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Huh Duh Yay

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

Someone sincerely asked about Dendreon and DNDN the other day. Their response to my synopsis was; “Duh. You should’ve seen that one coming.” Isn’t retrospection wonderful? It is 100% accurate, at least for a moment. History is a series of … Continue reading →

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What Comes Next

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

What’s next? Oh yeah, write the blog. Maybe only a few will notice, but this post comes out a few hours later than usual. Life is busy and a bit jumbled. Three of us compared notes at lunch and none … Continue reading →

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Consulting With Myself

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

Dear reader, remind me to mention prices and values. Right after April 1st I scheduled some time with my self, and then I called in some help. Sometimes the best person for me to talk to is myself. If that … Continue reading →

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Post 1Q12

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

It’s spring. My neighbor’s lawnmower reminds me of yardwork yet to be done. It is stereotypically sunny and I am in shorts. One of the area’s wettest winters is gone, well, except for that bit of frost this morning. The … Continue reading →

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My Rule of 7

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

Surprise! I’ve lived by a rule of thumb, and didn’t recognize it until recently. It is wonderful realizing that some sort of rational pattern exists, especially one that I didn’t have to consciously research and develop. Whether I am working … Continue reading →

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Sunny And Cold

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

It is Spring. Today’s forecast: “Little or no snow accumulation expected. ” Well, of course there’s little or no snow accumulation expected. It’s springtime in Seattle. Rain? Yes. Snow? No. I just got back from an early morning walk. Sunshine … Continue reading →

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Really Good Solar

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

Really, it all should be so much simpler that it is. Small companies should be easier to understand, and they are, but even a small NASDAQ company involves big numbers, intricate deals, and confusing accounting. Real Goods Solar announced earnings … Continue reading →

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Doing One Thing

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

I had plenty of time to replace that light bulb while the tea kettle got ready to boil. But it is an outdoor fixture, and the housing is secured with two screws, and there’s yet another windstorm blowing through the … Continue reading →

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Real World Trade DNDN

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

A friend described my style of investing as “Get Rich Slow.” He was assuring me that my book, Dream. Invest. Live. didn’t come across as a Get Rich Quick scheme. I like his assurance, but I add a caveat. Any … Continue reading →

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Whew Good News

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

That feels better. DNDN, the stock that’s most recently been driving my portfolio, was up over 60% this week. That doesn’t put everything back to bright and cheery, but it is a sign that the downside of the irrational market … Continue reading →

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