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Sunday Letter: September 2024

September 1, 2024 By Talya Tate Boerner 5 Comments

Hello, Sunday Letter friends! September is here.

Goodness. Weren’t we celebrating Memorial Day ten minutes ago? And now, Labor Day is here to close out another summer.

Did I do all the things on my summer bucket list? Probably not. (I can’t even remember what those things were.)

Our family recently spent a fabulous week together at Lake Norfork. Bravo for unseasonably cool weather and family traditions. Lake time is always good for my soul; even more so when my kids are there and the air is not stifling.

Sunday Letter: August 2024

August 11, 2024 By Talya Tate Boerner 13 Comments

Dear Sunday Letter friends,

Recently, I spoke to a group of Arkansas librarians about the importance of storytelling, and in particular, how I find inspiration. By now you probably know nature and gardening are huge creative influences for me. Being surrounded by the natural world and caring for the plants I’m growing colors my world.

There’s much to anticipate as we steam ahead towards fall.

Fall is like spring in reverse. Heat begins to unspool, the trees enjoy a pleasant morning breeze, and the asters finally bloom.Continue Reading

Sunday Letter: July 2024

July 7, 2024 By Talya Tate Boerner

Dear Sunday Letter friends,

Once Independence Day is behind us, I imagine we are coasting on the downhill side of the summer Ferris wheel. How did that happen already?

Our 4th of July celebration started with a yummy potluck with friends (is there anything better?) and ended with the most delightful sort of fireworks—the rumble of thunder, a lightning show, and much-needed RAIN! Until the rain, the temperature was downright rude. Since the rain, we’ve had a pleasant cool down. I think we might survive summer.Continue Reading

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