Wintersβ 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.
Through the Fire
Weβre in the worst wildfire season in Albertaβs history, but thereβs a lot of other life stuff happening too. Thankfully, most of itβs good.
The Ballad of the Brown V-neck Sweater
After three years, I have finally finished the first adult sweater design I have ever attempted. Yay!
Stories and Embers
My energyβs low, so instead of pondering life like I usually do, hereβs a little round-up of some of my recent projects you might be interested in.
Narrowing My Focus
Iβve been busy and trying to do all the things, so itβs time to slow down again and focus on whatβs next.
Some weeks, we crawl instead of walk
I felt slower than usual this week, but still ended up with some cool things for my readers and knitting customers. And I got to be social, too.
This Train Track Goes Both Ways
Taking a moment to look back at how far Iβve come before looking to the immediate future again.
Peaks and Valleys
When the blahs happen two weeks a month, itβs not just depressionβ¦ Also, update on my slow productivity mission, what I did this week in my business (hint: knitting pattern update), and some sad news about my grandmother.
Knitting Book Review: Socks from the Toe Up by Wendy D. Johnson
Lovely photography and a variety of options in a clean, minimalist design as fresh as new snow.
LYS Spotlight: Quintessential Knits in Duvall, WA, USA
A riot of colour, knitwear eye candy, and touchable texture reigns in this small town Local Yarn Store.
Developing Successful Habits
My approach to goal-setting for 2020, plus my holiday highlights photo album.
Random Wordings
Updates on my brain state, what Iβve been up to with writing, knitting, and more, Patreon, author life, and a giveaway for my readers.
Big Release Week Ahead for Books and Knitting Patterns
New fantasy novella coming, a new dragon thriller story, and a new knitting pattern. Yep, just a few things going on! (And you can read my upcoming mermaid fantasy book for free!)
Equilibrium: What a Rush!
Today, I had an epiphany. I realized that my idealized state of βbalanceβ and true homeostasis are not the same thing. This is going to change everythingβ¦