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After Market

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Tom Trimbath

Wait for the after market. That’s a busy phrase in my life today, and it isn’t even 9AM as I start typing. Three stocks familiar to my portfolio will announce earnings after the market closes. My blog post about Microvision … Continue reading →

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Thin And Tight

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Tom Trimbath

Feeling stretched thin? Holding tight to your money? There’s a lot of that going around. I’m glad that I saw a bit of lightening this week. Maybe soon it will be easier to stretch, massage, and relax those financial muscles. … Continue reading →

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Scotland Memories

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Tom Trimbath

And a year ago I was finishing my walk across Scotland. A year has passed. My stock portfolio has diminished and, counter to habit, I’ve carried those vacation charges on my credit card. The expenses have accrued some double digit … Continue reading →

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Whidbey Island Open Studio Tour 2011 Sunday

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Tom Trimbath

Another day on the Tour. One day doesn’t stand alone. Visitors for a two day event might drop by again to buy after comparison shopping. See yesterday’s post for day one. 7AM At least I slept better, ah but one … Continue reading →

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Whidbey Island Open Studio Tour 2011 Saturday

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Tom Trimbath

Welcome to a day in the life of an artist. For one weekend a year, I join in with a few dozen other artists on the Whidbey Island Open Studio Tour, an event where people can visit artists in their … Continue reading →

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Island Time

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Tom Trimbath

Whidbey is finally experiencing a day of summer. The clouds burned off. The sun dried the lawn. The windows and doors are open. It’s Saturday, and a fine day for feeling lazy. I’ve been so busy that I’m going to … Continue reading →

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Accidental Excellence

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Tom Trimbath

Pursue Excellence. Strive to be Great. Oh wait. Those must be typed with exclamation points and more caps. Pursue Excellence! Strive To Be Great! Or. Follow your intuition. Let it happen. Michelangelo spent years painting the Sistine Chapel. A writer … Continue reading →

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Safe Tech Relations

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Tom Trimbath

My apologies to Casey Crafts. I was supposed to teach a class there today, but had to cancel. They were going to let me teach basket weaving, but I ran out of time and backed out. In Washington State, English … Continue reading →

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Show Up

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Tom Trimbath

The folks that show up may not have signed up. The folks that signed up may not show up. That explains the traffic on the dance floor last night. At the urging of others I reserved a table for dinner … Continue reading →

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Restless Society

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Tom Trimbath

Retire. Relax. Take the time to wander around town and watch the world go by. If I did too much of that I’d gain too much weight and lose too much money. We talk about slowing down our frenetic society, … Continue reading →

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