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.
Fancy Turkey and Feta Casserole
Something a little tasty, and a little special, to use up those turkey leftovers.
Fall Bounty Yam and Apple Soup
The ultimate "comfort food" soup. Slightly sweet with a smooth texture and plenty of flavour.
Thankful for a Legacy of Wisdom and Resourcefulness
On this Thanksgiving Day, Iβm thankful for the generations that came before and the one my husband and I are raising up.
Ode of the Moving (A Pioneerβs Poem)
A parody of βIn Flanderβs Fieldsβ about the βjoysβ of moving.
My Latest Challenge: Woodworking
I tackled making some shelves of my own design. Theyβre not works of art, but theyβre very practical.
Mulled Cranberry Apple Cider
This recipe got particular rave reviews this past weekend. I would like to lay exclusive claim to the origin, but I am pretty sure I stole the idea from one of my aunties. Enjoy!
Costume Diary: Captain Jack Sparrow, Part Two
The full Captain Jack Sparrow costume results on my handsome pirate.
Costume Diary: Captain Jack, part One
The background of my Captain Jack Sparrow costume for my husband, along with photos of the shirt and vest.
First-Name Basis
Some names are more pronounceable than othersβespecially when it comes to Russian composers.
Choosing the Good Day
A personal story about how even when anxiety hits, we still have some agency over how much we choose to accept its influence.