Category Archives: Guides

Guide: Boots for Seattle

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Gandalfe

“Some people wear their heart up on their sleeve. I wear mine underneath my right pant leg, strapped to my boot.” ~ Ani DiFranco I started commuting on the Seattle bus systems in January. I was an avid bus commuter … Continue reading →

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Severe Weather Plan 2012

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Gandalfe

“Climate is what we expect, weather is what we get.” ~ Mark Twain Here is what I advise my employees about work and handling severe weather. It really could go unstated, but I would feel so guilty if one of … Continue reading →

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Parenting 101: You’re Fired

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Gandalfe

“Most people work just hard enough not to get fired and get paid just enough money not to quit.” ~ George Carlin When my two kids became old enough to have chores I took each of them, to the back … Continue reading →

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Takin’ a Friday off, just for me

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Gandalfe

Babies don’t need a vacation, but I still see them at the beach… it pisses me off! I’ll go over to a little baby and say ‘What are you doing here? You haven’t worked a day in your life!’ ~ … Continue reading →

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Free Blues Backing Tracks

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Gandalfe

“Blues is easy to play, but hard to feel.” ~ Jimi Hendrix I was setting up a team event at work last month. I always chose a music them and this time was no exception. We have access at Amazon … Continue reading →

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Top 3 Tips to Eating Less and Finding Your Perfect Weight

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Gandalfe

“Nothing would be more tiresome than eating and drinking if God had not made them a pleasure as well as a necessity.” ~ Voltaire Edouard Manet’s Déjeuner sur l’herbe Disclaimer: I am not a doctor, have no training in medicine, … Continue reading →

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The Batman & Robin Meme

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Gandalfe

This cartoon has been floating around on the Internet for a couple of months. It’s a Batman and Robin cartoon where the talk bubbles can be co-opted in many different ways. This, as a saxophonist, is my favorite adaptation: Most … Continue reading →

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The Mysterious Mazzeo “System” Explained

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Gandalfe

Here’s another fine post wherein from my friend Terry Stibal waxes poetic about a very unique clarinet system. He is a professional musician and band manager with his latest band, the Sounds of the South Dance Orchestra. This was first … Continue reading →

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Looking forward to the Cashless World

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Gandalfe

Face it, money in the form of bills and coins will soon be a distant memory. In 20 years,  more than 80% of sales will involve electronic money in some form or shape. And the bank that figures that out … Continue reading →

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Going, going, … gone

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Gandalfe

The Dodo never had a chance. He seems to have been invented for the sole purpose of becoming extinct and that was all he was good for.” ~ Will Cuppy Who remembers typewriters, 8 track players, and disco? So much … Continue reading →

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