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Triple Whammy Second Anniversary

Posted on August 3, 2013 by Tom Trimbath

Some anniversaries aren’t celebrated, but can be recognized. Two years ago I felt like I was hit by a Triple Whammy. As I said then, “my semi-sustainable lifestyle is at least temporarily threatened“. I re-read that post and am pondering … Continue reading →

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Looking Fine-ish

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Tom Trimbath

It looks fine from here. The rich are getting richer. Those with jobs and businesses are getting busier, and seem to have more discretionary cash. And, of the rest that aren’t in hiding – well, smiles look good. Even my … Continue reading →

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Planning For Unexpected Futures

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Tom Trimbath

Well, that didn’t turn out the way I expected, and the biggest issue was probably my expectation. Silly me, thinking I had some control over my life. I held a self-publishing class and workshop today, and everyone cancelled; but another … Continue reading →

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My Jobs Report Month 23

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Tom Trimbath

I’m turning the final corner into the second calendar lap of years of looking for a job. Two years ago I eagerly awaited the good news that would send my investments higher and cross me over to having “enough” and … Continue reading →

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Dust Bowl Beer

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Tom Trimbath

I feel the need, the need for beer. I normally don’t drink beer, but when I do – you know something’s up (like someone’s buying, offering home brew, or I’m in the UK). As a writer, I like to think … Continue reading →

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Fun In Dysfunctional

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Tom Trimbath

And now for something completely different. Dysfunctional. Dis fun shun Al. This fun shuns all? Or this fun shuns Al? If the second is the case, then I feel sorry for Al. Weirdness, absurdity, incredulity, many more multi-syllabic responses to … Continue reading →

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Chicken And Eggs And Beer

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Tom Trimbath

“Beer? Fine idea, but really, I can’t afford it.” “What? You’re buying and I don’t have to drive? Why, thank you!” So began a conversation that ended a day of fine ideas, grand plans, and limited resources. As ever, fine … Continue reading →

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Good News Sooner Please

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Tom Trimbath

Sooner or later all of this good work is going to pay off. That’s the conventional wisdom. That wisdom doesn’t come with calendar dates but other deadlines in my life do. The foreclosure calendar continues to mark off dates. The … Continue reading →

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Skip A Step

Posted on July 6, 2013 by Tom Trimbath

A mother talking about her child; “Can’t I just skip a few steps and see how they turn out? That way I wouldn’t have to worry in the meantime. – Assuming everything turned out right, of course.” Patience is a … Continue reading →

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Semi Annual Exercise Mid 2013

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Tom Trimbath

It’s Sunday, June 30th, a marvelous day in Langley, WA and I sit here typing and calculating from my office while an excellent jazz group is playing very danceable music at one of the local coffeeshops. I watch dozens of … Continue reading →

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