Category Archives: advice

House Purchase Wants/Needs List

Posted on March 5, 2023 by Gandalfe

My son and his family have moved into their forever house. Before he did I gave him the list of criteria we have used over the years to pick our forever home, although three times we ended up moving. The … Continue reading →

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To be a woman …

Posted on July 8, 2017 by Gandalfe

“Being a woman is a terribly difficult trade since it consists principally of dealings with men.” ~ Joseph Conrad With Hulu’s recent release of the Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood, I was reminded that my dear sister’s recommendation that I … Continue reading →

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Warning! Rant in Progress

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Gandalfe

A most excellent rant from author LaMonte M. Fowler on Facebook this morning. I feel the need to drop a little truth on y’all. So buckle up…I’m about to be politically incorrect. We don’t need to take America back. No … Continue reading →

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LinkedIn, Resumes, and Amazon

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Gandalfe

“Meet Frenchman Philippe Dubost, whose Amazon-style CV has taken the internet by storm, with over one million hits in eight days. And he’s not even a marketing specialist!” ~ BusinessBecause You might not have the success of this candidate, but … Continue reading →

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Liberalism Defined ~ Joe Conason

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Gandalfe

If your workplace is safe; if your children go to school rather than being forced into labor; if you are paid a living wage, including overtime; if you enjoy a forty-hour week and you are allowed to join a union … Continue reading →

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Big Band: Can the Clutter!

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Gandalfe

Further guidance from my friend Terry Stibal, a professional musician and band manager with his latest band, the Sounds of the South Dance Orchestra. CAN THE CLUTTER!!! We had a video made of our group once, something that I have … Continue reading →

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Weather: People will complain about anything!

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Gandalfe

“Let the rain kiss you. Let the rain beat upon your head with silver liquid drops. Let the rain sing you a lullaby.” ~Langston Hughes I keep seeing people dissing mother nature about the Summer that Seattle is having. Not … 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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