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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.

“Gadgets and Gizmos:” Smartphone Apps to Improve Low Brass Teaching and Performance

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Gandalfe
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The Fallacy of Sexual Freedom: Our Bodies Our Sins

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Gandalfe

Originally posted on Dr. Nymphobrainiac:
This quote from Budokon University founder Cameron Shayne, who is a practitioner of his own style of therapeutic yoga, martial arts, and lifestyle interventions, moved me to reflection; particularly the first and last passages: “We…

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Crazy …

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Gandalfe

“If you’re going to be crazy, you have to get paid for it or else you’re going to be locked up.” ~ Hunter S. Thompson

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I feel the need for Speed ~ Redux

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Gandalfe

Having moved to Bothell I’ve noticed my ISP service is a *lot* slower. Here’s today’s numbers: In Redmond, in 2011, with the same ISP (Verizon, now called Frontier) I had these speeds: Looks like it’s time to find another provider? … Continue reading →

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Brush|Reed ~ Beautiful music for beautiful art

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Gandalfe

Here’s your chance to contribute to the arts. Clever collaboration by beautiful and talented artists, gotta love and share that! Read more: http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/brushreed-abroad-series-hong-kong-2014

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Cappadocia Turkey

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Gandalfe

“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” ~ Albert Einstein During a rare Glass family gathering at the parents’s house this weekend we were talking about wonders of the Earth. I don’t remember how we got … Continue reading →

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Project du Jour: Little Free Libraries

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Gandalfe

“If you want to get laid, go to college. If you want an education, go to the library.” ~ Frank Zappa Recently a friend of mine reminded me of the Little Free Libraries. Lauren is building her first house and … Continue reading →

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Test Run of Instagram 2014

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Gandalfe

Having dropped my WinFone, I finally purchased an iPhone. Yes, I gave up on the Windows Phone because I came to feel that Microsoft was not very interested in overcoming the huge deficiency when it comes to the shortage of … Continue reading →

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Robin Hilt ~ Jazz Vocalist

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Gandalfe

Photographer Mark Gladding took some pictures of my band at a charity event last weekend. I’ve seen maybe ten of the hundreds of photos he shot. This one is my favorite so far: Robin Hilt is one very special and … Continue reading →

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Manufactured Beauty ~ Body Image Issues

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Gandalfe

“People are like stained – glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within.” ~ Elisabeth Kubler-Ross Facebook is … Continue reading →

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