Category Archives: Culture

Meet the Band, a historical movie

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Gandalfe

The Community Music group on Yahoo just received this post: Hi. I made a movie about 10 years ago called Meet The Band. I profiled four very different community bands from around the country and mixed in a historical narrative … Continue reading →

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Generations, McRibs, and Quality Time

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Gandalfe

My sister is in town again, airfare courtesy of my brother Andy. As my son Aaron and his family are here but leaving to go back to Utah this afternoon, I thought we’d run over and take Debby out to … Continue reading →

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Christmas Gift Ideas ~ 2011

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Gandalfe

“The greatest gift is a portion of thyself.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson After my recent move from a big to a small house, I got to thinking about all the stuff that I have, love, but rarely if ever use. … Continue reading →

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Candy Corn Anyone?

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Gandalfe

Halloween is almost here goblins and ghosts, oh the fear! Pumpkins, black cats and witches too, Bobbing for apples and witches brew. So jump for joy and sound the horn, relax and have some candy corn! ~Candy Corn Wonderland I … Continue reading →

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Packing Tips and Tricks

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Gandalfe

“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving” ~ Albert Einstein I penned the Downsizing post last week, but thought I’d add some hard won, best in class ideas for your consideration. If you … Continue reading →

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Artist Boris Vallejo

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Gandalfe

Here is one of my favorite fantasy and erotic subject painters that I discovered in the ‘90s. Boris Vallejo (born January 8, 1941[1]) is a Peruvian-born American painter. He immigrated to the United States in 1964, and he currently resides … Continue reading →

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Steampunk Design and Musings

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Gandalfe

“To some, ‘steampunk’ is a catchall term, a concept in search of a visual identity. To me, it’s essentially the intersection of technology and romance.” ~ Jake von Slatt Leon mentioned today on Facebook about a venture that he had … Continue reading →

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Epic Libraries of the Rich and Famous

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Gandalfe

I am an avid bibliophile with books strewn all over my house. As we move towards the digital divide, I wonder if paper libraries will become just a memory like stone tablets. So when I saw this collection of “20 … Continue reading →

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New Facebook Group: Musicians on Motorbikes

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Gandalfe

I was invited to join a new group on Facebook called “Musicians on Motorbikes “(MoM) by Benedikt of Switzerland today. So I joined and quickly submitted this picture in which I thought the contra alto clarinet would be considered eccentric. … Continue reading →

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The Beatles ~ Why Music Matters

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Gandalfe

Got to thinking about this as my granddaughter was singing a Beatles tune. What a legacy the Beatles brings to the table. Three generations and counting of my family luv the music, videos, and times of the Beatles. Sad with … Continue reading →

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