
Winters’ Day In
Conversations on life, faith, stories, and creativity from author Talena Winters.
Pour a cuppa and stay awhile.

The Hard Way
Getting your tongue stuck to the swing set is a Canadian winter tradition, amiright?
The Classic Question (Ginger or Mary Ann?)
I never imagined my preteen boys would have this debate, but here we are…


Angels Among Us
An unplanned overnight adventure, the kindness of near-strangers, and why one should never leave home without one’s knitting.


First-Name Basis
Some names are more pronounceable than others—especially when it comes to Russian composers.






Hockey Night In Canada
How the hockey rivalry of the Battle of Alberta brought my family together.

Dammed Beavers!
A hilarious and completely true exchange with the State of Michigan on behalf of some beavers they wanted to fine for their dams.

Free Falling into the Calling
I was recently reminded how little control we have over our fates. This vignette of a giant swing ride at an amusement park feels about the same.