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.
Attitude Check
Sometimes what comes out of the mouths of our babes chastens the parents⦠which proves how much we learn from our kids.
βInspired By Borschtβ Beet Soup
A vegetables-only beet soup that draws its inspiration from traditional borscht.
βWalking in the Sonlightβ Demo
Adventures in uploading my music, and the audio track for the Christian pop song I wrote, βWalking in the Sonlightβ.
A Hopeful Song for Melancholy Moments
A song I wrote about comfort in Godβs presence when feeling alone.
Italian Turkey Soup
Yummy Italian Turkey Soup to help use up those Thanksgiving leftovers!
Oh, Beautiful Stock! (Chicken Stock Recipe)
"Stock to a cook is voice to a singer."
-Anonymous
My Latest Reading Fix
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets did not disappoint. Not a review, but definitely an endorsement!
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.