Winters’ Day In

Spilling the tea since 2006. Wanna cuppa?

Conversations on life, faith, stories, and creativity from author and songwriter (and aspiring mermaid) Talena Winters.

Blog Archives

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The Good, the Bad, and the Wicked

In which I explore the Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West (both the book, the Wicked musical, and the history of this story), and what Elphaba and Batman have in common.

Talena Winters 6/29/21 Talena Winters 6/29/21

Sweet Inspirational Stories to Beat the Heat

I’m loving these sweet inspirational books and shows right now…

Talena Winters 4/3/20 Talena Winters 4/3/20

Can Someone Stop the World? I’d Like to Get Off.

Personal update about the current pandemic, The Sphinx’s Heart (it’s two books now!), our new dog, and more.

Talena Winters 2/23/16 Talena Winters 2/23/16

7 Awesome Canadian Things

Shows, artists, labels, memes, and, of course, tea!

Talena Winters 8/4/09 Talena Winters 8/4/09

Current Top 5’s (Music, Books, Movies)

My current favourite books, movies, and music.

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Pushing Daisies: The Show that Made Me Fall in Love with TV

I have, for the first time in my adult life, found a show that I actually want to watch every single week. Why I love Pushing Daisies.