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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.

The Sax Garage Band Experience

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Gandalfe

I invited some of my friends to a sax quartet/quintet reading session. We ended up with six players counting my wife Suzy and me. I have so many charts I haven’t heard so there was plenty of music. Many of … Continue reading →

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Luv Your Baby

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Gandalfe

“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.” ~ Josh Billings Borrowed from the German Shepherd Dog Community on Facebook.

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Teabonics ~ Republican Radicals Ruin a Perfectly Good Party

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Gandalfe

“Just because I am Republican doesn’t mean that I hate Muslims, blacks, and/or women.” ~ Facebook post I often offend my Republican family and friends by publishing things that they don’t support about their party. Being a conservative used to … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Jumpin’ Jive Orchestra ~ 2012

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Gandalfe

Last night was picture taking time with my all-time favorite band, the Microsoft Jumpin’ Jive Orchestra 2012. This band is directed by Ray Guyll and consists of mostly Microsoft employees and alumni. The lead tenor and I (retired Microsoftie) are … Continue reading →

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Woman vs. Man

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Gandalfe

“It is the woman who chooses the man who will choose her.” ~ Paul Géraldy (1885-1983) French poet. Some people spend a lot of time considering the differences between the way men and women think. Me, I just celebrate the … Continue reading →

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Hemmingway Pissed Here

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Gandalfe

I took this picture when Suzy and I were visiting Key West a couple of years ago. The locals seemed to have a good sense of humor. It must get somewhat tiring to see the crowds of tourists wandering about … Continue reading →

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Politics

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Gandalfe
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Life on this Blue Marble

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Gandalfe

My mom mentioned, some time ago, that she likes my use of the title “Blue Marble” for the Earth so thought I’d share the derivation of the terminology. The Blue Marble is a famous photograph of the Earth, taken on … Continue reading →

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The Batman & Robin Meme

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Gandalfe

This cartoon has been floating around on the Internet for a couple of months. It’s a Batman and Robin cartoon where the talk bubbles can be co-opted in many different ways. This, as a saxophonist, is my favorite adaptation: Most … Continue reading →

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Sax Skin Tattoo

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Gandalfe

Found this on Facebook from my friend Bobbi. If this were a tattoo, that’d be one dedicated lady to her art.

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