Category Archives: My World

39th Wedding Anniversary

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Gandalfe

Now retired, this is our first wedding anniversary in that state. So many years of love and companionship, how do we celebrate? Well for us, we celebrate with good morning kisses, walks with the dawg, picking a movie to see … Continue reading →

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A Cold Summer for the Emerald City in 2014

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Gandalfe

“Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine.” ~ Anthony J. D’Angelo I’m sitting here finishing some projects and looking out the window here near the Emerald City aka Seattle. Mid to high 50s most … Continue reading →

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Analysis of my Zip Code ~ Stats 2014

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Gandalfe

I thought I’d research my corner of this blue marble and save the findings here. Bothell is a city located in King and Snohomish Counties in the state of Washington. It is part of the Seattle metropolitan area. The population … Continue reading →

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Crazy …

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Gandalfe

“If you’re going to be crazy, you have to get paid for it or else you’re going to be locked up.” ~ Hunter S. Thompson

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Top Ten Home Improvements

Posted on January 11, 2014 by Gandalfe

“If I were asked to name the chief benefit of the house, I should say: the house shelters day-dreaming, the house protects the dreamer, the house allows one to dream in peace.” ~ Gaston Bachelard Customizing your home is a … Continue reading →

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Page one of 365, Chapter 2014

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Gandalfe

“The life of every man is a diary in which he means to write one story, and writes another; and his humblest hour is when he compares the volume as it is with what he vowed to make it.” ~ … Continue reading →

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Time, New Year, and other random thoughts …

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Gandalfe

“I hope that in this year to come, you make mistakes. Because if you are making mistakes, then you are making new things, trying new things, learning, living, pushing yourself, changing yourself, changing your world. You’re doing things you’ve never … Continue reading →

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MJJO at the Jumpin’ Jive to Thrive dance 2013

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Gandalfe

Suzy joins me on tenor for this event. I *really* like performances where she can make it. Since she works nights, she isn’t always available.

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Lesson One: Fronting a band at a Bar

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Gandalfe

“People don’t dance to brilliant guitar solos or heady changes, they dance to the hook lyrics of a simple chorus.” This was posted in Miami craigslist by a club owner about the bands he encounters, and also the realities of … Continue reading →

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2013 Resolutions a la Commitments

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Gandalfe

“New Year’s Day now is the accepted time to make your regular annual good resolutions. Next week you can begin paving hell with them as usual.” ~ Mark Twain With all the talk and jokes about New Year resolutions going … Continue reading →

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