Tag Archives: frugality

Unfortunately Common Ignorance

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Tom Trimbath

What in the world is going on? I won’t tell you. I’ve been out of easy communication for days, thanks to a trip to resort in Canada: Hollyhock. Just by chance I’m up here, out of the way, while enormous … Continue reading →

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Not Bad Is Not Good

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Tom Trimbath

“Hey, that’s not so bad.” It took me decades to realize that “not so bad” does not equal good. Anxious is not the same as eager. Feeling better is not the same as feeling well. Saving is not the same … Continue reading →

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Do No Harm

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Tom Trimbath

In retrospect, scheduling acupuncture on Monday and a dentist visit on Tuesday was lining up two ways to get poked with little bits of sharp metal. The one that involved the most needles was relaxing and less expensive. The other … Continue reading →

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A Million Thoughts

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Tom Trimbath

Money is on my mind. That’s probably because it’s the end of the month and I’m not a millionaire. Actually, when I was a millionaire, money was on my mind at the end of the month, but the thoughts were … Continue reading →

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One Stop Shop Town

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Tom Trimbath

Big city life means lots of boutiques that only sell one thing in the middle of town and mega-stores on the outskirts that claim the convenience of one-stop shopping. I don’t live there anymore. Last night a favorite local island … Continue reading →

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Curious Nose Prints

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Tom Trimbath

The economy must be doing better. There were nose prints on the glass. Windows don’t get smudged by people standing back. Something convinced them to be curious enough to lean forward. Last week I taught my ever-changing seminar on Modern … Continue reading →

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Decisive Power

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Tom Trimbath

People impress me. Most of us are able to run our lives much more efficiently than the government is able to run the country. It’s not the government’s fault. It was drawn up that way. Legislators must choose between yes … Continue reading →

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