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Writing Prompts
Ring! It was 7:08AM. “Hello. Can I talk to Thomas Trimbath?” It didn’t sound good. Early morning phone calls using Thomas instead of Tom could be some official relaying bad news. I answered yes. “I’d like to talk to you … Continue reading
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Tagged Bagpiper Don, frugality, libraries, real estate, real estate broker, self publishing, Whidbey Island, writing
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But When You Say It
Selfish self-promotion? Trust friends. They can do a better job describing what you do better than you can because they have a better chance of seeing you the way others will. Too frequently, self-promotion becomes a litany of caveats, apologies, … Continue reading
A Little Bit Of Help
“It only took me a couple of minutes.” It would’ve taken me about half a day. Dropping my bicycle off at Bayview Bicycles was an excellent example of the value of expertise. I rode across America, so some know me … Continue reading
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Tagged Bagpiper Don, bicycling, consulting, entrepreneur, Facebook, frugal, frugality, Just Keep Pedaling, personal finance, photos, self publishing, Simple Living, Twitter, Whidbey, writing
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Tell A Story
We aren’t Vulcans, I suspect. (If any true Vulcans are reading this blog, WOW!) Facts, data, and logic may rule bank accounts and portfolio totals; but people are inspired by stories. I’ve heard a few stories about plans for careers … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, Bagpiper Don, books, consulting, Dream. Invest. Live., entrepreneur, Ethan Worthington, housing, investing, jobs, Langley, personal finance, Retirement, self publishing, speaking, stocks, teaching, virtual reality, VR, wealth, Whidbey, writing
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Every Day Realities
As my dad put it, as of tomorrow, he’s going on 89. Today was his 88th birthday. I do like the way he looks ahead. And, I’m amazed at what he had to do to get here. Hard work has … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, Bagpiper Don, books, consulting, entrepreneur, investing, jobs, photos, Savvy Caddy, speaking, vacation
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Ruts Routines Revolutions
April 20th, a fine day for a party. A fine day to celebrate the break from tradition that was the beginning of the Revolutionary War. Most folks thought April 20th, 2014 was Easter. Well, yes; but someone had to spend … Continue reading
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Tagged Bagpiper Don, beer, books, Declaration of Independence, Easter, eggs, entrepreneur, housing, Ideaworth, jobs, Langley, Langley Library, mortgage, MVIS, patriot, Revolutionary War, routine, ruts, Scotland, Sno-Isle, speaking, talking, Thomas Jefferson, traveling rabbit, unemployment, Whidbey
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