed
Tricia Lott Williford
May 15, 2015
7 Comments
A writer’s conference is a the craziest mixed bag of personalities. It’s like a store-bought bag of mixed Jelly Belly…
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That Moment When I was Ridiculous with Jon Acuff
Tricia Lott Williford
April 24, 2015
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I feel like I can call Jon Acuff my friend because it’s a liberty I need to take, since one…
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Let’s Get This ‘Baby’ Ready for the World
Tricia Lott Williford
January 5, 2015
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Books are like babies. Hard to wait for, lots of work, and you can only hope it’s not ugly. All…
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Bear v. Man or Boy?
Tricia Lott Williford
November 30, 2014
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“Poppa, if a bear came after us, would you let him eat us? Or would you fight him?” “I would…
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Let Me Tell You Something About Sara Groves
Tricia Lott Williford
October 30, 2014
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She stood so close to me with her hand on my arm. Her voice is so gentle and her words…
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Old Men and McDonalds and I Didn’t Make This Up.
Tricia Lott Williford
September 9, 2014
8 Comments
“That looks like a good stretch,” he said as he walked by my table. He made vicarious stretching sounds while…
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Happy Sunshiny Thoughts
Tricia Lott Williford
April 7, 2014
4 Comments
It’s not that I mean to disagree. It’s just that I disagree. Tricia, I’m so sorry you lost your husband,…
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Online Dating: So, There’s That.
Tricia Lott Williford
March 11, 2014
2 Comments
“So, tell me your story?” We’ve got to somehow address the children we’ve each mentioned, and how they came…
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Somehow I Didn’t Punch Him In the Neck
Tricia Lott Williford
January 16, 2014
3 Comments
So, remember when I was all lit about about the book When We Were on Fire? And I invited all…
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When Authenticity Was a Poor Choice
Tricia Lott Williford
October 29, 2013
5 Comments
“Good morning, Tricia! And how are you today?” I have a half-second lead time to decide: to be authentic or…
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