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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 Mysterious Mazzeo “System” Explained

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Gandalfe

Here’s another fine post wherein from my friend Terry Stibal waxes poetic about a very unique clarinet system. He is a professional musician and band manager with his latest band, the Sounds of the South Dance Orchestra. This was first … Continue reading →

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Neurowear for the Cat in You

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Gandalfe

“Neurowear is the name of our project to develop fashion items and gadgets using brain waves and other biosensor with “Augumented Human Body” as the concept. Other than the first project “necomimi”, we are planning to development other various items.” … Continue reading →

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On Marriage

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Gandalfe

‎“I would never recommend marriage to anyone–I’d just say it is the best thing that every happened to me.” ~ Jim Glass Picture from Facebook and attributed to anon.

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Happy Independence Day Homies

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Gandalfe

“You have to love a nation that celebrates its independence every July 4, not with a parade of guns, tanks, and soldiers who file by the White House in a show of strength and muscle, but with family picnics where … Continue reading →

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Body Image Mismatches

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Gandalfe

“Even the models we see in magazines wish they could look like their own images.” ~ Cheri K. Erdman I always amazes me how great men think they look and how ugly women think they look. Beautiful women will starve … Continue reading →

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Ukulele Phenom: Jake Shimabukuro

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Gandalfe

At work last Wednesday, I work at Amazon, a coworker and I wandered over to the main campus to hear Jake Shimabukuro. Let’s call her Julie, suggested that we get there early which turned out to be a very good … Continue reading →

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Looking forward to the Cashless World

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Gandalfe

Face it, money in the form of bills and coins will soon be a distant memory. In 20 years,  more than 80% of sales will involve electronic money in some form or shape. And the bank that figures that out … Continue reading →

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Summer, where forth art thou?

Posted on June 23, 2012 by Gandalfe

Fog, clouds, rain, and it’s almost July in the Northwest. I wonder when summer will come? We’ve had a day of sun here and there between weeks of rain and clouds. I, for one, am ready for the warm weather … Continue reading →

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Summer Loves

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Gandalfe

“Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability.” ~ Sam Keen Summer comes to Seattle next week after a torrid session of flirting with us for the past month. It’s the time of year when you have to wear a coat … Continue reading →

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Stress Free Zone

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Gandalfe
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