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I stopped at an Arkansas Rock Shop

September 3, 2015 By Talya Tate Boerner

I stopped at a Rock Shop

There are lots of quirky things about Arkansas and the rock shops near Hot Springs rank right up there. As a kid, I remember our family stopping at rock shops while on vacation in the Ouachita Mountains. Last week while driving on Scenic Highway 7 to Hot Springs, I began seeing signs for Coleman’s Rock Shop. 

I couldn’t resist stopping.  

Deja vu for sure. I’m certain my younger self walked through Coleman’s in 1970-something.Continue Reading

Dear September,

September 1, 2015 By Talya Tate Boerner

Dear September,Dear September,

To say I am excited to see you would be an understatement. You, my friend, mark the beginning of change. Change of season, change of attitude, change in the colors outside my kitchen window.

A new box of crayons, that’s what I crave. An entire package of number two pencils. And paper clips for clipping things and a ruler for marking off the days until that first true cold snap.Continue Reading

Just a quick post ~ ~ ~

August 28, 2015 By Talya Tate Boerner

Arkansas Women Bloggers - conference time!

Hi, y’all. Just a quick post to let you know I’m hanging in Hot Springs this weekend with my Arkansas Women Blogger friends. This is the fifth annual Arkansas Women Blogger University (my third), and I’m excited to serve as hostess of the Foodie Friday event this afternoon. I get to wear a cute apron all day.❤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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