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Shifting Silly Plans

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Tom Trimbath

Ignore the calendar. Spring is here. My potatoes and garlic told me so. So did the skunk cabbage. I don’t know who or what to thank or blame, but in my pantry and outside potatoes and garlic are sending out … Continue reading →

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Super Bowl Ads Sigh In 2016

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Tom Trimbath

Oh, advertisers. For one day each of the last fifty years you’ve publicly exercised your power during the Super Bowl, the event that seems to be the ultimate in sports competitions but that really only makes sense within 5% of … Continue reading →

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Extreme Displays Of Wealth Inequality

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Tom Trimbath

(Updated January 27, 2016 after having enough time to fix some math errors and typos.) “The very fact that this is beyond some of our technological limits is a message -“ Wealth inequality is so staggering that the nearest analogy … Continue reading →

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Happy Working Birthday

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Tom Trimbath

Hurrah! I survived another year. Thursday was my birthday and I celebrated by working a day that was fuller than most. The fact that I was glad to be working surprised many people. I’m not surprised. For people in the … Continue reading →

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Popular Posts 2015

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Tom Trimbath

As much as I enjoy writing about many aspects of personal finance, including living in a conscious community like Whidbey, the most popular posts of 2015 almost all dealt with one of my investments: MVIS, the stock for MicroVision. Pico … Continue reading →

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Personal Finance Perspective

Posted on December 27, 2015 by Tom Trimbath

Fasten seat belts, or the mental equivalent. Today I read something that convinced me to put personal finance (the inspiration for this blog) in perspective. They’ve finally proved that the universe is weird. As if you didn’t know that, but … Continue reading →

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Why I Blog

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Tom Trimbath

Unintended consequences happen. I am known for my blogging (at least according to LinkedIn), and also known for the stereotypical struggles of the modern entrepreneur. Considering all of the things I could be working on, I’m asked why I spend … Continue reading →

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My Washington Marijuana Anniversary

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Tom Trimbath

Washington State had its official one year anniversary for the sale of recreational marijuana back in the summer. This report is mine, because my first purchase of Washington marijuana was delayed until Autumn 2014 by the bureaucratic hurdles thrown up … Continue reading →

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Nomadic Employment And Coworking

Posted on October 10, 2015 by Tom Trimbath

It’s been over 24 hours since I talked to anyone, except myself. That happens a lot when I work from home. Entire days can go by without a sound. (I could probably make a lot of money if I could … Continue reading →

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The Frugality Of Hiking

Posted on September 27, 2015 by Tom Trimbath

I may not have much money, but at least I have a long list of frugal activities – until I added up the costs. The best things in life are free, and enjoying nature sounds like it should be one … Continue reading →

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