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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.

Welcome to the Kindle Lending Library

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Gandalfe

Click on link to learn more…

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Circle of Fifths by Zodiac Sign

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Gandalfe
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Miles and miles to go…

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Gandalfe

I was mowing the common area today and enjoying the new crab apple trees (three, count ‘em, three) I planted last month. It is the rainy season in the Seattle area so the grass is heavy and the trees happy. … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Being a Kid

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Gandalfe

Discovered on Pinterest today. I just made me chuckle. I have no idea where you get this done for your child. Gotta show this to my Suzy; she can do anything!

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A Trip to the MIM ~ Redux

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Gandalfe

A friend of mine waxes poetic on theSax.Info blog about a trip he took to the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix, AZ.  You can check out his original post on The Woodwind Forum. He has many, many pictures for your … Continue reading →

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Tagging Douchebags…

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Gandalfe

This was a popular piece on the Intertubes last year. I don’t know why it resonated with so many people, but it did. I do have a theory though. The cell phone earpiece or headset is actually a very functional … Continue reading →

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Sight Reading Music is an Art

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Gandalfe

“Hell is full of musical amateurs.” ~ George Bernard Shaw This week I got to sit in with a struggling big band that is under new management. This band has very strong elements and a couple of weak players. I … Continue reading →

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Scent of a Woman

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Gandalfe

Women! What can you say? Who made ’em? God must have been a fuckin’ genius. The hair… They say the hair is everything, you know. Have you ever buried your nose in a mountain of curls… just wanted to go … Continue reading →

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Bothell Whooping Cough ~ Epidemic yet?

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Gandalfe

I’m seeing signs on the highway to home saying get your Td (aka Tdap) here. And there are articles in the media like this one: Whooping cough cases still rising in Snohomish County; free vaccine clinic in Lynnwood on Saturday. … Continue reading →

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