Author Archives: danmancle

So, we had been visiting/helping one of our daughter’s family while maintaining our quarantine rules and had been away from home for about 10 days – which is close to 47 days in “favorite comfy chair” years. Let me explain. … Continue reading →

So, we are up to day 80 of our quarantine routine- quarantine vs isolation to be factual. I have gone on a few quick store runs and two Dr. appointments in 80 days but by definition have not been in … Continue reading →

I’m not sure what number of days of the quarantine this is for us – somewhere between 50 & 60. Still getting lots of chores done and the yard is looking really good, and Peg is up to 32 windows … Continue reading →

Today is our 40th day of being self-quarantined, as we started a bit earlier than most. The last dude that I have read about, who spent 40 days and 40 nights waiting out a worldwide catastrophe in family isolation wound … Continue reading →

One of the most disheartening aspects of this, our day 30 of self-quarantine, is that it occurs in the midst of our most storied traditions. Just as we adjust begrudgingly to having our day to day routines being shattered, now … Continue reading →

“Laughter, Tears, Anger, Gardening and Remote Grandparenting” Laughter: It’s one way we navigate this horrible crisis together. We laugh at and with each other- a lot.  Our silly jokes, the goofy things we do, even our mispronunciation of words make … Continue reading →

The most notable change in day 18 versus other days is the sense of sadness that is beginning to permeate our daily routine. The routine itself is to the point of monotony. Looking back on how we got to this … Continue reading →

Here we go again. This was my third audition for an acting part in a Shakespeare play. Like the first two auditions, I was nervously anticipating failure prior to my brief monologue. They suggest a minimum monologue length of one … Continue reading →

Well we haven’t lost our minds yet. So far, the days seem to go by strangely fast yet slowly at the same time. What I mean by that is that the day seems to drag on forever but then suddenly … Continue reading →

Not so bad- kinda like retirement had already been except now we can’t visit anyone! That was the point of retirement – to go visit the grandchildren. Anyway, we are adjusting quite well I would say. It is only day … Continue reading →