Category Archives: My World

United States Tax Lies and Distortions?

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Gandalfe

“I like to pay taxes. With them, I buy civilization.” ~ Oliver Wendell Holmes “The fact is, we pay for the lifestyle we expect. Without taxes, our lifestyles would be totally different and much harder. America would be a third … Continue reading →

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Getting Hired by Microsoft ~ the Zoosk way

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Gandalfe

“I’d rather be a failure at something I love than a success at something I hate.” ~ George Burns Over the years many, many family and friends have sent me their resume to get hired by Microsoft. I’m embarrassed to … Continue reading →

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Post your Resume on LinkedIn.com

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Gandalfe

I have been using LinkedIn.com for so many years, I can’t tell you when I started. What I can tell you is that I wish this had been available when I first entered the workforce. I have lost track of … Continue reading →

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Telecommuting in 2011 ~ a Brave New World

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Gandalfe

Here is an interesting study from this Microsoft Presspass article: Remote Working Now a “Business Imperative” This chart demonstrates both the progress we’ve made in making it easier to work from home and where we are just not quite there … Continue reading →

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10 Things you don’t know about women

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Gandalfe

“When you break up with us, that means it’s over, and we will only sleep with you two or three more times.” ~ Jane Krakowski The men’s magazine Esquire provides us with relationship and dating advice. In their words, “It’s … Continue reading →

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Happy 80th Birthday Mom!

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Gandalfe

The Glass clan are arriving in droves from all over the U.S. to help us celebrate mom’s 80th birthday. People are headed to airport to shuttle incoming family to Redmond. By tonight they will all be here. Bertie Dugger Glass’ … Continue reading →

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DOMAI: More Naughty Pictures

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Gandalfe

It’s a balmy 73 degree in Seattle and a man’s mind naturally wonders to thoughts of a lovely Summer with scantily clad women. Okay, most men that is. Shouldn’t that grape be an apple? And where is the snake? I’m … Continue reading →

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XKCD: Age Timeline

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Gandalfe

From XKCD. Hmm… regarding 55 on—we’ll see. 

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Wax On. Wax Off.

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Gandalfe

The people of Springfield, Illinois got their knickers in a twist over a spa billboard. The spa has put up a little page about it. I’m surprised how many vote “too hot”. As of 18 June 2011, the referenced page … Continue reading →

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Jazz Drums Redux ~ A review of my kit

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Gandalfe

I invited Scott Small to sit in with the Microsoft Jazz Band for an upcoming gig. One of the practice sessions was in my music studio. I have a drum kit, bass and amp, and Roland keyboard sit up so … Continue reading →

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