
Winters’ Day In
Conversations on life, faith, stories, and creativity from author Talena Winters.
Pour a cuppa and stay awhile.

The Hard Way
Getting your tongue stuck to the swing set is a Canadian winter tradition, amiright?
The Classic Question (Ginger or Mary Ann?)
I never imagined my preteen boys would have this debate, but here we are…


Angels Among Us
An unplanned overnight adventure, the kindness of near-strangers, and why one should never leave home without one’s knitting.


Hockey Night In Canada
How the hockey rivalry of the Battle of Alberta brought my family together.

Attitude Check
Sometimes what comes out of the mouths of our babes chastens the parents… which proves how much we learn from our kids.

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.


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 relationships—including the name I ended up with.