Category Archives: Entertainment

Complaint Corner: Why do I have to Pay for Music?

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Gandalfe

From the Austin Music People page on Facebook: Someone complained about an experience they had at an Austin music venue last night, and the club owner responded this morning. Hello [Owner], I was here on Saturday night, and we specifically … Continue reading →

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A Tourist in Seattle

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Gandalfe

“To some extent, Seattle remains a frontier metropolis, a place where people can experiment with their lives, and change and grow and make things happen.” ~ Tom Robbins Dear tourist, we were talking about your trip here during our meeting … Continue reading →

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Selecting and Owning a Dog ~ One Man’s Opinion

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Gandalfe

Outside of a dog, a book is a man’s best friend. Inside of a dog it’s too dark to read. ~ Groucho Marx A friend of mine wants a dog. As a single mom she will be at work at … Continue reading →

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Chive On

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Gandalfe

“Men are taught to apologize for their weaknesses, women for their strengths.” ~  Lois Wyse I’ve heard it said that the male of the human species are very visual creatures. For example, if you look at the statistics for the … Continue reading →

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My kind of music, Jazz is

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Gandalfe

“A musician must make music, an artist must paint, a poet must write, if he is to be ultimately at peace with himself.” ~ Abraham Maslow With my new job and extended commute, I am practicing less. I need to … Continue reading →

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Sundays are for recharging your batteries

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Gandalfe

In the morning a man walks with his whole body; in the evening, only with his legs. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson My Sunday don’t vary much and is designed by me to be relaxing. It starts with a late wake … Continue reading →

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Time Enough for Love

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Gandalfe

A friend of mine sent me a pointer to a real nice article about body paint which lead me to this NSFW article. Like the Fremont Solstice Parade, there are a lot of people who would rather sport paint than clothing. … Continue reading →

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Nude of the Week

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Gandalfe

More DOMAI goodness this morning. This young lady looks to be a body builder type. Or she may have just won the genetic lottery. 

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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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Come out swingin’

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Gandalfe

Just posted this fun video of the Microsoft Jazz Band kickin’ it with Larry Neeck’s “Come Out Swinging” to a very appreciative audience. Micah Lapping-Carr covers the alto sax solo and Kress Franzen is caught busting out all tbony and … Continue reading →

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