Category Archives: My World

In search of simplicity

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Gandalfe

I have spent most of my life simplifying. When I was a college student, I remember thinking it was because I am basically lazy. I even told that to a neighbor kid as we worked on a carpentry project. The … Continue reading →

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Lazy, Comfie, Rainy Sunday Morning

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Gandalfe

I am sitting here listening to one of my favorite shows, CBS Sunday Morning, and looked out to see a typical early spring morning in the Northwest. I like how the evergreen trees look as the fog nestles around them. … Continue reading →

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Eppelshiem & Reese C Soprano Sax Redux

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Gandalfe

Here’s a recent update from my Gandalfe buys an Eppelsheim & Reese C Soprano post of two years ago. This advice comes from a professional musician and I still need to get permission to attribute this to him. But I … Continue reading →

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The Hemmingway Adventure

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Gandalfe

Suzy and I have just returned from our Caribbean cruise and I wanted to share a little taste of what we saw on the Key West Island. A visit to see Nobel prize winning Ernest Hemmingway’s house and bar has … Continue reading →

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Playboy Online ~ A story of remorse for what could have been

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Gandalfe

Those who follow my blog know that I slip posts in weeks, even months after the current date so that those who may be offended won’t find them in my post stream unless they really follow me. Don’t know how … Continue reading →

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So much joy, so little time…

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Gandalfe

In preparation for a cruise to Cozumel Suzy and I purchased matching iPad IIs. I don’t think I would have decided this was the right thing to do except that my Dad was gifted one and I helped him learn … Continue reading →

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For Your Consideration: Time to Switch to Hotmail?

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Gandalfe

Hotmail has come a long way in the last few years. I have accounts in so many services but my fav is Hotmail. For me, a guy that runs four musical groups from Big Bands to sax quartets, the calendar … Continue reading →

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Balancing work and kids ~ real advice for real life

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Gandalfe

In my travels for Microsoft I often get asked about work/home life balance. Having come from 20 years in the military, I really wanted to find a job where I could create a successful and satisfying balance. I think I’ve … Continue reading →

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Living in the Pacific Northwest ~ Part One

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Gandalfe

I was thinking today about Suzy and my travels around the world. We saw a lot of nice places to live and decided that the Pacific Northwest US is where we wanted to live. Before our move I had never … Continue reading →

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Is it Summer in Seattle yet?

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Gandalfe

On my day off from work, I’m seriously daydreaming about catching some rays on a warm Summer morning. In Seattle, that dream is at least two if not more months away. So this picture from the Domai.com site caught my … Continue reading →

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