Tag Archives: wealth

My Nonsensical Realm

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

My world passed through ridiculous long ago. Now it is in a realm of nonsense. Companies do well, and their stocks drop. Do good hard work, and wonder if I’ll get paid. Apply diligently for jobs, and listen to the … Continue reading →

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I Like Unlikely Iceland

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

It will never happen, and yet it did. My friends thought that one of my ideas was ludicrous and that it could never happen. I disagreed. In times of severe economic crisis sacrifices must be made. I suggested that sometimes … Continue reading →

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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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Unshackled Explorers

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

On March 26th, James Cameron impressed me. Using an innovative submersible, he dove to the bottom of the ocean – a place we’ve explored less than we’ve explored space. A mega-millionaire funded an effort to expand our understanding and risked … 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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Keeping AAPLs

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

News alert: Apple is worth more than Poland. Nope. Apple’s market cap is over $500B. Poland’s GDP is about $480B. It sounds like a story, but it is comparing a sum to a rate, a savings account to a paycheck,  … Continue reading →

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Dammed Plans

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

Dam. Dam. Dam. That’s about as close as I get to swearing. DNDN went back down another 20%. MVIS did too – on the same day. I thought it was more likely that DNDN would pop 20%. I had plans. … Continue reading →

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