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2040-ish
It is funny how things happen. Actually, we need a new phrase because a coincidence of topics recently arrived that I find thoughtful, but not funny. My sci-fi novel, Firewatcher, is set at least a couple of decades from now. … Continue reading
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Tagged artificial intelligence, assumptions, digital singularity, Dream. Invest. Live., Earth Overshoot Day, economy, finance, Firewatcher, government, investing, mortgage, MVIS, overpopulation, personal finance, Pretending Not To Panic, stocks, sustainability, wealth
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What About Twitter
Social media is a time sink. Time is precious, so social media requires spending something precious. People are precious, too; and connecting with them can be one of the best ways to spend a life. And then, Twitter hit the … Continue reading
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Tagged blogging, Facebook, Google+, Instagram, klout, LinkedIn, Pinterest, reddit, social media, time, Tumblr, Twitter
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ElectraMeccanica – One Company One story
Welcome to another story and another video in my One Company One Story series. Here comes the amateur legalese. I began investing in companies and their stocks in the late 70s, but am not a certified investment professional. My style … Continue reading
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Tagged Dream. Invest. Live., ElectraMeccanica, investing, personal finance, SOLO, stocks
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Eighty Hour Outage
For about 80 hours my house didn’t have electricity, at least the organized kind from the electric company. One short, intense windstorm did it. As it passed through it blew open my kitchen door. I got out of bed to … Continue reading
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Tagged emergency preparedness, frugal, frugal folk, frugality, resourcefulness, Whidbey Island
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Stepping Towards Re-Retirement
Post-publishing note: As of November 1, 2022 I am no longer a real estate broker. My real estate sites temporarily lead here. At least temporarily, those sites will be for sale: WhidbeyRealtor.com WhidbeyRealtor.net MyWhidbeyRealtor.com MyWhidbeyRealtor.net . This post describes why … Continue reading
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Tagged bicycling, dancing, Firewatcher, frugal, health care, healthcare, hiking, Mental Health, real estate, real estate broker, reretirement, Retirement, screenplay, screenwriting, skiing, snowshoeing, Whidbey Island
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Almost A Week Off
Shh. I slept in. And then I did it again. It almost felt like the first time I retired. This year I’ve finished three books. I’ve also given presentations, helped people with their ideas and businesses, and basically been an … Continue reading
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Tagged American Dream, apocaloptimist, author, Clarity Break, consulting, Dream. Invest. Live., Dugualla Bay, Firewatcher, Fort Ebey, frugal, frugality, housing, Kettle Pot Cup, net worth, personal finance, photography, science fiction, tea, Twelve Month series, Twelve Months, wealth, Whidbey, writing
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SolarWindow – One Company One story
Welcome to another video in my One Company One Story series. Pardon me as I paste in yet another disclosure disclaimer. I am not a certified finance professional. But I can comment on my finances, and I can comment on … Continue reading
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Tagged LTBH, personal finance, renewable energy, solar, solar power, SolarWindow, WNDW
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Getting Ready For Our October 15 Self-Publishing Workshop
The short version: The longer version: Busy? Busy. But I see a break coming. (Whew.) But next is something I look forward to, conducting a workshop, this time one on self-publishing. October 15 Don Scoby (the co-host of the Writing … Continue reading
Tea Charity Donations
It finally happened. The end of a quarter of the year. The first report of sales for Kettle Pot Cup are in. Nice to see. That also means the first donation is on its way. Donating money in an interconnected … Continue reading
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Tagged Charity, frugal, frugality, Kettle Pot Cup, philanthropy, real estate, SBUX, self publishing, serendipity, Starbucks, tea
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