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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.

Health and Wellness, Part Deux

Posted on February 22, 2008 by Gandalfe

The New York Times reports that ‘Half of UK Men Would Swap Sex For a 50 Inch TV‘. Excuse me, really? Guys what’s up? Not only is good sex healthy, it can promote the closeness and intimacy that is an … Continue reading →

Posted in Health and wellness | 10 Comments

For my blog posse, especially Carole and Kathryn

Posted on February 21, 2008 by Gandalfe

  “Be who you are and say what you feel because the people who mind don’t matter and the people who matter don’t mind.” – Dr. Seuss My niece is in the middle of this pic but based on what … Continue reading →

Posted in My World, Photograph | 10 Comments

xkcd – a webcomic of romance, sarcasm, math, and language

Posted on February 20, 2008 by Gandalfe

This (from xkcd) is going around at work so I thought I’d share it with y’all. Like a new friend of mine recently noted, what kind of person volunteers to be a hall monitor? I think that takes a very … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor | 13 Comments

Macy and Thelonius – Chair Hogs

Posted on February 18, 2008 by Gandalfe

I guess my two Bengals decided that they liked my office chair. So I grudgingly went to bother Suzy.  :o)

Posted in Pets | 16 Comments

For Sale: 1928 Conn F Mezzo Soprano Saxophone (eBay)

Posted on February 17, 2008 by Gandalfe

I have been long toying with the purchase of a Conn F Mezzo soprano saxophone. So I was very excited when this one was listed this month: "Up for auction is a RARE 1928 Conn F Mezzo Soprano Sax. Sometimes … Continue reading →

Posted in Saxophone | 7 Comments

Seattle: Hear the Brass Dragon Saxophone Band

Posted on February 16, 2008 by Gandalfe

 

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Nudity in the Home

Posted on February 16, 2008 by Gandalfe

I stumbled across a rather fair and balanced discussion about Nudity in the Home that has just the right amount of humor for my tastes. Interestingly enough it was in the education part of that newspaper. Having just watched V … Continue reading →

Posted in Too Spicy for some | 9 Comments

I’ve Been ValleyWag’d…

Posted on February 15, 2008 by Gandalfe

Okay, well just kinda… A friend IM’d me (from the Netherlands) to tell me I’ve been ValleyWag’d at http://valleywag.com/356567/bill-gatess-real-facebook-profile-revealed. It’s the third time someone has said something like, I was looking at Bill Gate’s facebook profile and saw you listed … Continue reading →

Posted in Facebook, In the news... | 10 Comments

NYT: The Physics of Coltrane’s Technique: How Pros Hit the High Notes

Posted on February 13, 2008 by Gandalfe

This article in various forms has been posted this week at different sites and forums. This particular version is the best I have seen yet: By KENNETH CHANG, February 12, 2008 "The saxophone, invented by Adolphe Sax, the Belgian instrument … Continue reading →

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Music Performance Blog and Videos Finds

Posted on February 12, 2008 by Gandalfe

I am really into the David Hattner series of videos. Stellar resource: http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=David+Hattner&search=Search Turn up the volume and enjoy.I discovered the Buzzing Read blog and although there could be a lot more I’ve loving what I find like the topic … Continue reading →

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