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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 Green Arch or Photography Done Right

Posted on March 11, 2009 by Gandalfe

I was posting some pics to Flickr.com for a group of new friends, sax players all when I saw this stunning piece of photography, nay art. I struck by the beauty and at the same time strangeness that is Europe. … Continue reading →

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Northwest Sax Collective – on a snowy March afternoon.

Posted on March 10, 2009 by Gandalfe

Suzy and I are usually up for new experiences so we thought we’d try the 13/8ths, eight-beat whole notes, and 5 sharps or 6 flats world that is graduate-level classical music. Now truth be known, I had the imitable Paul … Continue reading →

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Watchmen Movie Trailer and Review

Posted on March 8, 2009 by Gandalfe

Suzy and I went to the movie Watchmen yesterday. Heck, I’d been waiting for it for over a year. And the pundits said it could not be done well. Some of the Watchmen faithful said it shouldn’t be done. We … Continue reading →

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Chess is for Lovers

Posted on March 1, 2009 by Gandalfe

As is our custom Suzy and I head to the Crossroads of Bellevue mall to have lunch with Josie and her family. One of Nicky, my grandson, and my favorite activities is to watch the chess players and some times … Continue reading →

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Can the French do Jazz?

Posted on February 28, 2009 by Gandalfe

Jeff Miller points out this happening video:

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Handwriting, soon to be a thing of the past?

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Gandalfe

BBC NEWS | UK | Magazine | The slow death of handwriting – Source: news.bbc.co.uk "For some, that is already the case. But writer Kitty Burns Florey says the art of handwriting is declining so fast that ordinary, joined-up script … Continue reading →

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Huffington Post: Are you a Narcissist?

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Gandalfe

From The Huffington Post — Dr. Mark Goulston 1. Do you interrupt most people in the middle of what they’re saying and expect them to listen to you? 2. Do you interrupt people in the middle of when they’re thinking … Continue reading →

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Private Party

Posted on February 22, 2009 by Gandalfe

The Pacific Cascade Big Band played for a private party in Everett to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of a very nice couple. Micah one of our trumpet players set it up and the people and venue was really nice. They … Continue reading →

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Employee Rating Time Again?

Posted on February 19, 2009 by Gandalfe

Yes, it’s that time of the year again, so I’ve *rediscovered* these gems to offer as helpful suggestions for those of you writing reviews of employee performance. These useful quotes were reportedly taken from actual Federal employee performance evaluations: 1."Since … Continue reading →

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Live Mesh – Synchronizing Life

Posted on February 17, 2009 by Gandalfe

Some ads speak to me. They are the increasingly rare times when someone has figured out what I like. Enjoy. Wendy, if you’re watching/reading, this is how I want to see more of Addie. Wish you guyz lived closer to … Continue reading →

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