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How to Make Pumpkins from Recycled Books

August 31, 2013 By Talya Tate Boerner

 how to make pumpkins from recycled books

Once September rolls around, I am all about decorating for Halloween. I saw a similar recycled book pumpkin project on Pinterest and couldn’t wait to try it.The hardest part of the project for me was selecting which book to use. ‘Defacing’ a book is downright sinful; however, I decided an old Fodor travel book on the Caribbean was expendable. If I return to the islands, I’ll buy a more up-to-date issue.Continue Reading

autumn fade

November 30, 2012 By Talya Tate Boerner

autumn fade - soon it will be christmas…
Autumn disappears.
While I sit at my desk writing and thinking,
brilliant fades to brown.
Russet leaves, once aflame,
float to the sidewalks one by one
like words on the page.
Dry, piled underfoot, leaves crunch as I walk.
Bare branches reveal giant squirrel nests
and clumps of mistletoe—hidden there the whole time.
Frosty mornings and cold nights.
Another Arkansas full moon.
Soon it will be Christmas.
autumn fade - fayetteville, ar

 

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I am thankful for…

November 14, 2012 By Talya Tate Boerner

Day 3 of ThanksBlogging at Arkansas Women Bloggers—I am thankful for…

I am thankful for…

family faith freedom friends farm fall
&

I am thankful for…

wine pizza football

talya

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“The unthankful heart discovers no mercies; but the thankful heart will find, in every hour, some heavenly blessings.” 
― Henry Ward Beecher

Musical Pairing:

Simple Gifts, Yo-Yo Ma and Alison Krause

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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)

Recent Ramblings:

  • Sunday Letter: 11.23.25
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  • Sunday Letter: November 9, 2025
  • Sunday Letter: Oct 26, 2025
  • Sunday Letter: Oct 5, 2025

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