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Sunday Letter: 03.14.2021

March 14, 2021 By Talya Tate Boerner 5 Comments

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

Sunday Letter: 12.20.2020

December 20, 2020 By Talya Tate Boerner 11 Comments

Sunday Letter

Dear Sunday Letter friends,

Oh my gosh, so much has happened since my last Sunday Letter. Since I can only write in snatches of stolen time, I’ll jump right to it.

First things first. I’m happy to report that we received a bonafide snow last week, one that didn’t begin or end with ice. The trees were exceptionally beautiful.

snow

I’m dreaming of another snowfall this winter. After that, I will be watching for my tulips to pop up from the soil.Continue Reading

Prayer Ribbons in Fayetteville

August 7, 2020 By Talya Tate Boerner 3 Comments

Prayer Ribbons

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Fayetteville is offering prayer ribbons for anyone who happens along. Sometimes the most straightforward idea can have a profound effect, don’t you think?

John and I came upon these ribbons Saturday morning while walking home from the farmer’s market. What a beautiful, timely, much needed thought for our community. Just seeing them, the idea of them, lifted my spirits.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 (Now Available!)

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