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Free Fridge

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

A second piece of good luck came my way. The first was a free iPad back in July. The second was a free fridge last week. Tangible good luck. I needed that. In the last couple of years there have … Continue reading →

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Social Media For Artists

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

What do you do when someone calls you a name? Sometimes it makes sense to wear it. Someone called me a facebooker extraordinaire. Cool. What in the cyber-world is that? I doubt they gave it much thought, but I like … Continue reading →

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Operators Are Standing By

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

Operators are standing by. Two phone numbers. No waiting, at least right now. I have a lot of lines in the water and I’m waiting for action on many of them. Jobs, projects, clients, students, real estate agents, patrons, are … Continue reading →

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Two Guys Walk Around Langley

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

Vacilando, that’s a word most Americans don’t hear every day. It describes traveling for the traveling. And yet, travel right and arrive somewhere fascinating. I’ve had destinations and goals, but traveling through life has been equally fascinating. Where is it … Continue reading →

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My Jobs Report Month 12

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

I’m still unemployed. That’s not quite right because I’ve employed myself. I still haven’t found a job, except clients are signing up more frequently and I give myself a list of jobs everyday. I haven’t staunched the money flow, and … Continue reading →

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Butterfly Wings

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

Thanks to Wynn Allen for reinforcing the power of butterfly wings. Fans of chaos theory know the reference. In a chaotic system it is possible for something as seemingly inconsequential as the flap of a butterfly’s wings to ripple and … Continue reading →

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Shrinking House Dreams

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

It says it on the For Sale flyer, so it must be true. My home has 868 square feet. Imagine 868 square legs to go with them. The shoe budget would be immense. It would definitely be a mobile home … Continue reading →

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Health And Wealth

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

I went to the hospital a couple of days ago. I’m fine. So is the person who broke a bone and who needed a ride. Pardon me if I don’t say who. Discretion is probably best. In a few weeks … Continue reading →

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Evolution Of Empire

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

Trends fascinate me. The other night I watched a movie, called “Something Ventured“, about the rise of venture capital and Silicon Valley. Before the end of the movie thoughts of much larger trends extended back thousands of years and ahead … Continue reading →

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Unemployed With Style

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

Twelve months into looking for a job I received a compliment I never expected. “Tom, I know you’re going through some hard times, and I just have to say that I’m impressed with your style.” (Paraphrased because I was surprised … Continue reading →

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