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Valentine’s Day Gifts for the Nature Lover

February 9, 2022 By Talya Tate Boerner

Valentine's Day Gifts for the Nature Lover

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Today I’ve rounded up a few unique Valentine’s Day gifts for the nature lover in your life. Are YOU the nature lover in your life? Ha—nothing wrong with buying yourself a neat sweet treat.

These gifts will do your heart good, both buying and gifting them. And many of these gifts will keep on giving.

Yes, with Valentine’s Day only five days away, I should have posted this earlier. Oh well. Gift-giving is a good thing no matter the day.

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Sunday Letter: 02.06.22

February 6, 2022 By Talya Tate Boerner

Sunday Letter

Dear Sunday Letter friends,

Good morning to you! With coffee in hand, I’m ready to tackle another week. How about you?

Last week was a good one for several reasons.

First of all, we had a fabulous snowfall in Fayetteville. Everything unfolded just as our local weather guy predicted, starting with freezing rain on Wednesday afternoon which quickly changed to sleet. While we slept, the snow began falling in earnest. We woke to a quiet magical world with several inches. Then, the snow continued to fall the entire day into night.

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Book Reviews: January 2022

February 1, 2022 By Talya Tate Boerner

Book Reviews January 2022
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Hello readers! Today I bring you my reviews of the books I read in January, 2022. Before we get into the book reviews, I have a couple of small bookish announcements.

In 2022, my monthly reading goal is to include a book published independently or via small press, as well as a classic novel. With respect to indie books, there are many well-written and engaging books that deserve an audience (and the resulting reviews). And with respect to classics, many, many wait for me. Even though a book was penned in the prior century (or earlier), doesn’t mean it isn’t educational, entertaining, and captivating today.

Also, beginning with this post, I am including the publication date for each book I read simply to provide a bit more information.

As I did last year, each title is linked to my Amazon affiliate link. If you prefer to check books out at the library, buy from a local bookstore, or directly from the author—I say AMEN to that. Those are my preferred methods of book buying/reading too. But my link is included in case you want the convenience. Continue Reading

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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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