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that time I visited Apalachicola, Florida

July 1, 2017 By Talya Tate Boerner Leave a Comment

Apalachicola, Florida

Last June (as in 2016 not yesterday), I spent a few days in Apalachicola, Florida, a small port town located on the gulf and at the mouth of the Apalachicola River. Of all the places I visited last year, Apalachicola was one of my favorites. There’s something extra special about a port town and shrimp boats and folks who live and breath by the tides. The whole experience felt very “old Florida” to me. Nostalgic and dreamy. On the peaceful end of the relaxation scale.

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Things I Found in Florida

July 14, 2016 By Talya Tate Boerner 4 Comments

Yes, I’m still blogging about my recent road trip, and today I’m thinking about the things I found in Florida. Cool things. Abstract ideas. Simple stuff.

Like what?

Like after all these years, I discovered exactly where she sells seashells by the seashore.

Rusted Ford Trucks (a short story waiting to be written)

June 18, 2016 By Talya Tate Boerner 10 Comments

This rusted Ford truck collection on the side of the road just south of Crawfordville, Florida (Highway 319), is exactly the sort of thing that causes me to stop and spend some time exploring. THIS is what makes a road trip a road trip. Seeing those things you wouldn’t normally see if you, say, hopped on a plane and bypassed the drive itself. Unexpected and out of the way marvels.

Writer friends: need a writing prompt?
Talk about a short story waiting to be written… Apocalyptic farm lit or doomsday swamp tale?