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Sunday Letter: 05.17.2020

May 17, 2020 By Talya Tate Boerner

Sunday Letter

Hello Sunday Letter friends,

I have figured something out about coronavirus. Not only does a world with coronavirus make time pass at lightning speed—I mean, it’s already the middle of MAY—but it also makes my arms flabby.

Has anyone else experienced this?

Truly, I’m not making light of COVID-19; this is me trying to make it down the road. The gravel washed-out, pot-holed road.

This past week was another rollercoaster for me. There were several days when I felt as though I might come out of my skin. And then other times, all was well and I was content to sit and write for hours. Continue Reading

Sunday Letter: 05.10.2020

May 10, 2020 By Talya Tate Boerner

Sunday Letter - Happy Mother's Day!

Dear Sunday Letter friends,

Today I’m send you a quick Mother’s Day message with greetings from Lake Norfork!

I’m at the lake with my mother and sister and niece for a few days. Continue Reading

Sunday Letter: 05.03.2020

May 3, 2020 By Talya Tate Boerner

Sunday Letter Time…

Dear Sunday Letter friends,

I can’t believe we are into May already. What a strange year so far. Yesterday was our #StayHome day 50! It has been 50 days since we ate at a restaurant or went anywhere that didn’t involve (essential to us) errands.

I read an article yesterday that explained why time feels so warped right now. For me, time is flying by.  Because my world has narrowed and every day looks and feels the same, there is nothing all that significant happening to mark time. In this case, with nothing notable to distinguish one day from another, the weeks disappear quickly.

Those who are busy juggling the tasks of teaching kids at home while working remotely may feel the opposite, like time is dragging.

Anyway, I thought it provided good insight into the perception of time. How has time been passing for you?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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