In my mother’s older years, she spent a good deal of her time writing stories about her life with my father who died at 36 of a heart attack in June 1956. At the time of his passing, she was seven months pregnant and just 34 years old. As a single mother, thanks to hard work and determination, she went on to make a good life for herself and her children. She got her bachelor’s degree and became a teacher. Later, she went on to earn a master’s degree and ultimately became the primary school … [Read more...]
I’ve Looked at War from Both Sides Now
February reminds me of love, with Valentine’s Day just two weeks away. Of course, for me, it’s a season to celebrate the unbreakable, beautiful bonds I’ve built with those whom I’ve loved and admired deeply over the course of my life. As I’m now in my seventh decade, this group increasingly includes friends and family who are no longer living, including my soulmate and late husband Larry. This year, with news that America’s longest war – the conflict in Afghanistan – may at long last be … [Read more...]
I Hope You Dance in 2019!
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...]
