Tag Archives: writing

My Bike Gets New Brakes

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Tom Trimbath

Squeal! Squeak! Welcome to the noises made by my tired old bicycle as I tried to slow down while rounding a corner that was banked the wrong way. The intersection is in the neighborhood, so I didn’t want to disturb … Continue reading →

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Tell A Story

Posted on May 20, 2017 by Tom Trimbath

We aren’t Vulcans, I suspect. (If any true Vulcans are reading this blog, WOW!) Facts, data, and logic may rule bank accounts and portfolio totals; but people are inspired by stories. I’ve heard a few stories about plans for careers … Continue reading →

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Lower Income Higher Taxes

Posted on April 9, 2017 by Tom Trimbath

Whew. I paid my taxes, again, of course. I’m glad that’s over, though the costs will linger. My income taxes continue their inverse relationship with logic. The less I make, the more I pay. I suspect I’m not the only … Continue reading →

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Purposely Vague And Private

Posted on April 1, 2017 by Tom Trimbath

Listen to three friends and one news story and hear a thread that’s permeating society with cautions and clues about our future. Good luck trying to be the first in line with new news in a small town. Everyone knows … Continue reading →

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Seven Bosses

Posted on March 23, 2017 by Tom Trimbath

What’s it like to work in the Gig Economy? There are infinite answers, but I’ll pass along something I’m experiencing. I have seven bosses, and that can be a good thing. And, it can also not be enough. To corporate … Continue reading →

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Happy To Help Consulting

Posted on March 19, 2017 by Tom Trimbath

It turns out I’m a consultant. Soon after I wrote about a recent surge in requests for my writing skills, I start getting requests for something I enjoy even more, consulting. It is good to be in demand. Writing may … Continue reading →

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Writing Real Estate

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Tom Trimbath

It turns out that I am a writer. I am also a consultant, project manager, strategic planner, organizer, engineer, photographer, and dancer; but I am also a writer. Writing is the skill that is most visible, followed by photographer and … Continue reading →

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Good News No Time

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Tom Trimbath

Well, the amount of time is always the same, despite what time traveling sci-fantasy shows show. But, this is just a quick post to pass along that 2017 has started off very busy. That’s very good, except for the pain … Continue reading →

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Popular Posts 2016

Posted on January 3, 2017 by Tom Trimbath

Writing is an interesting exercise. Writing about personal finance is particularly interesting to me because I treat finance as something personal, emotions included. And yet, deciding what to write is always a guess. What will people care about? I tend … Continue reading →

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Frugal Christmas 2016

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Tom Trimbath

I hope one of my island friends doesn’t mind me passing along their moment of holiday glory. All their presents are made; and now it’s time to wrap and deliver! Subtle and significant shifts happen with one word. ‘All their … Continue reading →

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