Author Archives: Gandalfe

Unknown's avatar

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.

MJB at Third Place Books

Posted on March 25, 2009 by Gandalfe

The Microsoft Jazz Band got together for their first concert of the year. For the last five years we have only done the ‘Day of Caring’ gig in September. But last year there were a lot of people interested in … Continue reading →

Posted in Jazz | Leave a comment

How to buy a kid a car

Posted on March 24, 2009 by Gandalfe

Question from a friend of mine: Melissa’s car is dying. Those b@stards want a ton of money to revive it (one more time). I need to buy her a reliable car for under $5000. Any advice on how I would … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | 1 Comment

The Baaa Studs

Posted on March 20, 2009 by Gandalfe

     Tip of the hat to TJonTheRoad of the Woodwind Forum for bringing this to my attention. Sheep, dawgs, LEDs… What more could you ask for?  :o)

Posted in Humor | 1 Comment

Play: How it Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul

Posted on March 19, 2009 by Gandalfe

There are so many great people to hear at my company as part of the Visiting Speaker Series. This is mostly for Dad who used to work here too. I know he misses going to many of these. ABSTRACT: What … Continue reading →

Posted in Books | 1 Comment

Anime of Vintage Cartoons

Posted on March 16, 2009 by Gandalfe

Yup, that’s Charlie Brown updated for the 21st Century in the Anime style.

Posted in Anime, Art, Entertainment, Vintage | Tagged , | 3 Comments

World Builder

Posted on March 15, 2009 by Gandalfe
Posted in Computers and Internet | Leave a comment

The Rivers of March

Posted on March 14, 2009 by Gandalfe

This post is for family and friends who like me (ten years ago) didn’t know about this song recently voted the most popular Brazilian song ever. I am listening to Susannah McCorkle sing Águas de Março and I found this … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | 2 Comments

JaAG on Pavement

Posted on March 13, 2009 by Gandalfe

Is it Friday again?

Posted in Everyday Science | 3 Comments

Monk’s Gruel Recipe

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Gandalfe

A friend of mine was mentioning learning to make what her family calls monk’s gruel in preparation for the hard time ahead. I said to myself, self, that’s an interesting idea. Imagine my surprise when I found out it was … Continue reading →

Posted in Health and wellness | 3 Comments

In Your Near-term Future: The Sixth Sense toolset a la “Minority Report”

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Gandalfe

Pattie Maes & Pranav Mistry unveil the “Sixth Sense” game-chaging wearable tech gear. This video was taken at TED at MIT.   This shows how possible a toolset, much like what was hinted at in the movie “The Minority Report”, … Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Leave a comment