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A Brand New, Shiny and Sparkly Decade

Tricia Lott Williford July 26, 2019 8 Comments

Last year at this time, all I really wanted in the world was to turn Forty. You guys, I am [...]

You guys. The Night Stand was WET.

Tricia Lott Williford June 29, 2019 5 Comments

So. Here’s the scene. It was finally time for Tucker to go to camp. And by “finally,” I mean that [...]

Two Boys, Two Bikes, Two Dads

Tricia Lott Williford June 16, 2019 No Comments

Sometimes it’s fitting to revisit the best truths. Today seems like a day for the best and the truths. This [...]

Sam the Friendship Dog

Tricia Lott Williford May 9, 2019 3 Comments

“Is he a police dog?” “No, he’s a friendship dog.” “Why is he here?” “We brought him to your school [...]

A White Wolf in the Living Room

Tricia Lott Williford April 27, 2019 5 Comments

So, let me set the stage. We had just finished a two-day baseball tournament, and we were – all of [...]

Five Things to Say Every Day

Tricia Lott Williford February 12, 2019 1 Comment

Two of my third graders are getting married. It’s so weird when I say it that way, since they’re hardly [...]

First of all, Thank You.

Tricia Lott Williford January 23, 2019 10 Comments

[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 [...]

Parents, Patients, and Bendy Straws: The Hospital Waiting Room

Tricia Lott Williford December 6, 2018 2 Comments

The waiting room in the surgery center at Children’s Hospital is a tender place. So many parents. So much waiting. [...]

I don’t usually do costumes…

Tricia Lott Williford October 31, 2018 3 Comments

I couldn’t help myself. Peter is going as himself. And I am Pete’s Dragon. Or as Tyler said, “what [...]

SCARSDALE, NY – SEPTEMBER 15, 2013: A tall Starbucks coffee in f

Listen, If I Don’t Get My Coffee…

Tricia Lott Williford September 29, 2018 4 Comments

I can’t say I really wanted to see the top of a mountain during our anniversary trip to New Mexico. [...]

Surgeons, Lumps, and a Golf Ball

Tricia Lott Williford September 14, 2018 4 Comments

So, Peter had this pain in his back. We thought it was an overworked muscle, so I massaged it for [...]

And I’m Okay with Annoyed.

Tricia Lott Williford July 5, 2018 No Comments

With a tone of disgust and indignation, one of my children said: “Mom, Peter always wants the best for you. [...]

He Didn’t Have to Be

Tricia Lott Williford June 17, 2018 1 Comment

When a single mom goes out on a date with somebody new It always winds up feeling more like a [...]

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More than Filtered Cheekbones

Tricia Lott Williford June 15, 2018 11 Comments

I changed my cover photo on Facebook. It had been a picture of Peter and me enjoying ice cream cones [...]

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A List of Happy

Tricia Lott Williford May 30, 2018 4 Comments

Car Talk. “Let’s make a list of happiness,” I say. We were somewhere south on I-25, far enough south that [...]

On the Road: A Recipe for Traveling Together

Tricia Lott Williford May 26, 2018 1 Comment

We are a certain two people who will be married for two years on Monday. Such a celebration certainly calls [...]

Crystal Gale Hair

Tricia Lott Williford April 24, 2018 2 Comments

Our server had long, dark hair that went down to her knees. Peter said she had Crystal Gale hair. I [...]

Just Try Not To Laugh

Tricia Lott Williford April 12, 2018 1 Comment

The sheets are slit. Who slit the sheets? Whoever slit the sheets is a good sheet slitter. It’s our family-favorite [...]

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The Thing about a Backyard Fountain

Tricia Lott Williford March 18, 2018 1 Comment

“Tell me if I should pour your coffee or not.” “Yes, I’d like for you to pour my coffee,” I [...]

Sometimes I Do Things Peter Hates.

Tricia Lott Williford March 9, 2018 4 Comments

There are things I do that Peter hates. Maybe hate is a strong word. But maybe it isn’t. Like, I [...]

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