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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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Aretha Franklin

August 16, 2018 Leave a Comment

Aretha Franklin was a favorite of mine, especially in the ’60s. She will be missed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FOUqQt3Kg0 … [Read more...]

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Kick the Can

July 19, 2018 Leave a Comment

The arrival of the Dog Days of summer have gotten me thinking about my childhood – in particular, playing Kick the Can, a popular after-dinner pastime in my old neighborhood. Each night, kids who lived within a two-block radius of our house would slowly gather, like itinerant moths drawn by the first flickering flame of a Lone Star lightning bug display. I grew up during the 1950s in far West Texas, about 30 miles from the New Mexico border, where it was crucial to wait until nightfall to … [Read more...]

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Taking a Stand

May 18, 2018 Leave a Comment

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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What Difference Does It Make?

May 3, 2018 Leave a Comment

If you’re a parent, grandparent or caretaker, you know how important the first day of school is. Regardless of if your child is enrolling kindergarten or beginning their senior year in high school, having a good start to the academic year makes all the difference. Take a kindergarten classroom, for instance. An ambiance on the first day that invites exploration, excitement and a feeling of safety can erase the difficulty of a parental good bye. When I was a superintendent, I marveled at the … [Read more...]

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The Poignancy of Anne Murray’s “Snowbird”: A reminder of life’s changing seasons and sadness over what might have been

March 22, 2018 Leave a Comment

Springtime has been quietly creeping back into the West Texas landscape these past few weeks and, I must admit, its arrival comes none too soon for me. The warmer weather that accompanies the vernal equinox brings with it returning flocks of migratory birds whose noisy cacophony in the early mornings and around twilight is like that of Midwest retirees, just off the plane following an extended stay in the Florida sun and eager to catch up on the local gossip. Spring has always been my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Anne Murray, Larry, music, musical memories, Snowbird, spring, Vietnam

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An Update On My Blog – A Brief Hiatus

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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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