Author Archives: danmancle

Just a walk. His tiny little hand in mine, squeezing my finger. He lets me pretend I am the one leading the way. He smiles and chatters as he watches his little boots high step over the spots of ice … Continue reading →

It was so quiet. Just sitting in the kitchen this morning was so quiet. I could hear the pages of the newspaper turn as I read at the island in the kitchen. I had to get ready for my flight … Continue reading →

There has been lots of talk lately about the new phenomenon called “binge watching” of television shows. People will get all comfy and watch hours of a program all at one sitting. I don’t know what all the fuss is … Continue reading →

I just spent the weekend sharing time with 2 little brothers. One is my little bro and the other is my wife’s little bro. If either of these great guys were to meet me as strangers we would probably never … Continue reading →

Those were the words his mother, our daughter, spoke concerning the little man’s play date with his two cousins. Considering he is only 17 months old – the bar was set. The 3 cousins got together for a couple hours … Continue reading →

As soon as I showed up at the front gate, I was handed the little man.  “Here, take him while I finish this…” his mom said to my surprise.  The little man was in my arms – how will he … Continue reading →

For 2 of the past 2 ½ years I have worked in NY and lived in or near one of the 5 boroughs. I have lived in Rockland County, Brooklyn, Long Island, and soon back to Brooklyn. I have driven … Continue reading →

“Salagadoola”… With all the talk lately about the royal baby, and kings, and princes, I just could not get excited. I guess the reason was that I spent the whole day two Sundays ago with a real Princess. I’m sure … Continue reading →

I had a nice international walk through Grand Central Terminal the other day.  International in that I met and conversed with men from all over the world – enjoyable, poignant conversations about family, events, with lots of genuine content – life … Continue reading →

Well, he finally arrived.   Holy Moly he was worth the wait. The Little Man, as I like to call him, arrived after many, many long hard hours of labor, concern, and procedures required. The little bugger was stubborn. The Mother … Continue reading →