Author Archives: Gandalfe

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.

My Bengal Cat Thelonious aka Theo

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Gandalfe

This is my buddy Thelonious Monk, aka Theo helping Suzy with the Jazz Library work. Theo is a Bengal cat, a relatively new hybrid breed of cat, formed by the cross of a domestic feline and an Asian Leopard. He … Continue reading →

Posted in Bengal, Cat, Jazz, My World, Pets, Wildlife | 2 Comments

RIP Herman Leonard ~ Iconic Jazz Photographer

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Gandalfe

New York Times: Herman Leonard, an internationally renowned photographer whose haunting, noirish images of postwar jazz life became widely known only in the late 1980s, died on Saturday in Los Angeles. He was 87. <snip> Mr. Leonard never set out … Continue reading →

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Droid 3G Incredible ~ A 2010 Review

Posted on October 10, 2010 by Gandalfe

A long time user of the Windows Mobile products, I finally moved to the Droid platform. I was very excited about trying the WinMo7 but my provider, Verizon will not be offering this phone anytime soon. And as I’ve taken … Continue reading →

Posted in Cell phone, Droid, Facebook, Google, Hotmail, Mobile, review, Technology | 1 Comment

Thelonious

Posted on October 9, 2010 by Gandalfe

“I played the wrong, wrong notes” ~ Thelonious Monk

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Fall may be melancholy to some…

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Gandalfe

Fall, aka Autumn, I like that season as much as any. With the longer nights, cooler weather, and return of the big shows on TV, one can get easily distracted. Here is a song that distracted me… three times. Just … Continue reading →

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Yeah, a paid gig!

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Gandalfe

So Alan pings me yesterday and sez, “Hey Jim, we need an alto sax sub this Saturday. We’ll pay you to do this gig.” Sweet. Here were my questions: 1. Is this a two hour (two one hour sets) gig? … Continue reading →

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Eppelsheim’s Unique Sax Crook

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Gandalfe

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Windows Live Essentials 2011 ~ Test Run

Posted on October 2, 2010 by Gandalfe

I’ve been a long time user of Windows Live Writer, suggesting it to family and friends and using it on a number of blog properties. So I saved my test of the new blog authoring environment for last Friday and … Continue reading →

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Halloween ~ Sex Sells in 2010

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Gandalfe

Last weekend I, my granddaughter, Suzy, and friends were shopping at the PartyTime store and looking at the costumes for this year. I was amazed at the number, maybe a hundred, very-short dressed adult women costumes. I guess I shouldn’t … Continue reading →

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