Talena Winters 7/29/19 Talena Winters 7/29/19

5 Unexpected Benefits I've Received from my Writing Career

Five things I’m grateful that have happened because I chose this winding road that I may not have been blessed with otherwise. Plus, I finally share the story of how I ended up in the mud!

Talena Winters 5/11/18 Talena Winters 5/11/18

Whirlwind Road Trip

Photo recap of a whirlwind weekend road trip to Seattle, Washington, with a ton of natural beauty along the way.

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A Winter's Day In "Through the Lens"

Today, I had a break from writing. So it was kind of a look-at-life-through-the-lens sort of day. Here are a few things my camera and I saw. Also, I was so honoured to be featured on Mary DeMuth's podcast the Restory Show.

Talena Winters 12/19/16 Talena Winters 12/19/16

Happy Holidays!

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Photo Friday: Memories of Sunshine

Nothing like a few garden herbs growing inside in winter to bring back memories of summer. Oh, sunshine, how do I miss thee? Let me count the ways...

Talena Winters 11/18/16 Talena Winters 11/18/16

Photo Friday: Memories of India

Tiptoeing through time and space back to India, where we made friends for life--and where our love story began.

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Photo Friday: Grateful for Simple Pleasures

Tea, books, knitting, eating, cuddling, chocolate... This is a small celebration of some of my favourite simple pleasures. What makes your list?

Talena Winters 10/14/16 Talena Winters 10/14/16

Photo Friday: Grateful for the Seasons

Winter arrived yesterday. I miss autumn already.

Talena Winters 10/7/16 Talena Winters 10/7/16

Photo Friday: Grateful for the Harvest

Some years, the garden just sucks. But this year, my flourishing herbs and giant carrots and surprise petunias all worked together to heal my hurting heart. And I am so grateful for it.

Talena Winters 9/30/16 Talena Winters 9/30/16

Photo Friday: Become Vulnerable

By opening up your heart and showing others your weaknesses as well as your strengths, you become more of who you are, and give others permission to do the same. Isn't that the most loving thing to do?

Talena Winters 9/23/16 Talena Winters 9/23/16

Photo Friday: Become Brave

The theme of my life for the last several months has been about becoming brave. My life has become less about protecting myself, and more about how my life can bless others. Sometimes, the things I have done have cost me. But for the most part, they have helped my heart and my courage to grow. Here are some lessons I've learned on the way.