Welcome to the Tyler Babble
I once met a young person in Tyler who was sharing their frustration with me about a personal matter. They…
Let’s Talk About Hiring Uncertified Teachers
Hiring Uncertified Teachers. Is this the BEST and ONLY solution for Tyler ISD? Why have Tyler ISD parents and community…
The Boy and Two Boxes
A long time ago on Easter Weekend, a boy and his family gathered together at his family’s house to celebrate…
IRL vs. a Digital Reality
I am old enough to remember life before cell phones and computers. Two objects that have revolutionized our lives but…
A Political Platform We Can All Embrace
I consider myself an independent. The stage of politics has never interested me unless you count my 3-year stint of…
A Quick Happiness Fix: Do A Good Deed
I enjoyed Brownies and Girl Scouts. The distinct uniform, the endless badges to earn, and all the knowledge and learning…
Who Are You?
If curiosity killed the cat, then I must have a million lives. I am a very curious person. Because of…
A Recession Garden for Food Victory
In 2020 when our world was gripped with craziness, I got the message to start a garden. Over the years,…
Appearance vs. Reality
At first glance, Tyler appears to be a city where blacks are, for the most part, content. It appears to…
What’s Wrong with my Watch? It’s Dark in Here!
I awoke in the late night or possibly the wee early morning hours. Actually, I don’t know that I had…
What About “What About Easter”?
I wrote “What about Easter?” several months ago posting it to a local media blog. Not long after it went…