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Election Day Leaf Art

November 3, 2020 By Talya Tate Boerner

Today I have Election Day Leaf Art for you. And keep in mind, this is all in good fun, y’all. All in good fun. 

If you live in an area with beautiful fall foliage, you should try your hand at leaf art. It’s a quick, creative, and entertaining activity—something to do when you want a distraction.

Recently, I introduced you to Madame Butterfly.

Today, I would like to introduce you to our presidential candidates.

President Donald Trump

Trump Leaf Art

 

Former Vice-President Joe Biden

Joe Biden leaf ArtContinue Reading

Sunday Letter: 11.01.2020

November 1, 2020 By Talya Tate Boerner

Sunday Letter

Dear Sunday Letter friends,

Since we last “talked”— Fayetteville received nearly seven inches of rain, and we had our first freeze/heavy frost. We saw a gorgeous Blue Moon, and, BOO, John and I skipped Halloween.

Now, we move on to Election Day week. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t worried. Continue Reading

Inauguration Day. Ready or not.

January 20, 2017 By Talya Tate Boerner

Inauguration Day. Ready or Not.

I had plans to blog today about Inauguration Day. The history behind it. The weight and magnitude of it. And how, ready or not, Inauguration Day is a great day in America. I had plans to say no matter how someone feels about Donald Trump, we can all celebrate the bigger picture and the fact that we live in a country where truly the most unlikely of candidates can become President.

And I am saying all that because it’s what I believe.

BUT.Continue Reading


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
  • Maggie and Miss Ladybug: My New Children’s Nature Book
  • Sunday Letter: November 9, 2025
  • Sunday Letter: Oct 26, 2025
  • Sunday Letter: Oct 5, 2025

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