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

Photo Friday: True Love
"Then the world discovers as my book ends how to make two lovers of friends."


Pants are optional—but they’re a start
When everything extraneous has been stripped from your life by a loss, and you are left naked and broken, sometimes just getting your pants on in the morning is a big deal. But you look for those moments that you see progress, too. Moving forward, whether in small steps, or giant leaps--in the end, that's the only thing I can really ask of myself.

Moving On and Holding On
I'm terrified of the things about my lost son that I am forgetting. Every day that passes feels like it is taking me one day farther away from my boy.

Ringing in the New Year with Sleigh Ride Fun
A quick recap of our holidays, including two very fun sleigh ride adventures we got to experience—and I got to photograph!

To the Finish Line
This past weekend, our family went down to Red Deer to support Jason as he ran his first "Super" Spartan Race, which is 8 miles in length (and 20-plus obstacles).

Jason Winters on Becoming a Spartan
Some people love to push themselves to test their own limits. My husband is one of them.

“This is True Love... you think this happens everyday?”*
Our wedding day also happened to be our college graduation day. We didn't know that they would coincide when we booked the church! Needless to say, neither of us made it to the cap-and-gown ceremony. But I liked my other gown and Jason's suit better.

My Latest Challenge: Woodworking
I tackled making some shelves of my own design. They’re not works of art, but they’re very practical.

Costume Diary: Captain Jack Sparrow, Part Two
The full Captain Jack Sparrow costume results on my handsome pirate.

Summer Book List
A list of my planned reading for the next few months. It’s ambitious, but I intend to indulge myself!



Penne Pasta in Juniper Rosa Sauce
Penne Pasta in Juniper Rosa Sauce recipe. Make this when you need a fast food supper, but without the fast food!