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Website of Dr. Tyra Manning, author of memoir Where the Water Meets the Sand. See info on Where the Water Meets the Sand book, speaking engagements and more.

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Lending a Helping Hand: Incredible Stories of Animal-Human Connection

February 13, 2020 Leave a Comment

If you’ve read my blogs in the past, you know that I write a great deal about the connectedness between animals and humans. Whether it is witnessing a beautiful whale in an ocean, swimming with dolphins, or bonding with the family dog or cat, there is an unspoken relationship we have with animals that is sometimes quite awe-inspiring. And occasionally an incredible image from humankind’s connection to animals emerges that captures the interconnectedness of all beings who inhabit the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: animals, Connection, Friendship, humanity, Orangutans, Storytelling

Ready to Meet a New Furry Friend

April 26, 2019 Leave a Comment

Ready to Meet a New Furry Friend Three years have passed since my wonderful dog Bella crossed over the Rainbow Bridge.  She was truly a dear companion to me and will always live on in my heart.  However, I’ve recently been contemplating the idea of dating and perhaps even committing to a new live-in companion.  Yogi is currently my top choice, although at 35 (dog years) he’s quite a bit younger than me.  I came across his profile recently and I think I may be in love. Single white male … [Read more...]

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The Inspirational Power of Unlikely Friendships

September 28, 2018 Leave a Comment

When I was a teenager, a remarkable Disney film was released called The Incredible Journey.  Filmed in Calgary, Canada, it tells the heartwarming story of a cat named Tao and two dogs named Bodger and Luath. When their family goes on vacation, they decide to leave the animals temporarily in the custody of a friend.  The threesome quickly decide to take matters into their own “paws,” embarking on a harrowing 250-mile journey across the Canadian Rockies.  They risk lives and limb, look out for … [Read more...]

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Animals Have Feelings, Too

August 23, 2018 Leave a Comment

While watching the news during the past few weeks, I was especially moved by the story of Tahlequah, a female orca in the waters north of Seattle whose newborn calf died shortly after birth. While I understand that we humans too often tend to anthropomorphize animal behavior, what happened next was so relatable and moving to me as a mother. Rather than abandon her calf’s body to the ocean, Tahlequah buoyed its body up onto her back, carrying it for 17 days before finally relinquishing it to a … [Read more...]

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An Update On My Blog – A Brief Hiatus

October 21, 2020 Leave a Comment

It goes without saying that this year has been full of many ups and downs, and unfortunately a few … [Read More...]

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Fall One-Year Anniversary Book Sale from She Writes Press

October 15, 2020 By tyramanning Leave a Comment

I recently shared a review that my book, Your Turn: Ways to Celebrate Life Through Storytelling, was … [Read More...]

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