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

Photo Friday: Made of Stories
"Each day has a story that deserves to be told, because we are made of stories. I mean, scientists say that human beings are made of atoms, but a little bird told me that we are also made of stories." - Eduardo Galeano

Photo Friday: Behind the Stories, and a Sneak Preview
Translating imaginary people into the real world can require quite a bit of research. My hope is that while I entertain, my story makes a difference. My current novel is set in San Francisco, Edmonton, and Mumbai. Here's a sneak preview...

Photo Friday: Stories That Matter
Stories matter. But stories like this--that show real humans being brave and loving and compassionate--they are what matter most.

Photo Friday: Knit with Hope
"Knit on with confidence and hope in all crises." Elizabeth Zimmerman

Photo Friday: Knitting is Love
Knitting is a lot of things. And as much as I love it, to me, knitting is more than just a craft--knitting for someone IS love.

Photo Friday: Love
"The fragrance always remains on the hand that gives the rose." - Mahatma Gandhi
Random acts of kindness are one of the sweetest ways to love someone, don't you think?

All The Pretty Flowers
The weekend before last, our dear friends Mark and Colleen came down for an unexpected, but much-enjoyed visit from Yellowknife. Colleen and I took a walk in the woods, and espied some very pretty things.