What Not To Say - Tricia Lott Williford

Arguing with the Ones Who Bring the Daisies

by Tricia Lott Williford | Oct 9, 2020 | Courage, On My Mind, Think Like An Artist, TLW, What Not To Say

“Because this business of becoming conscious, of being a writer, is ultimately about asking yourself, How alive am I willing to be?” ~ Anne Lamott I wrote a piece last week that got chewed to bits on the interwebs. Chewed. To. Bits. I mean, not by everyone. Probably...

First of all, Thank You.

by Tricia Lott Williford | Jan 23, 2019 | I Am Ridiculous, Peter, What Not To Say

You are wonderful, this sea of you who read my words. Peter and I have been so overwhelmed by the outpouring of your hearts in response to sharing his story on Monday. You have written to tell us about your stories, your families, your celebrations, and your...

Trauma, Triggers, and Marriage: Hello, December.

by Tricia Lott Williford | Dec 12, 2016 | Deep Sadness, Holidays, Remembering, What Not To Say

I’m going along, minding my own business, creating this new and beautiful life just the way I want it to be, and suddenly it’s December. There we are, singing Christmas songs in the car, and suddenly I need to change the station. There are holiday scents in the air,...

Uniforms are not Costumes.

by Tricia Lott Williford | Sep 1, 2016 | I Am Ridiculous, Tuck, Tyler, What Not To Say

We were riding in the car and I decided to maximize our time by holding a little family meeting to map out the week while everybody is here and captive. I whip out my Bullet Journal and talk through the items on the calendar. Meetings, lessons, and all the color-coded...

Shopping for a Wedding Dress with Boys

by Tricia Lott Williford | Mar 29, 2016 | All Boy, Love Comes Back, Parenting, What Not To Say

“Guys, I have a super important invitation for you. I have to tell you, it’s not something most children get to do, and especially not boys. But I think you’re equal to the challenge.” They think about this, pretending like I haven’t just laid down the most inviting...

To The Handsome Man Who Didn’t Recognize Me

by Tricia Lott Williford | Oct 23, 2015 | Girl Meets Boy, What Not To Say

Dear Very Handsome Man, “Whatchya workin’ on?” is really a pretty great opener to a conversation with a writer. Engaged, listening – all the things writers appreciate. That was a very, very good start. And I do love the irony of you asking me...