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Lucy and Annabelle go to Dallas

January 19, 2016 By Talya Tate Boerner

It had been over a year since Lucy and Annabelle visited Dallas, but they traveled back for Christmas. Oh, there’s nothing quite like a holiday road trip, and the girls know when they queue into their crates, an adventure awaits. An adventure greater than a schnauzer hair appointment a short trip to the veterinarian. Thankfully, our trip was uneventful, and Annabelle didn’t get carsick (which sometimes she does). They snoozed all the way through Oklahoma, I managed to drive the speed limit, and we didn’t stop until we crossed the Red River into Texas.

Lucy and Annabelle go to Dallas

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Hold on—Ten Days until Book Release.

January 18, 2016 By Talya Tate Boerner

Book launch news!

With ten days until book release, I have news to share and dates for you to keep in mind including how you can read the entire third chapter of my book in advance. With ten days until book release, be prepared. This is all I’m focused on. Continue Reading

It is you.

January 16, 2016 By Talya Tate Boerner

I cannot believe how quickly seventeen years has passed. Scary-fast, but what an adventure so far. Happy anniversary to us!

it is you - happy anniversary to us!

Happy Saturday, y’all!

Grace Grits and Gardening
Farm. Food. Garden. Life.

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Natalie Prass, It is You

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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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  • Our Garden Mission Statement
  • Goodbye, 2025. Hello, 2026.
  • Sunday Letter: 11.23.25
  • Maggie and Miss Ladybug: My New Children’s Nature Book
  • Sunday Letter: November 9, 2025

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