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Arguing with the Ones Who Bring the Daisies

Tricia Lott Williford October 9, 2020 27 Comments

“Because this business of becoming conscious, of being a writer, is ultimately about asking yourself, How alive am I willing [...]

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 [...]

Trauma, Triggers, and Marriage: Hello, December.

Tricia Lott Williford December 12, 2016 No Comments

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 1 Comment

We were riding in the car and I decided to maximize our time by holding a little family meeting to [...]

Shopping for a Wedding Dress with Boys

Tricia Lott Williford March 29, 2016 3 Comments

“Guys, I have a super important invitation for you. I have to tell you, it’s not something most children get [...]

To The Handsome Man Who Didn’t Recognize Me

Tricia Lott Williford October 23, 2015 1 Comment

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 7 Comments

Look at this greatness right here. My name is Tricia, and I am a Starbucks barista. It was really kind [...]

That Thing Called Brave

Tricia Lott Williford August 6, 2015 6 Comments

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. [...]

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 No Comments

I feel like I can call Jon Acuff my friend because it’s a liberty I need to take, since one [...]

Let’s Get This ‘Baby’ Ready for the World

Tricia Lott Williford January 5, 2015 1 Comment

Books are like babies. Hard to wait for, lots of work, and you can only hope it’s not ugly. All [...]

Bear v. Man or Boy?

Tricia Lott Williford November 30, 2014 No Comments

“Poppa, if a bear came after us, would you let him eat us? Or would you fight him?” “I would [...]

Let Me Tell You Something About Sara Groves

Tricia Lott Williford October 30, 2014 No Comments

She stood so close to me with her hand on my arm. Her voice is so gentle and her words [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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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