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Leaving the Lake. Leaving Munger Place…

July 26, 2014 By Talya Tate Boerner

Lake Norfork morning

This is our last morning at the lake. The early sun breaks pink through the fog, and the entire view from our porch is ethereal. We’ve enjoyed a great week with family in one of our favorite places. Lots of laughter. Too much food and drink, but that’s part of the fun. I’m ready to be home.

Home.

The word has a different meaning to us right now. Worth Street, our beautiful historic home in Munger Place, won’t be ours much longer. John and I have decided the time is right to sell. Our plan has always been to move home to Arkansas, and this will get us one step closer.

I am excited about this change, yet I will miss Worth Street and Munger Place. The house, neighborhood, friends, the convenience of fabulous grocery stores and Tex-Mex around the corner, my Promise of Peace garden.

More on this later…

For now, we are ready to be home at Worth Street.

Worth Street. For Sale.

Grace Grits and Gardening

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“Life is a blank canvas, and you need to throw all the paint on it you can.”
― Danny Kaye

Filed Under: Arkansas, Home, Life, Memories Tagged With: Lake Norfork, moving, Munger Place Historic District, Norfork Lake, Worth Street

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Comments

  1. Laura Lewandowski says

    July 26, 2014 at 8:16 am

    Wow, I know about selling houses and moving. I’m glad you and John are following your dream, but sometimes that involves loss. Good for you for taking the step.

    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      July 27, 2014 at 7:05 am

      Thanks Laura! We are excited even thought its bittersweet. I hope to see you at Dairy Hollow soon?

  2. The Park Wife says

    July 26, 2014 at 8:34 am

    WHEN??????? are you coming home to Arkansas? This makes me so happy.

    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      July 27, 2014 at 7:05 am

      Yes ma’am! Soon!!!

  3. Colene says

    July 26, 2014 at 9:20 am

    Life is all about change but the best is yet to come!

  4. Edwina says

    July 26, 2014 at 11:02 am

    Good for you Talya. Arkansas is a wonderful place to live.

  5. Edwina says

    July 26, 2014 at 11:03 am

    So proud for you.

  6. Fay Guinn says

    July 26, 2014 at 11:39 am

    Say whaaaat? You know, it seemed to me, and sometimes my seemings are wrong, but it seemed (there I go seeming again) you were spending most of your time in Arkansas during the last 12 months or so. Anyhoo, it will be great to have you closer to the H-P gang.

    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      July 27, 2014 at 7:06 am

      I agree Fay! Since I left the bank and began writing, I spend a lot of time going back and forth.

  7. Peggy says

    July 26, 2014 at 12:18 pm

    Hooray!? Yes, hooray!

  8. mrs June Graham says

    July 26, 2014 at 3:23 pm

    Welcome back to Arkansas!!!!!! Fayetteville????

    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      July 27, 2014 at 7:07 am

      Yes!!

  9. Angie says

    July 26, 2014 at 7:57 pm

    I’m so happy you’re coming to Arkansas!

  10. LindaLee says

    July 27, 2014 at 12:12 am

    Wow!! I wish I could buy your home @ Munger… I love it so, so much. I hope you’ll still visit Dallas a lot. A lot… right?!

    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      July 27, 2014 at 7:08 am

      Yes LindaLee especially at first. I wish you could buy it too. I pray it goes to someone who loves it and takes as good care of it as we have.

  11. Suzy says

    July 27, 2014 at 6:59 am

    Your house looks beautiful. Good luck with the move.

    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      July 27, 2014 at 7:04 am

      Thank you Suzy!

  12. Dorothy Johnson says

    July 27, 2014 at 6:00 pm

    I’ve been wondering if a sign was in the yard yet. I’m so glad you’re coming back this way! Also happy that you had fun at lake.

  13. Debbie says

    July 27, 2014 at 10:05 pm

    Welcome home. Enough said:)

  14. Tara @ Running 'N' Reading says

    July 28, 2014 at 5:33 pm

    I am originally from Texas, so moving to Arkansas was tough for me! I love the Dallas/Fort Worth area and I know you’ll miss it greatly; the longer I’m in Arkansas, though, the more I appreciate this state for all it has to offer. I wish you all the best in your endeavors! Wave when you leave, and we’ll welcome you when you get back!

    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      July 29, 2014 at 7:10 am

      Arkansas is home for me, so I’m ready! But yes, there are things I will miss and I’ll be back:))

  15. Jerry McClure says

    July 31, 2014 at 5:27 pm

    Bummer. But happy for you. The garden won’t be the same with out your smiling face. Glad i got to know you. Had a great time in the garden. Until our paths cross again Take care.

    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      August 1, 2014 at 6:30 am

      Awe thank you Jerry! I’ve so enjoyed getting to know you and gardening next to your lovely plot!


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)

THE THIRD ACT OF THEO GRUENE (coming 2025)

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