Category Archives: Everyday Science

Saxophone Lamp

Posted on May 29, 2018 by Gandalfe

“It’s hard to throw away history. It was like you were throwing away a part of yourself.”  ~ Jenny Han, The Summer I Turned Pretty It happened during a theater pit job, I was schlepping 4 instruments and we had precious … Continue reading →

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2017 Predictions: The Rise of the Robots

Posted on December 4, 2016 by Gandalfe

“The Three Laws of Robotics:1: A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm;2: A robot must obey the orders given it by human beings except where such orders would … Continue reading →

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Bunny and Duck Love

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Gandalfe

How strange that Nature does not knock, and yet does not intrude! ~ Emily Dickinson Suzy and I were on our morning walk and were surprised during the one mile travail to find two bunnies running about. We live near … Continue reading →

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Bothell Crows

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Gandalfe

We learned to be patient observers like the owl. We learned cleverness from the crow, and courage from the jay, who will attack an owl ten times its size to drive it off its territory. But above all of them … Continue reading →

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The Hidden World of Geocaching

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Gandalfe

“We never seek things for themselves — what we seek is the very seeking of things.” -Blaise Pascal My grandson and I created a little park in the empty lot next to our house. The lot was a water retention … Continue reading →

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Trickle Up Economics

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Gandalfe

hgus ~ It’s not about the economy, stupid Companies are so efficient at maximizing shareholder value and profits that if we mandated 30 days vacation, we would increase the demand for labor by more than 10%. This would wipe out … Continue reading →

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In Search of Star-Studded Skies

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Gandalfe

“No pessimist ever discovered the secret of the stars, or sailed to an uncharted land, or opened a new doorway for the human spirit.” ~ Helen Keller The Architizer starts this very interesting conversation: “Cities have got a lot of … Continue reading →

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It’s new computer time for Casa du Glassa

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Gandalfe

“A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing.” ~ Emo Philips Suzy and I decided to replace our twin Dell desktop computers from 2007. I like and buy from Dell because: … Continue reading →

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Kids are Shopping Online

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Gandalfe

“Shopping tip:  You can get shoes for 85 cents at the bowling alley.”  ~ Anon How do we introduce younger consumers to online retail? With limited research, I can say with 0% certainty that nothing comprehensive exists to teach young … Continue reading →

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Lou Adler ~ How to Win Friends and Influence People Using the Anti-DISC – Part 2

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Gandalfe

This intro to Lou’s book talks to me so much that I have to share it on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and here. I put it here because I do not want to lose this. Full disclosure, I’m an Influencer type … Continue reading →

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