Category Archives: YouTube

Viral Video Shows the Extent of U.S. Wealth Inequality

Posted on March 4, 2013 by

Think you know where the money is distributed in the US? Think again. Mashable: The issue of wealth inequality across the United States is well known, but this video shows you the extent of that imbalance in dramatic and graphic … Continue reading →

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Please Grandpa

Posted on January 25, 2013 by

Grandparents can be special in their own ways. The song in this video is Youth, done by the band Daughter.

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Microsoft Jumpin’ Jive Orchestra

Posted on January 13, 2013 by

“Talking about music is like dancing about architecture.” ~ Thelonious Monk Here is one of the videos we made of the Microsoft Jumpin’ Jive Orchestra last year. Enjoy.

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Free Stuff

Posted on December 27, 2012 by

“The best things in life are free.” ~ American Proverb It’s a foggy, northwest winter morning and I am on vacation from work. I have been meaning to capture some of the cool free stuff (or near free) I’ve discovered … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Jumpin’ Jive Orchestra ~ 2012

Posted on December 16, 2012 by

My all-time favorite big band, that I’ve played in, is the Microsoft Jumpin’ Jive Orchestra. Here is a slow number to dance to with your sweetie. Made up of hobbyist musicians, backed up by some ringers, this band is just … Continue reading →

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First World Problems

Posted on December 13, 2012 by

“First World Problems: Problems from living in a wealthy, industrialized nation that third worlders would probably roll their eyes at.” ~ Urban Dictionary We started hearing about “the First World” during the cold war, used to describe countries aligned with … Continue reading →

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Parenting 101: You’re Fired

Posted on September 2, 2012 by

“Most people work just hard enough not to get fired and get paid just enough money not to quit.” ~ George Carlin When my two kids became old enough to have chores I took each of them, to the back … Continue reading →

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The invisible citizen

Posted on August 31, 2012 by

Eastwooding: Taking advantage of a Celebrity moment in Social media to gratuitously promote your cause. Picture from Pinterest, Tumbler, and Facebook as part of the Eastwood meme. Mitt Romney probably hoped that surprise guest Clint Eastwood would make his day … Continue reading →

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Free Blues Backing Tracks

Posted on August 11, 2012 by

“Blues is easy to play, but hard to feel.” ~ Jimi Hendrix I was setting up a team event at work last month. I always chose a music them and this time was no exception. We have access at Amazon … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Jumpin’ Jive Orchestra ~ 2012

Posted on July 25, 2012 by

Last night was picture taking time with my all-time favorite band, the Microsoft Jumpin’ Jive Orchestra 2012. This band is directed by Ray Guyll and consists of mostly Microsoft employees and alumni. The lead tenor and I (retired Microsoftie) are … Continue reading →

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