Archive for November, 2007

Perfect man=Man-gel?

Friday, November 30th, 2007

Are man-gels perfect? Is this really about a quest for the perfect man? What perfect means to me is always striving to tell the truth of who you are and be continually mindful of what the life you are choosing. Some man-gels may be very bold and strong, others more sensitive. […]

Thanksgiving continued-wonderful men at home

Monday, November 26th, 2007

Is there anything better than the simple pleasure of spending time at home with friends and family? The weekend that followed Thanksgiving in the US became an unexpected treat when my oldest son commented that he just wanted to stay home and relax. His usual pattern when home from college is to […]

Thanksgiving for Man-gels

Friday, November 23rd, 2007

Alll things being in perfect order, the week of the Thanksgiving holiday began flying to a meeting where a man-gel friend offered to pick me up at the airport so early the timing alone made him a saint. He took a whole day to give me an extended tour of his area which was […]

Man-gel Single Dads

Saturday, November 17th, 2007

Many of my long-time male friends are now single fathers of a daughter. I have found myself disarmed by the level of gentle devotion these men extend to their girls on a day to day basis. They have done their best to learn to braid long hair, explore the world of Hello Kitty, […]

Shoe Man-gel

Thursday, November 15th, 2007

He had repaired my shoes for years. He worked so hard, and made even the shoes that should have been fed to the dumpster look magnificent. Favorites I couldn’t part with, he restored. Looking forward to the familiar smell of leather, polish, his accent and welcoming mannerisms made my day. Nothing […]

Car Man-gel

Monday, November 12th, 2007

The last few months have been especially hectic for me. Lots of life changes have presented themselves so the last thing I wanted was car maintenance issues. My car was beautiful, but the dealer didn’t really know the product. My time was taken up with multiple visits for problems that should have […]

How Do You Say Man-gel?

Sunday, November 11th, 2007

How did you say man-gel? What’s funny is that people who don’t see themselves as having great male relationships will say “mangle”. The pronunciation reflects the way they feel. Literally mangled! Those who are in a comfortable place with men will try to sound out a version of the word that includes […]

My Mangels Blog Launches

Wednesday, November 7th, 2007

Welcome to the MyMan-gels blog site.  Our purpose is to honor wonderful men who pop up in our days for a moment or a lifetime.  There are lots of places where you could find postings about how odd guys are, but what about the ways that good men make things easier and more fun simply […]