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Fifteen Dollar Movies
Just a bit of fluff, or is it? How much are movies at mega-multi-plexes? Pardon me as I try to remember the previous time I was brave to go to a Big Theater, instead of my local one-screen, one-showing per … Continue reading
SciFi Collaboration
Earlier this week I gave a presentation at a local library (Freeland Library, part of Sno-Isle Libraries) about writing science fiction, and then collaborating for sequels based on my book, Firewatcher. This post is about that possibility of collaborating with … Continue reading
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Tagged author, Cascadia, Firewatcher, Freeland, frugality, Island Arts Council, Puget Sound, Salish Sea, science fiction, scifi, Sno-Isle, Whidbey, writing
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Almost A Week Off
Shh. I slept in. And then I did it again. It almost felt like the first time I retired. This year I’ve finished three books. I’ve also given presentations, helped people with their ideas and businesses, and basically been an … Continue reading
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Tagged American Dream, apocaloptimist, author, Clarity Break, consulting, Dream. Invest. Live., Dugualla Bay, Firewatcher, Fort Ebey, frugal, frugality, housing, Kettle Pot Cup, net worth, personal finance, photography, science fiction, tea, Twelve Month series, Twelve Months, wealth, Whidbey, writing
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From Inspiration To Publication – October 2022
We’re back! How many times have you heard that, lately? It is finally time to revive and reinvigorate the workshop on Self-publishing. I’ve done it as a solo (Modern Self-Publishing), as part of a trio (Madrona Workshop Troupe), and as … Continue reading
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Tagged Coupeville, Dream. Invest. Live., frugal, frugality, NaNoWriMo, personal finance, self publishing, Whidbey
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Affordable And Unaffordable Housing
(WA state required disclosure: I’m a broker at Dalton Realty, Inc. http://whidbeyrealtor.com/). My house’s tax assessment came in today. Yesterday I was part of a group meeting about affordable housing in one of your local tourist towns: Langley. A month … Continue reading
Good Enough
Take a deep breath and find a good seat. A lot has happened in the last 48 hours; all of it is good, or at least good enough. Just for the simple nature of it I’ll start with a personal … Continue reading
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Tagged #TomTea, aerospace engineering, consultant, consulting, Cultus Bay, dandelion botanical, Dugualla Bay, Feather and Fox, Kettle Pot Cup, Langley Library, personal finance, Public Speaking, real estate, rocket science, self publishing, Sno-Isle, Twelve Month series, Whidbey, Whidbey Island
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Searching For A New Normal In Real Estate And Affordability
(Disclosure required because I’m writing about real estate: I’m a broker at Dalton Realty, Inc. http://whidbeyrealtor.com/. Not a plug for my services, but evidently you know where to find me.) One big thing makes me think about bigger things, and … Continue reading
Not Good Enough
Don’t worry. I’m not talking about you or me or any other human, not even pets. Yesterday I had a bit of mail I’ve been eagerly waiting for: the proof copy of my book about tea, Kettle Pot Cup. Eager … Continue reading
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Tagged #TomTea, Charity, Dugualla Bay, Kettle Pot Cup, philanthropy, tea, Twelve Month series, Twelve Months, Whidbey, Whidbey Island, WOWI
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Not According To Plan
That didn’t go according to plan; but, it is 2022. What does? Serendipity helped. About a week ago I finished my book about tea, Kettle Pot Cup (assuming the proof copy proves good enough, due in two weeks). It is … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, books, Dnipro, Dnipropetrovsk, Drew Kampion, Dugualla Bay, Kettle Pot Cup, perseverance, persistence, PNTP, real estate, serendipity, Twelve Month series, Ukraine, Whidbey, Whidbey Island
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The Power Of The Customer
I fired my bank. A few days ago I closed my account with Whidbey Island Bank. I started that account in 2005, very soon after moving to Whidbey Island. They were a bit surprised, and inquisitive, but weren’t about to … Continue reading
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Tagged community, consumer, consumer advocacy, frugal, Jeep, personal finance, shop local, small town, Whidbey
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