Author Archives: danmancle

So I agreed to come out of retirement to help a work friend by going to a job site for an agreed upon 5 weeks (beginning Feb. 10). No problem seeing as how the project was very close to our … Continue reading →

So I’m not sure which is the most annoying consequence of having spinal surgery at almost 70 years of age- the back pain (to be expected), the 23 hours a day of either sitting or lying down, or the totally … Continue reading →

“A father holds his daughter’s hand for a short while, but he holds her heart forever.” – author Unknown Running lines preparing for my next little acting gig as Romeo’s father in Romeo and Juliet, I was struck by how … Continue reading →

As I had written in a previous blog, I was afforded an opportunity to “act” in a Shakespeare play. I was given the part of Adam in As You Like It. I was also given the part of Hymen for … Continue reading →

I cried today. Twice. It’s not that I don’t cry. I am one of those people who cries at the drop of a hat – at movies, tv shows, Hallmark cards –I cry a lot. I am the father that … Continue reading →

Wow, I am a retired 68 year old grandpa and for absolutely no good reason I decided to become an “actor”. Apparently dementia has started to settle in. I made a decision to audition for a Shakespeare production. Yes, this … Continue reading →

I have 7 keys on my key ring and I know what 3 of them are supposed to be used for. It’s not like I am the junior high janitor with 237 keys dangling from a chain but it’s crazy … Continue reading →

One of the benefits of getting old is the “fun” things you get for free. As a retiree on Medicare you get to attend the Silver Sneakers exercise classes at the YMCA as part of your health benefits as a … Continue reading →

One of the many joys of grandparenting is the happiness that comes from having family join together at Christmas. Mind you, it can be a royal pain in the ass logistically and mentally at times but the fact that family … Continue reading →

How many of us have referred to the Bucket List as part of our wants for birthdays and now the Christmas season?  People usually have fairly lofty agendas for their Bucket Lists when young. We all want to fly to … Continue reading →