BOOKS
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SPANISH ROOTS
WINSTON WEEKLY October 4, 2026 Vol. 4, No. 40 SPANISH ROOTS[1] Spanish explorer Don Juan Ponce was the first European to reach what was initially named La Florida. More than fifty years later, St. Augustine, Florida was founded by Don Pedro Menendez de Avile. The oldest city in the United States, St. Augustine is known… Read more
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HATCHLINGS
WINSTON WEEKLY September 27, 2026 Vol. 4, No. 39 HATCHLINGS[1] Sea turtles are as interesting as they are vulnerable. Along Florida’s beaches, the six-month average nesting season is critical to their long-term survival. Even with dedicated conservation efforts, the hatchling survival rate is 1 in 1,000. In the darkness, adult females come ashore at night… Read more
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SUNDAY THROWBACK
WINSTON WEEKLY September 13, 2026 Vol. 4, No. 37 SUNDAY THROWBACK[1] Just a little over two years ago, I made a shift I had not expected. Since then, much of life has been filled with shifts I did not expect. Perhaps life has always been this way, and I am simply more aware of it… Read more
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LOVE OF LABOR
WINSTON WEEKLY September 6, 2026 Vol. 4, No. 36 LOVE OF LABOR [1] Henry Ford once said, “Life, as I see it is not a location, but a journey. Life flows” Life indeed flows in multiple ways. Behind the scenes of the Labor Day picnics, parades, and other events, individuals selflessly ensure venues are clean… Read more
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FOSTER FATHERS
WINSTON WEEKLY[1] June 21, 2026 Vol. 4, No. 25 FOSTER FATHERS Fathers come in all shapes and sizes, leading to the phrase “Dad bod.” But a lesser-known and much more important phrase is “Dad flipper” or more accurately, @fosterdadflipper. A badge proudly worn by Peter Mutabazi who has fostered more than forty children, Peter understands… Read more
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THE HEART OF IT
WINSTON WEEKLY[1] June 14, 2026 Vol. 4, No. 24 THE HEART OF IT[2] When I began developing Winston Weekly and the foundation for my “author world” in 2000, four words kept coming to mind, “Learn, live, love, read.” It is thus perhaps not surprising that Allen Levi’s debut novel, Theo of Golden, resonated with me,… Read more
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JUMPING JACKRABBITS
WINSTON WEEKLY[1] May 31, 2026 Vol. 4, No. 22 JUMPING JACKRABBITS[2] Although their name suggests otherwise, jackrabbits are hares, not rabbits. Their ability to run up to 35 miles per hour and leap up to fifteen feet in a single bound is remarkable. Born fully furred except for their ears, they can grow to nearly… Read more
