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About Gandalfe

Just an itinerant saxophonist trying to find life between the changes. I have retired from the Corps of Engineers and Microsoft. I am an admin on the Woodwind Forum, run the Pacifica Big Band (formerly the Microsoft Jumpin' Jive Orchestra) and participate in other ensembles. Mostly enjoy time with family and friends.

MSDN: Writing wrongly wins man top dishonor

Posted on August 16, 2008 by Gandalfe

This stuff just tickles me.  :o) “Theirs was a New York love, a checkered taxi ride burning rubber, and like the city their passion was open 24/7, steam rising from their bodies like slick streets exhaling warm, moist, white breath … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Language, Writing | 5 Comments

Do You Twitter?

Posted on August 14, 2008 by Gandalfe

Another technology to play with…  Joy. I found this Wired Magazine coverage from last year very enlightening. "Twitter is the app that everyone loves to hate. Odds are you’ve noticed people — probably much younger than you — manically using … Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | 8 Comments

Why the Wedding Ring is Worn on the Fourth Finger

Posted on August 13, 2008 by Gandalfe

I have made some jokes about the language challenges of Asians learning English. But y’all know I do it with love. So there are two beautiful Asian folk tales I’d like to share with you in this and an upcoming … Continue reading →

Posted in Health and wellness | 7 Comments

You couldn’t make this stuff up.

Posted on August 10, 2008 by Gandalfe
Posted in Humor | 8 Comments

Lies at the Altar

Posted on August 9, 2008 by Gandalfe

I subscribe to the Web MD emails for various areas of human health topics such as Men’s Health. And this week’s missive includes coverage of Dr. Robin Smith’s book Lies at the Altar: The Truth About Good Marriages. "Gentle voice … Continue reading →

Posted in Too Spicy for some | 12 Comments

Signs from China

Posted on August 8, 2008 by Gandalfe

So this is where they all end up.  ;o)

Posted in Humor, International | 5 Comments

MSN 2008 Summer Olympics Coverage

Posted on August 8, 2008 by Gandalfe

The Summer Olympics are here. This hit my desk this morning and it made me proud to be working here. :o)On the eve of 08.08.08 and the excitement around the XXIX Olympiad, Microsoft and NBC Sports have teamed to deliver … Continue reading →

Posted in In the news..., International | 4 Comments

Trio Real featuring my friend Dave Anderson on sax

Posted on August 7, 2008 by Gandalfe

Egan’s Ballard Jamhouse is presenting two of Dave’s groups just a few days apart, and I hope you can make it.  This intimate venue is a great place to play, and hear, music: Trio Real – Saturday August 9th Groove-oriented … Continue reading →

Posted in Jazz | 2 Comments

In the News

Posted on August 6, 2008 by Gandalfe
Posted in Holiday | 4 Comments

NYT: An Energy Diet for Power-Hungry Household PCs

Posted on August 6, 2008 by Gandalfe

In the NYT this morning: “In its drive to go green, the technology industry has so far focused mainly on big targets like corporations and especially computer data centers, the power-hungry computing engine rooms of the Internet economy. Next come … Continue reading →

Posted in Computers and Internet, Technology | 5 Comments