January is for me a time of reflection about what I’ve learned in the past year, and what’s ahead on my journey in the year that’s before me. As part of that reflection I think about dear family and friends I’ve lost over the years, and thank God for the blessings of newly forged friendships and nascent relationships I hope to build in 2019. For many of you who follow me on Facebook or read my posts at tyramanning.com, you understand how much I’ve always loved music. Often, during critical … [Read more...]
Giving Thanks
With Thanksgiving nearly upon us, I am in a reflective mood. I feel so grateful for the life I have had. Not only did I have the best career in the world – serving children and parents of four different school districts as a teacher and school administrator – but recently I have had the opportunity to share my story with others through my two books and numerous speaking engagements. If you have read my blogs or my first book, Where the Water Meets the Sand, you know I have faced profound … [Read more...]
Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin was a favorite of mine, especially in the ’60s. She will be missed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FOUqQt3Kg0 … [Read more...]
David’s Hands at Jackson Square; New Orleans, Louisiana
I find New Orleans to be one of America’s most iconic destinations, a unique mélange of distinct cultures, languages, flavors and smells, and a place where the discordant sounds of jazz, blues, early African, Caribbean, Creole, and zydeco music can be heard simultaneously from nearly every quarter. Last weekend, I had the pleasure of visiting the Big Easy while attending a conference organized by the Independent Book Publishing Association Exhibit at the American Libraries Association. The … [Read more...]
Taking a Stand
If an alien landed in our country during the past year or two and began following the news, he or she might conclude that American is a nation at war with itself, based on the ugly level of public discourse that too often goes unchallenged. As I think back to my time as a teacher, principal and school superintendent, I would have never accepted the kind of rude and disrespectful behavior we’ve become accustomed to these days, without an intervention. As an educator, however, I also realize that … [Read more...]
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