Having the courage to speak out about the need to confront one’s own mental illness takes a special person. In my musical memories blog this week, I showcased Meg Hutchinson, a poet, songwriter and vocalist. In a similar vein, web developer Madalyn Parker recently emailed her team saying she was taking two days off from work for mental health reasons. Madalyn suffers from chronic depression and anxiety. Madalyn was emphatic. She said her openness regarding her reason for taking time off … [Read more...]
Musical Memories: “Home” by Meg Hutchinson
This week’s musical artist and song may not be familiar to you. I didn’t know about them until recently but, I must tell you, I’ve discovered a new heroine. Meet Meg Hutchinson. She’s a young poet, song writer and vocalist who spreads her message of hope and courage while debunking the stigma toward those who face mental illness. Listen to one of Meg’s songs, “Home” here. At nineteen years of age, Meg experienced her first serious bout of depression, but did not receive treatment. Within … [Read more...]
Tyra Manning Interviewed on Mount Prospect, Illinois, Library Life Television Program
In May 2017, I was interviewed for the Mount Prospect, Illinois, Library’s award-winning, monthly cable television program, Library Life. It was my pleasure to talk with host Cathy Cushing about my memoir, Where the Water Meets the Sand. I’d like to thank Cathy and the Mount Prospect Public Library, as well as the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - Cook County North Suburban chapter, who invited me to present my story as part of their NAMI Reads … [Read more...]
Musical Memories: The Highwaymen’s “Michael”
Music, like storytelling, has always been a creative, healing balm for me. Having grown up in the red, sandy fields of West Texas, it feels ironic how tied I am to the ocean, rivers and lakes. There are days when the wildflowers strewn across the hill country and the beauty of the sunset invoke serenity and a pensive mood. When I’m called to a such a quiet place, I invariably listen to my favorite music. Listen to one of my favorite songs, “Michael.” The Highwaymen dropped part of the … [Read more...]
Crabbing on the Dock at Mobile Bay
My husband Larry had promised we would take a vacation as soon as he graduated from Texas Tech. So, although Larry’s class graduated in August 1968, Larry celebrated by keeping that promise to me. Rather than attend Tech’s graduation ceremony, we would vacation in Alabama and I would finally meet his mother’s relatives, including his dear grandmother, Mama, and his mother’s extended family. The vacation was coming at just the right time. In addition to graduating with a bachelor’s degree in … [Read more...]
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