Category Archives: Culture

Security for Home and Identity in the 21st Century

Posted on November 3, 2025 by Gandalfe

A friend of mine had his phone hacked and most of his contacts got emergency request for money. He ended up going into the service provider’s brick and mortar as online and phone wasn’t working for him. Here are my … Continue reading →

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Complaint Corner: Why do I have to Pay for Music?

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Gandalfe

From the Austin Music People page on Facebook: Someone complained about an experience they had at an Austin music venue last night, and the club owner responded this morning. Hello [Owner], I was here on Saturday night, and we specifically … Continue reading →

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Live Long and Prosper

Posted on February 28, 2015 by Gandalfe

Goodbye Mr. Spock, aka Leonard Nimoy. The New York Times sez, Leonard Nimoy, the sonorous, gaunt-faced actor who won a worshipful global following as Mr. Spock, the resolutely logical human-alien first officer of the Starship Enterprise in the television and … Continue reading →

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Manufactured Beauty ~ Body Image Issues

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Gandalfe

“People are like stained – glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within.” ~ Elisabeth Kubler-Ross Facebook is … Continue reading →

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Meet the Super Geek League

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Gandalfe

This Seattle phenomenon is called the Super Geek League, where I have some friends playing with shock music.  I keep meaning to find time to go to their show and now that they are releasing their third CD, will have … Continue reading →

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Cars vs. Bikes vs Pedestrian ~ Oh My!

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Gandalfe

From a coworker, Logan, this fine response was part of a discussion about “yet another bike rider hit by a car”. Having experienced many friends nearly having been killed and heard of even more actually being killed on the very … Continue reading →

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Superman is an Immigrant

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Gandalfe

Born on Krypton, he came to this country with the promise of Hope – the symbol he bears on his chest. Many of our families also have a history of immigration. We share Superman’s hope and we continue his fight … Continue reading →

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Washington State Wines

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Gandalfe

“Wine is constant proof that God loves us and loves to see us happy.” ~ Benjamin Franklin Washington’s wine industry is huge, second in the nation behind California.  Most of what you want to know about Washington state wines can … Continue reading →

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A Tourist in Seattle

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Gandalfe

“To some extent, Seattle remains a frontier metropolis, a place where people can experiment with their lives, and change and grow and make things happen.” ~ Tom Robbins Dear tourist, we were talking about your trip here during our meeting … Continue reading →

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Ever Google Your Name?

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Gandalfe

When you have a common name like mine, Googling it can be a very humbling experience. I was reading the Recruiters Lounge article, You’re a Nobody unless your name Googles Well and started pinging my name. Bonus learning, adding an … Continue reading →

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