Category Archives: Tips and Tricks

Getting the most out of your phone battery

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Gandalfe

We are fast becoming a nation of cell phone addicts. I can’t imagine leaving the house with out my fone that doubles as so many tools for me including camera, GPS, calendar, etc. But the biggest problem most of us … 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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FAQ: Windows Live Groups and Calendars

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Gandalfe

I have to show people were their groups and calendars are so many times, I thought I’d make an FAQ post and just point to it. Note, this fantastic calendar and group system is free. Also note in the menu … Continue reading →

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Clarinet Solo Stretch Goal: Stompin’ at the Savoy

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Gandalfe

In preparation for the Microsoft Jazz Band swing dance gig at Third Place Commons, I am working on a clarinet solo. Every year I try to do one clarinet solo; it’s a stretch goal for me. You see I have … Continue reading →

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Friday’s Musings and other Oddities

Posted on May 9, 2008 by Gandalfe

I ran smack dab in to Scott Hanselman’s Blog Interesting – 32 Ways to Keep Your Blog from Sucking and was pleasantly surprised to find many of my recommendations there. I especially appreciated numbers three and five. I find that … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, Getting a Job, Tips and Tricks, Writing | 12 Comments

Kiss and Other Musings

Posted on March 28, 2008 by Gandalfe

I have always embraced the KISS methodology of accomplishing things–when possible. KISS, for the uninitiated, stands for a ruder version of Keep It Sweet and Simple. Many times the simplest way to do something is the right way. And many … Continue reading →

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So You Want to Write a Blog – Part I

Posted on March 6, 2008 by Gandalfe

I have been meaning to capture my thoughts on writing a successful blog and then I saw this quote which is rather elegantly put if’n you ask me. A very sage author once told me, “Write the book that you … Continue reading →

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The cas’, very cas’ guy…

Posted on March 4, 2008 by Gandalfe

Suzy was teasing me about my sleeves in yet another shirt that had shrunk and the sleeve length was too short. It’s one of the pitfalls for us tall guys. I typically wear long-sleeve shirts in the cooler weather part … Continue reading →

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