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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.

Time, New Year, and other random thoughts …

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Gandalfe

“I hope that in this year to come, you make mistakes. Because if you are making mistakes, then you are making new things, trying new things, learning, living, pushing yourself, changing yourself, changing your world. You’re doing things you’ve never … Continue reading →

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Abandoned, Photos from Another Time

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Gandalfe

“In art and dream may you proceed with abandon. In life may you proceed with balance and stealth.” ~ Patti Smith This photo is taken from Jake Heppner’s The 38 Most Haunting Abandoned Places On Earth. For Some Reason, I … Continue reading →

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Review of my Kindle HDX – 2013

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Gandalfe

“Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” ~ Arthur C. Clarke I replaced my Kindle HD 2012 with this year’s new HDX. I had some nitnoid problems with the HD that I never could cure. So I was keen … Continue reading →

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Cars vs. Bikes vs Pedestrian ~ Oh My!

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Gandalfe

From a coworker, Logan, this fine response was part of a discussion about “yet another bike rider hit by a car”. Having experienced many friends nearly having been killed and heard of even more actually being killed on the very … Continue reading →

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Naughty Christmas Lovelies

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Gandalfe

“Let’s be naughty and save Santa the trip.” ~ Gary Allan I’m so ready for the winter solstice break aka Christmas holiday break. This is the first time in over two years that Suzy and I have taken a holiday … Continue reading →

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In the Mood 2013 ~ Charity Theater Run

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Gandalfe

What a great theater run this year for the Sky Notes Orchestra. I will have some videos next week. A message from the war front to our friends watching our house, “If you forgot to feed the cat, don’t bother … Continue reading →

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US’s Greatest Crisis Today

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Gandalfe
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Grimm Santa Story coming soon

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Gandalfe

So you think you are ready for Christmas this year. Grimm has a new holiday story for your consideration. I don’t know if I’m ready for this… Grimm makes Christmas creepy with the anti-Santa Claus known as Krampus. According to … Continue reading →

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Remember School Detention? Anybody…?

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Gandalfe

“I was rather a poor student, too easily distracted – did a lot of gazing out of windows, fine for training to be a writer, but not a great way to achieve in the classroom. The truth is that I … Continue reading →

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Please Do Not Sit on the Fence

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Gandalfe
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