Tag Archives: New Road Map

Money And Life On Whidbey

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

It’s happening. Economies are changing. People are changing. Change is happening. Even people with jobs and a bit of discretionary income are changing, or preparing to change. They know that assumptions about economies, currencies, and careers are very likely to … Continue reading →

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Am I Financially Independent

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

I am a personal finance case study. Turn to the back of the new edition of Your Money or Your Life (page 292 of YMOYL I think) and you can find a short description of my life as an FI-er … Continue reading →

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Home For Sale Alas

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

Alas, it has come to this. My house is up for sale. My home is up for sale. Once upon a time I heard a saying, “Never love something so much that you can’t let it go.” Maybe it was … Continue reading →

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Cobwebs In The Car

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

There are cobwebs in my car. Okay. It’s spring. Spiders are hatching everywhere, why not in my car? Evidently, they are using it more than me. Spring is partly to blame. So is $4.26 gas. I’m using a startling new … Continue reading →

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My Nonsensical Realm

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

My world passed through ridiculous long ago. Now it is in a realm of nonsense. Companies do well, and their stocks drop. Do good hard work, and wonder if I’ll get paid. Apply diligently for jobs, and listen to the … Continue reading →

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Collaborating For Causes

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

The supply of causes has increased. Thank you internet. The demand for solutions has increased. Thank you caring people. I just attended a two day conference called Collaborations for Cause, a retreat for advocates and communicators trying to deal with … Continue reading →

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Editing Out Humanity

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

The rains are back in town. There’s photo I’d love to take from where I sit. Low clouds are weaving through the tress on the opposite side of the bay. Each fragment of mist frames a different green vignette; either … Continue reading →

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Healthy Havens

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

One person, a small group, can make a big difference without spending a lot of money. A person on one side of a road is healing people, building community, and helping artists, including me. Across the street is an old … Continue reading →

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A Board In My House

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

Let’s get fired up! A board meeting is about to commence. Oh goody. I’m blogging a day early (have you noticed the departure from the somewhat regular Wednesday/Saturday schedule?) because for three days I’ll be part of a New Road … Continue reading →

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Old Age Classics

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

It’s Super Bowl weekend! I’m reading The Aeneid. The Super Bowl costs millions of dollars. A billion seems reasonable considering how many people will watch and eat and drink. My copy of The Aeneid cost $16 and will last much … Continue reading →

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