Author Archives: Tom Trimbath

About Tom Trimbath

program manager / consultant / entrepreneur / writer / photographer / speaker / aerospace engineer / semi-semi-retired More info at: https://trimbathcreative.net/about/ and at my amazon author page: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B0035XVXAA

Healthy Havens

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

One person, a small group, can make a big difference without spending a lot of money. A person on one side of a road is healing people, building community, and helping artists, including me. Across the street is an old … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Charity, chiropractic, community, dancing, drewslist, financial independence, Financial Integrity, financial intelligence, financial literacy, health care, New Road Map, philanthropy, photos, Simple Living, volunteering, Whidbey | Leave a comment

A Board In My House

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

Let’s get fired up! A board meeting is about to commence. Oh goody. I’m blogging a day early (have you noticed the departure from the somewhat regular Wednesday/Saturday schedule?) because for three days I’ll be part of a New Road … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Charity, financial independence, Financial Integrity, financial literacy, frugal, frugality, New Road Map, occupy, Simple Living, volunteer | Leave a comment

Unshackled Explorers

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

On March 26th, James Cameron impressed me. Using an innovative submersible, he dove to the bottom of the ocean – a place we’ve explored less than we’ve explored space. A mega-millionaire funded an effort to expand our understanding and risked … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged aerospace, Alvin Toffler, cooking, Elon Musk, engineering, entrepreneur, exploration, innovation, investing, James Cameron, Lottery, Nathan Myhrvold, ocean exploration, Paul Allen, Powershift, resume, space travel, The Giving Pledge, wealth | 2 Comments

My Rule of 7

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

Surprise! I’ve lived by a rule of thumb, and didn’t recognize it until recently. It is wonderful realizing that some sort of rational pattern exists, especially one that I didn’t have to consciously research and develop. Whether I am working … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Art, books, consulting, Dream. Invest. Live., entrepreneur, frugal, investing, personal finance, photos, Simple Living, speaking, stocks, teaching, unemployment, writing | 1 Comment

Fresh Idea Passive Pump

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

Fresh ideas, inventions that I pass along to the world. Maybe they already exist. Maybe they’re useful. Maybe they’re fun. The Passive Pump is a one-way valve extended down to the nanometer level. A small flap constrained to only allow … Continue reading →

Posted in Fresh Ideas | Tagged entrepreneur, fluid, fresh idea, innovation, invention, MEMS, nanoscale, nanotechnology, pressure, pump | 1 Comment

Sunny And Cold

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

It is Spring. Today’s forecast: “Little or no snow accumulation expected. ” Well, of course there’s little or no snow accumulation expected. It’s springtime in Seattle. Rain? Yes. Snow? No. I just got back from an early morning walk. Sunshine … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged AMSC, DNDN, Dream. Invest. Live., frugal, GDP, GERN, GGOX, investing, MVIS, personal finance, RSOL, stocks, unemployment, wealth, Whidbey | Leave a comment

Really Good Solar

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

Really, it all should be so much simpler that it is. Small companies should be easier to understand, and they are, but even a small NASDAQ company involves big numbers, intricate deals, and confusing accounting. Real Goods Solar announced earnings … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Dream. Invest. Live., GAIA, Gaiam, investing, personal finance, Real Goods Solar, RSOL, solar, stocks, Whidbey, writing | 3 Comments

Wash And Care

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

My new used dishwasher is sitting in my carport. My other dishwasher is installed in my kitchen. Neither works, but my dishes are clean. Things don’t always work out the way we expect, but somehow they work out. Maybe it … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged AMSC, Art, books, consulting, craigslist, DNDN, drewslist, entrepreneur, frugal, frugality, investing, MVIS, occupy, photos, speaking | Leave a comment

My Jobs Report

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

Jobs! Unemployed people are turning into employed people at the rate of about a quarter of a million per month. Nice. Okay, so the unemployment rate hasn’t changed, but people getting jobs is a good thing; especially, if you are … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Art, bonds, books, consulting, dancing, entrepreneur, frugal, frugality, photos, Scotland, stocks, unemployment | 3 Comments

Delayed Decisions

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

Investing – it’s not all about the money. I’ll admit that money is the main reason I invest, but I also invest to champion causes that I can’t support any other way. If I find a company doing good work, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Dendreon, DNDN, food, investing, passion, prostate cancer, Provenge | 2 Comments