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They say it’s your birthday!

April 17, 2014 By Talya Tate Boerner

sisters

Forty-nine years ago my life changed when the stork brought me a little sister. A best friend and constant companion. A playmate and co-conspirator. Even though I was two years, nine months and seven days older, Momma dressed us alike and many people came to believe we were twins.

Some still do.

I try to recall my first sister memory, but I can’t find it. My memories are all of us together.

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Musical Pairing:

The Beatles, Birthday Song

Filed Under: Family, Memories Tagged With: birthday, sister, Staci Tate, Throwback Thursday

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  1. Barbara Tate says

    April 17, 2014 at 7:52 am

    Yes, we where both blessed that day 49 years ago; our lives would have been very dull without her. Happy birthday, Staci. Can’t wait for the party to begin. Love the picture.

  2. Colene says

    April 17, 2014 at 9:40 am

    Happy Birthday to Staci and congratulations to Barbara for raising two beautiful girls! Sweet picture and a nice tribute to your sister.

  3. Tim says

    April 17, 2014 at 2:19 pm

    I always thought you two WERE twins, and there was just a little longer than usual delay between your births….hmmm…=) You two are both brilliant and beautiful, inside and out, sisters who I feel blessed to know. Along with your awesome Mom, you three are the Tremendous Trio, and I know that my life, as well as many others, would not be the same without you three Amazingly Awesome ladies. So, Happy Birthday, Staci, and Extremely Nice “Sister Tribute” to your oughta-be twin sister, Talya.

    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      April 17, 2014 at 2:39 pm

      Thanks Tim, the brother I never had:)


Hi! I'm Talya Tate Boerner. Writer, Reader, Arkansas Master Naturalist / Master Gardener, Author of

THE ACCIDENTAL SALVATION OF GRACIE LEE (2016)

GENE, EVERYWHERE: a life-changing visit from my father-in-law (2020)

BERNICE RUNS AWAY (2022)

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