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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.

Veterans Day 2012

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Gandalfe

“This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.” ~Elmer Davis In Flanders Fields the poppies blow Between the crosses row on row, That mark our place; and in … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Best (and Worst) Educated States, and How They Voted.

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Gandalfe
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Guide: Boots for Seattle

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Gandalfe

“Some people wear their heart up on their sleeve. I wear mine underneath my right pant leg, strapped to my boot.” ~ Ani DiFranco I started commuting on the Seattle bus systems in January. I was an avid bus commuter … Continue reading →

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Book Paradise

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Gandalfe

Photo credit Brett Jordan, Flickr.com

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Severe Weather Plan 2012

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Gandalfe

“Climate is what we expect, weather is what we get.” ~ Mark Twain Here is what I advise my employees about work and handling severe weather. It really could go unstated, but I would feel so guilty if one of … Continue reading →

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Intro to Satire: Mad Magazine

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Gandalfe

I we legalize marijuana, the production of Harold & Kumar movie will go through the roof—and no one wants that!” Mad Magazine blog How old were you when you read your first copy of Mad Magazine? I was a teenie … Continue reading →

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The Hut Beneath the Pine: Tea Poems

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Gandalfe

After two 20-year careers and now on my third, I thought I’d share a little Daniel Skach-Mills prose on the subject. It really struck a vibe with me. “The human world teaches peoplehow to compete, get noticed,succeed. Here in my … Continue reading →

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Mr. Romney’s home town paper sez…

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Gandalfe

I couldn’t have said it better.

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A Binder full of Women?

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Gandalfe

“A murder of crows. A clowder of cats. A richness of martens. A skulk of foxes. A business of ferrets. A binder of women.” ~ Casey Johnston In case you’ve been living under a rock for a week, the Internet … Continue reading →

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