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Sunday Letter: 11.29.2020

November 29, 2020 By Talya Tate Boerner 13 Comments

Dear Sunday Letter friends,

I worry about what to say when it comes to Thanksgiving, because so many people were unable to see family members this year. But I hope yours was peaceful, satisfying, filled with yummy food, fabulous memories, maybe at least one laugh-session that made you forget whatever troubles you may be experiencing.

Ours was great! We are happy, and as far as we know, healthy. Somehow my sister and I managed to keep all our dishes hot and serve them at the same time. Mostly it was great because we were together.

Well, some of us. Not all of us.Continue Reading

How to make a Succulent Pumpkin

October 28, 2020 By Talya Tate Boerner 4 Comments

Today I’m going to show you how to make a succulent pumpkin. I predict you will not only love this project, but you will be thrilled with the results. I learned this craft by taking a class at the Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks. I don’t think the fabulous gardeners at BGO would mind that I am sharing what I’ve learned with you.

Isn’t that what we should all do? Spread our knowledge and make the world a better place?

I think so.

And once you know how to make a succulent pumpkin, everything will truly be a tiny bit better. Not kidding. In the category of fall crafts, this might be considered life-changing.Continue Reading

Sunday Letter: 10.25.2020

October 25, 2020 By Talya Tate Boerner 27 Comments

Dear Sunday Letter friends,

Raise your hand if you are ready for the election to be over. I’m exhausted by All.Of.It.—the name-calling, ridiculous conspiracies, question-avoiding, and bold-faced lies. Only nine more days, and we can move on. Or at least I hope we can move on.

Enough about politics. (I’m sorry I brought it up.)

Now for a super divisive question… Continue Reading

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