Author Archives: danmancle

As Rafiki holds up Simba to the admiring animal kingdom (and mesmerized audience) at the beginning of The Lion King, we are ceremoniously introduced to the “circle of life”-  the beginning  and end of life that ties us all together … Continue reading →

“One thousand one, one thou… “that was it – under two seconds. That’s all it took. “One thousand one, one thou… “I didn’t hear a sound, just felt the thrust of the sudden impact then complete stillness. Then screaming, crying, … Continue reading →

One of the best parts of still working part time is the friendships I have with the guys I work with at the end of “our hall”.  We have the last 4 offices (2 each side) in the hall way. … Continue reading →

I guess I need to do it. I told her I would.  After all it is Valentines weekend. She knows I am not as good as I used to be, not nearly as nimble as when we first did it. … Continue reading →

“Now is the winter of our discontent made glorious summer by this sun of York:” Thus begins the opening soliloquy by Richard III in Shakespeare’s play (my favorite Shakespeare drama). Richard III has just begun to realize there is a … Continue reading →

Not quite sure what to make of it yet, but on Dec 31st I will officially be retiring from full time employment. Peg had already done the same a year ago. All the papers are signed and sealed to begin … Continue reading →

“ I love Grandpa” she said as she hugged my neck. “That’s my Grandma” he said to a group of new found playmates. “No, Grandpa, that’s not how you do the booty dance”. Such are the heart warming and humorous … Continue reading →

I was casually at LGA around 4:20 for my 6:40 flight home. I am one of those goofy people who like to be way early for things, which usually means things get delayed-it’s karma! So on this day my flight … Continue reading →

It wasn’t supposed to be hard at all, just an easy gig. All 4 grandparents were together to watch the little man, our two year old grandson. We would be watching him while his baby sister was being born. So … Continue reading →

There is something special about being with a grandma, especially a really cool one! I had a remarkable relationship with my grandmother – Nana. Of course she was very young for a grandma – she was 36 when I was … Continue reading →