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.
Eternal Truths in a Minor Key
After a pianistβs unexpected performance challenged my assumptions, I realized we all need to seek truth for ourselvesβwhether about music, faith, or traditionβeven when it looks or sounds different than we expect.
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.
The Blessings of Being a Busy Young Mom
I canβt tell you how often I heard βSo, youβre busy!β as a young mom. And I was. But it was a busy-ness I chose, and would absolutely choose again.
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.
Create-a-Shake
Shakes and smoothies are tasty and healthy breakfast and snack options, especially if your kids (or you!) have a hard time consuming some of the nutritious stuff on it's own. Hide it in a fruit-and-creamy concoction, and it's kind of like that song from Mary Poppins: "A spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down..."
Why I Was Destined To Marry A "W" (or The Power of A Nickname)
The full story of how a silly high school nickname prophesied the rest of my serious dating relationshipsβincluding the name I ended up with.
Kool-Aid Playdough Recipe
Here is the playdough recipe I use, given to me long ago by my friend Vicki. It's easy, it's fun, and if little tummies happen to ingest a bit, it's not the end of the world. (Although still better for them not to.)
