Tag Archives: housing

Christmas Movies And Treasure

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Tom Trimbath

Christmas is not supposed to be about money. All that stuff with the money changers and the temple came much later. (Check the Bible for details.) Christmas has become what we’ve decided we want it to be – which means … Continue reading →

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The Second Depression

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Tom Trimbath

If I was writing a book I could give this concept a better treatment, but practicalities inspire me to write about it anyway. We may be living within a spiral of history, when things repeat but not in the same … Continue reading →

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Why I Blog

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Tom Trimbath

Unintended consequences happen. I am known for my blogging (at least according to LinkedIn), and also known for the stereotypical struggles of the modern entrepreneur. Considering all of the things I could be working on, I’m asked why I spend … Continue reading →

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Full Pantry

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Tom Trimbath

A storm is blowing in tonight. The peak will be before midnight, but the house is already creaking with the gusts. It shouldn’t be a problem, but this is November, the stormiest season for the Salish Sea. Power outages are … Continue reading →

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Housing Oil Yuan And Tea Prices

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Tom Trimbath

There isn’t just one number for the price of tea in China. The only number that matters to me is how much it costs when I buy some. A bunch of prices are bumping around in my head. They’re all … Continue reading →

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Triple Whammy Fourth Anniversary

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Tom Trimbath

Has it really been four years? Four years ago my life changed from semi-retirement to scrambling to survive. Survival may sound like hyperbole to some, but to anyone who realizes they may lose their house, may lose a way to … Continue reading →

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Coiled Springs

Posted on July 18, 2015 by Tom Trimbath

I see so many coiled springs around me. On a sunny, hot, summer afternoon I met with one of my friends and clients. Their business has all the right stuff: talent, tools, experience, and a dedicated base of clients. They … Continue reading →

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Brown Lawns And Purple Poop

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Tom Trimbath

Welcome to the Pacific Northwet. Shut up, spellcheck. I left the s out on purpose. The Seattle area only gets an average amount of rain compared to the rest of the US, but we get a little, constantly. Except this … Continue reading →

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Finances And Fireworks

Posted on July 4, 2015 by Tom Trimbath

Boom. The Seattle area has been one of the driest in the country since the beginning of May. We’ve had less than one inch of rain in more than two months. That isn’t normal. The temperature is near 90, and … Continue reading →

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Semi Annual Exercise Mid 2015

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Tom Trimbath

It is time for my regular exercise and I am already sweating. That has much to do with the house being at 80F during one of the hottest and driest Junes for Seattle. Yes, we do get sunshine, and it … Continue reading →

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