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Sunday Letter: 06.04.23

June 4, 2023 By Talya Tate Boerner

Sunday Letter

Dear Sunday Letter friends,

In case you haven’t noticed, June is here in all her magnificent glory.

June occupies that special in-between place, basking between the cool shade of April and the steamy pavement of August. It’s the time for quick family getaways and lush garden tours. Coneflowers burst into bloom, and locally grown fruit and veggies hit the roadside stands. Berries, melons, and tomatoes, oh my. There’s always something juicy to eat, isn’t there?

While the world is still fresh and green, I’ll sit on the porch and wait for the first lightning bugs to come out. Have you seen one yet?

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During this time of coronavirus…

April 2, 2020 By Talya Tate Boerner

during this time of coronavirus

During this time of coronavirus, I’ve been enjoying my (almost) daily morning walk to the post office. As readers like you buy books directly from me, I mail four or five or six (almost) every day. One day I mailed sixteen, so I drove. (Not complaining!)

Yes, I would possibly be mailing books even during normal times. But during normal times, I would most likely be driving. Going to the post office would be one of several errands. During this time of coronavirus, errands no longer exist. Now, a walk to the post office has been elevated from daily errand to highlight.Continue Reading

Tree Peony ~ a day in the life

April 24, 2019 By Talya Tate Boerner

Tree Peony

Take a look at this gorgeous tree peony! Two of these beauties are in full bloom at the Headquarters House in Fayetteville, one on either side of the long sidewalk that leads to the front steps. If they know how beautiful they are, they are incredibly humble about it. They welcome visitors with saucer-sized blossoms; their sweet scent is like a gentle tap on the shoulder.

Classy. No doubt about it. With old-fashioned charm.

Ahhh… They smell like antique climbing roses, the sort that grew next to your grandmother’s potting shed.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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