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Costs Up Benefits Down

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Tom Trimbath

I’m insured. Obamacare says so! Oops. No, I’m not. Oh wait, maybe I am again. Hours on the phone and I’ve noticed two consequences: their music is better, and I’m spending more money than I expected. Another thing has been … Continue reading →

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Balanced Optimism

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Tom Trimbath

They liked my house! They didn’t buy it, but they liked it.  At least they liked it more than one of the other houses in the neighborhood. Friends frequently comment on my upbeat attitude in the midst of financial mayhem. … Continue reading →

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When Free Costs Too Much

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Tom Trimbath

It happens surprisingly often. Eager, compassionate people appreciate and understand a fellow human’s hardship and heartache, then offer something valuable for free. Confusion scrunches their face as their offer is turned down from someone who couldn’t afford to buy the … Continue reading →

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Optimism And Pessimism Dance

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Tom Trimbath

Nearly the end of the year. So much to do. So much to review. Past and present bumping into each other as if they are dancing to two different songs. Past wisdom shows signs of relief. Hard work may begin … Continue reading →

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Mesmerizing Mortgage Mediation Meeting

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Tom Trimbath

Well, that certainly didn’t go according to plan. Housing limbo continues. Today was the long awaited and comically delayed mediation meeting with the mortgage company. Finally, I’ve got enough work to make enough money to pay my mortgage, but would … Continue reading →

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Value Planning

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Tom Trimbath

Plan for the future? Sure. Lately, I’ve been planning for the next hour or day. Planning for my far future, like next year, only happens if I want to get a headache. Long term life plans for coming decades are … Continue reading →

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Retiring One Percent

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Tom Trimbath

Are you part of the 1%? How about the 10%? I don’t dwell on it. A person is a person, regardless of their money. Power within society correlates with money, but Gandhi proved that wasn’t an absolute. Extreme inequities aren’t … Continue reading →

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Ceiling Shutdown

Posted on October 5, 2013 by Tom Trimbath

I can envision, “Shut down the dance floor. This party’s over.” “Shut down the trading floor. The trading day is done.”. The only metaphor that comes to mind for shutting down a ceiling are the climatic scenes where the heroes … Continue reading →

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A Scottish Anniversary 2013

Posted on September 21, 2013 by Tom Trimbath

Three years ago today I was on an airplane heading to Glasgow. I needed a vacation. Life wasn’t flowing the way I’d expected. Of course, the economic turmoil was hitting everyone. There were doubts about whether we’d make it through. … Continue reading →

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Uninterrupted Momentum

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Tom Trimbath

Well, I won’t be mowing a lawn tonight. Life’s too busy. Work’s too busy. Well, work’s busy, not busy enough, but too busy for most of what I call life, including even mowing my own lawn. The rest of life … Continue reading →

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