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After Covid – June 2020 Guesses

Posted on June 9, 2020 by Tom Trimbath

It has been happening for the last month, articles about what will be different after Covid-19/coronavirus is done. Most know we won’t go back to the old normal. But no one can accurately predict the future except by chance. Regardless … Continue reading →

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Home Workers

Posted on March 24, 2020 by Tom Trimbath

Gloves are back in style. Well, at least they’re popular. I’m in Washington State where we’re effectively on lockdown as of about 24 hours from when I post this. Lock down. Stay home. Try to get work done. Except for … Continue reading →

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Virus Interest Rate Oil Elections Change

Posted on March 17, 2020 by Tom Trimbath

We’ll get through this. (Reality check. Most of us will get through this; but that’s true of every moment. None of us are immortal, yet.) Opening a bottle of dishwashing detergent reminded me of other threats that we got through, … Continue reading →

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Popcorn And Wine And A Virus

Posted on March 12, 2020 by Tom Trimbath

I imagine this place will be a lot quieter within weeks. That was one of my thoughts as I shopped at the community grocer (The Goose). Almost by current requirement, the aisles were busy, toilet paper was sold out, as … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompts

Posted on December 27, 2019 by Tom Trimbath

Ring! It was 7:08AM. “Hello. Can I talk to Thomas Trimbath?” It didn’t sound good. Early morning phone calls using Thomas instead of Tom could be some official relaying bad news. I answered yes. “I’d like to talk to you … Continue reading →

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Paying For Bad Packaging

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Tom Trimbath

Don’t judge a book by its cover. Don’t judge a letter by its envelope. Don’t judge what’s in the box by looking at the box. Skip the judgments and maybe even make some money. Weirder things happen. Two envelopes showed … Continue reading →

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Contemplating Negative Interest Rates

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Tom Trimbath

Sounds weird, but it is true, and has been for a while. Bonds and mortgages are being sold that have negative interest rates. Ready for that on your credit card? Probably won’t happen, but I’ve been squinting at articles and … Continue reading →

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Who Are You Wearing

Posted on July 22, 2019 by Tom Trimbath

This isn’t about wearing fur. Most clothes are made from plants (may they rest in peace for the sacrifice they made for our clothing), or oil (yucky, but useful), and occasionally wool or silk (close to fur because animals are … Continue reading →

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Perfectly Imperfect Plans

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Tom Trimbath

A friend reminded me; “Better is the enemy of good enough.” which brought to mind, “Humans are imperfect. So, if you think you’re perfect, you’re not human.” and, “No plan survives contact with reality.” But it would be so nice … Continue reading →

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My Mortgage Modification – Five Years Later

Posted on June 13, 2019 by Tom Trimbath

Almost five years ago I reached a major milestone. “The short story: I get to keep my house, and here’s how it happened.” – My Mortgage Modification Chronology This month I have progress to report. What? You thought that was … Continue reading →

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