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Winters’ Day In
Conversations on life, faith, stories, and creativity from author Talena Winters.
Pour a cuppa and stay awhile.
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Book Review: "The Redemption" by MaryLu Tyndall
From the first pixelated page, The Redemption had me hooked. There was danger, suspense, personal growth, and yes, a little mystery.
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Teaching Kids Great Values
My review of the fantastic audiobook products from Brite Music. Teach your kids great values and how to stay safe from drugs and other perils with their high-quality and entertaining curriculum. It worked for me, and it’s working for my kids.
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The Facts Were These...
I have, for the first time in my adult life, found a show that I actually want to watch every single week. Why I love Pushing Daisies.
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My Secret Obsession
Thoughts on great epic movies and stories, and my new-found favourite: the 2005 Pride and Prejudice movie.
Recommended Reading
A list of my favourite books for living and entertainment as of this writing.
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Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read.*
Reading and a Jude story.