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Whidbey Island Open Studio Tour 2012 Saturday

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

Let the Open Studio Tour commence! Just like last year, I’m an artist on the Whidbey Island Open Studio Tour – a Tour where art enthusiasts can visit artists in their studios and ask more questions about how and why … Continue reading →

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Geographically Desirable Or Not

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

I live near the southern tip of an island. Sounds romantic, doesn’t it? Actually, it can be. It is a sweet place and a magnificent place, and the only place that has felt like home. Traveling has taught me that … Continue reading →

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My Jobs Report Month 13

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

Really? Month 13? Welcome back to my job search. For those late to the series step back to last month’s report. This is getting ridiculous. No. It isn’t getting ridiculous. It is ridiculous. For more than a year I’ve been … Continue reading →

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I Am Number 1

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

I am number 1! Yes! That hasn’t been the case lately. Lately I’ve been #2 at best, and in job searches coming in second is the same as coming in last. But this year, just like last year, I am … Continue reading →

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The poor Are Undercapitalized

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

I hate to admit it but a politician (Mitt Romney) got me thinking. But first, mentioning the name of politician amidst today’s inclimate discourses requires disclosures. No. I don’t follow politics. But there’s no way to avoid hearing about it … Continue reading →

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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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Mumbling Through

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

Watch the old Popeye cartoons. Skip the regular dialogue and try to follow what he says between the lines. There’s a lot of mumbling going on. A friend is amidst dark and empty times and described moment-by-moment existence as “mumbling … Continue reading →

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Long View Advice

Posted on September 8, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

Let’s see how well I follow a friend’s bit of advice. Steve Smolinsky (excellent corporate consultant and accidental chronicler of travel and culture) visited Whidbey for a few days and pointed out that I should give my most prominent projects … 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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