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Book Reviews: March 2021

April 1, 2021 By Talya Tate Boerner

March Book Reviews

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Hello my devoted reader friends! Another month means more books to read and review. My book reviews for March 2021 are a mixed bag in every sense. A couple of the best-sellers I couldn’t wait to get my hands on turned out to be disappointments. My absolute favorites were those you’ve probably never heard about. This is why I strongly believe it’s important (and rewarding) to seek out books written by unknown authors.

Books with the largest marketing budgets may not necessarily be the most compelling or best written. At least, that has been my experience.

Of course, to each his own. The ones that spoke straight to my heart may not be your cup of tea. Those that I barely finished may be your end all be all.

That’s okay. And aren’t we glad?Continue Reading

Sunday Letter: 03.28.2021

March 28, 2021 By Talya Tate Boerner

Sunday Letter

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Dear Sunday Letter friends,

How on earth is it already the end of March? Time seems to be playing a trick on me. Last week was a hazy, busy blur, in part because we were dog-sitting Gracie’s half-brother, Lucky, while his people were away on spring break. Lucky is no trouble whatsoever. Gracie is the energizer bunny in the group.

It was #TeamSchnauzer, all week. Fun and entertaining, a spring break camp for pups.

TeamSchnauzer

For real, who thinks Gracie is part rabbit?

🐰

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Sunday Letter: 03.14.2021

March 14, 2021 By Talya Tate Boerner

Sunday Letter

Dear Sunday Letter friends,

Last week marked the one-year anniversary of when life shifted, thanks (no thanks) to Covid. For about two months, I marked the days on my chalkboard. When I realized normal would look different for a while, I stopped counting and starting adjusting. Sometimes, oftentimes, attitude adds much to circumstance, good or bad.

Looking back, I realize so much has changed . I wonder which changes are permanent? I wonder what I’ve learned, what I no longer need, what positive has come from this? When we come out on the other side, what habits and ideas and opinions will forever be changed?

A friend recently said, 2021 probably isn’t the year to donate clothing not worn last year. I’ve begun to wonder whether I need so much stuff to begin with. 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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