Category Archives: My World

Pay Raise and Retirement Tips and Tricks

Posted on February 12, 2017 by Gandalfe

“I believe that the biggest mistake that most people make when it comes to their retirement is they do not plan for it. They take the same route as Alice in the story from “Alice in Wonderland,” in which the … Continue reading →

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Music = Life

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Gandalfe

“And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music.” ~ Friedrich Nietzsche I was putting away my sax the other day and was struck, once again, with the amazing realization … Continue reading →

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So I dropped my sax …

Posted on January 22, 2017 by Gandalfe

I was notified that our principal saxophonist (in the WCB) wasn’t going to make it to practice, so I pulled out my Selmer Ref 54 hummingbird to work on the lovely but gnarly alto sax solo in Armenian Dances. It’s … Continue reading →

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What is a Musician?

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Gandalfe
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Why Music, Why a Musician? One Man’s Story.

Posted on December 16, 2016 by Gandalfe

“Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything.” ~ Plato At one time, I thought I would, no should become … Continue reading →

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Chickens, rats, and a trap

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Gandalfe

The trouble with the rat race is that even if you win, you’re still a rat. ~ Lily Tomlin We had a growing rat problem, not in the coop … yet. But still, seeing 6 to 8 rats in the … Continue reading →

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My Conn C Soprano Saxophone

Posted on November 6, 2016 by Gandalfe

One day, over ten years ago, I purchased a Conn C soprano sax. My intent was to cover an oboe part in a local community band. Shortly after I purchased this instrument, the band found an oboe player. Sarge, the … Continue reading →

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Muddy Yards and Dirty Shoes

Posted on October 16, 2016 by Gandalfe

You pray for rain, you gotta deal with the mud too. That’s a part of it. ~ Denzel Washington Three storms have deposited their rain filling our streams, retention ponds, and yards. As I walked across the yard, checking the … 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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The Politics of Friends

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Gandalfe

“Let us not seek the Republican answer or the Democratic answer, but the right answer. Let us not seek to fix the blame for the past. Let us accept our own responsibility for the future.” ~  John F. Kennedy I … Continue reading →

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