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Syndicated is a Wonderful Word.

Tricia Lott Williford April 9, 2020 5 Comments

So many new things are happening in these crazy times, you guys. Like the fact that I seem to have [...]

Jesus Didn’t Parent Toddlers: A Love Letter to the Parents of Littles

Tricia Lott Williford April 2, 2020 1 Comment

Parents of Preschoolers and Toddlers, this season is the real deal, isn’t it? You are in the t-r-e-n-c-h-e-s. When my [...]

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Blogging to Build Your Platform

Tricia Lott Williford March 30, 2020 2 Comments

In the writing world, your “Platform” is the broad term for “the people who listen to you.” The size of [...]

The Passport You Don’t Need Yet

Tricia Lott Williford October 10, 2019 13 Comments

“Tricia, how can I stop living in fear? I’m worried that something will happen to the person I love. How [...]

Live It Well.

Tricia Lott Williford September 17, 2019 4 Comments

“I would do it all again. I wouldn’t have spared myself any of the pain that I have gone through [...]

“It gets better.”

Tricia Lott Williford July 29, 2019 33 Comments

“Mom, I wish you had some kind of record of the things I said when I was little.” The incredulous [...]

Springtime Snow and Sad Days

Tricia Lott Williford May 21, 2019 No Comments

Yep. It snowed. Quite a bit, actually. Summer break starts on Friday, the community pools open on Monday, and we [...]

But If I Slow Down…

Tricia Lott Williford December 12, 2018 9 Comments

Two days ago, I barreled through my to-do list. It probably looks like yours, errands and groceries and dinner and [...]

My Morning with a Rabbi and a Just a Touch of Eyeliner

Tricia Lott Williford June 26, 2018 8 Comments

I am vacationing with all my men this week, which means coffee and books and naps and zero wifi. So [...]

Snakes in Santa Fe

Tricia Lott Williford May 18, 2018 7 Comments

It turns out that Santa Fe doesn’t have nearly as many snakes as I thought. I thought the whole city [...]

A Mother’s Day Invitation: You Can Do This

Tricia Lott Williford May 2, 2018 1 Comment

I am so delighted to partner with Mission Hills Church for Mother’s Day Weekend, May 12-13. They’ve invited me to [...]

Middle-School-Cafeteria Confidence

Tricia Lott Williford January 26, 2018 3 Comments

Well, I’m about to be a Middle School Parent. We went to the Parents’ Information Night this week, to dip [...]

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Inside the Therapist’s Office

Tricia Lott Williford August 9, 2017 8 Comments

One of the funny gifts of the internet are the friends I’ve never met. There are people who engage my [...]

You’re Invited to The Tattered Cover: This Sunday!

Tricia Lott Williford July 15, 2017 1 Comment

If you’re in the Denver area this weekend, I’d love to see you on Sunday as The Tattered Cover at [...]

Want to Listen Instead? The Audible Version of You Can Do This!

Tricia Lott Williford July 13, 2017 4 Comments

You guys, I’m so excited to present this to you, especially those of you who have long drives in the [...]

The Day Seth Godin Congratulated Me on Writing a Bestseller

Tricia Lott Williford June 24, 2017 2 Comments

Bustling through the Denver International Airport, I followed Peter into the Tattered Cover to see if they carried You Can [...]

Let’s Start the Conversation.

Tricia Lott Williford June 21, 2017 5 Comments

Your Story in Six Words

Tricia Lott Williford June 21, 2017 No Comments

I’m honored to have my words featured as a devotional with Proverbs 31 Ministries today. Here’s an excerpt of the story they shared [...]

“You Can Do This” Giveaway: Tricia’s Favorite Things!

Tricia Lott Williford June 20, 2017 1 Comment

Here. Come and sit with me. I’ve got a nice spot reserved for us here at my table, with a [...]

Ladies and Gentlemen, It’s Book Day.

Tricia Lott Williford June 15, 2017 1 Comment

Today is the day, my friends. It’s Book Day. On this day, You Can Do This takes her place in [...]

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