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Litany Of Optimism

Posted on December 13, 2016 by Tom Trimbath

Tonight there’s a full moon. Lately, every day has felt like a full moon, unexpected, uncertain, uncomfortable times as a world redefines itself. That’s what’s been happening in my life for the last several years. I’m getting very practiced at … Continue reading →

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Walking Into A Frugal Spring

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Tom Trimbath

Spring is here. It is knocking on the frugal storm window in the bedroom. The sheet of plastic is popping as winds from the south blow in the new season. March’s lions and lambs are secondary to getting me, my … Continue reading →

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Things To Look Forward To In 2015

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Tom Trimbath

2014 was better than 2013. 2015 has to be better than 2014. While that may be a personal wish, it is also a global one because some things continued to get worse in some topics while good news came in … Continue reading →

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Tolerate Risk Or Not

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Tom Trimbath

Fear freezes people. It works for fawns. Not so well for opossums, at least since we showed up. Fear is tied to risk and risk can’t be avoided. Risk is also personal. Understanding my risk tolerance is why my bio … Continue reading →

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A Believe It Or Not Party

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Tom Trimbath

Thanks to everyone who showed up for the party. The dancing was memorable, as always. It was “A Believe It Or Not Party”, held because waiting for a big reason to celebrate was taking too long. Life shouldn’t be held … Continue reading →

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Notice Of What – An Update

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Tom Trimbath

Good news in the foreclosure process, I think. I made a call, took some notes, and decided to record it here for myself and others. Typing up scribbled notes help me read my own writing later. It is a good … Continue reading →

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Scattered Routine

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

Routines change. Years of blogging have engrained a Wednesday schedule. That won’t work today. There’s too much going on, and that is good even if it is exhausting. In times like these, when there’s not enough, too much is better … Continue reading →

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Unwrapping My iPad

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

Oh iPad. How far we’ve come from boxes the size of small furniture and encyclopedic manuals. A box the size of a dictionary, and a manual printed on a half a card. And I got mine for free. Thank you … Continue reading →

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Apple Pixar Dendreon

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

I’m getting ready for more than enough things. Cleaning up and out because my house is for sale. Compiling my notes for my semi-annual stock review. Consulting with friends about life and money. Wondering about how my life has gone, … Continue reading →

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