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Sunday Letter: 01.17.2021

January 17, 2021 By Talya Tate Boerner

Dear Sunday Letter friends,

After a cold week of snow, brooding clouds, dark skies with only a sliver of moon, a little sunshine (I think), and lots of wind stirring up dry leaves that hitchhike into the kitchen via two schnauzers who are in and out, in and out, we greet another Sunday morning.

Whew.

I was glad to see 2020 end, but honestly, I’ll be glad to have January behind us too. Seeing all the troops in Washington DC is surreal. The current state of our nation is surreal. I pray for calmer days ahead.

Sunday Letter: 01.10.2021

January 10, 2021 By Talya Tate Boerner

Hey Sunday Letter friends. We survived another week.

And what a terrible week it was, here in the United (um, Divided?) States of America. I continue to remind myself that we are all human, that we all have more common attributes than differences. I’ve always believed this, but man alive, I’m beginning to doubt it.

My One Little Word—faith (in people)—which I announced last week, is dangling by a gossamer thread. In fact, I think I’ll change my word to grace. I’m going to need more of it.

It’s horribly ironic to me that the attack on the Capitol building happened on Epiphany, a day that claims hope in the midst of despair.

My Favorite Reads of 2020

January 6, 2021 By Talya Tate Boerner

I can’t let 2020 completely disappear without providing a list of my favorite reads from the year. I read fifty-five books, and you can see all of my reviews on my Goodreads Challenge HERE (for past years too).

So many books, so little time. I already have a LONG list of want-to-read books for 2021. And the idea that so many fabulous, life-changing stories await, thrills me.

Now, on to my favorite reads of 2020.

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