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Thanksgiving 2013

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Tom Trimbath

A short and random list of thanks: Most prominent considering Monday’s meeting: Thanks to whoever pushed for and passed the homeowner protection regulations and legislation And then, thanks to: The flora and fauna that sustain me Friends and Family that … Continue reading →

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Ideally Compromised Optimums

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Tom Trimbath

Think you can have it all? We know that isn’t possible. Even Bill Gates plus Warren Buffett can’t buy the world. Think you can do it all? That would be ideal. Imagine an empty to-do list, or a house that … Continue reading →

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Timing Good News Maybe

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Tom Trimbath

A blog in two parts: Tuesday Evening and Wednesday Evening Tuesday Evening They said yes! Evidently they liked what I’ve done enough. I asked my two biggest clients (NRM & HCLE) if they’d double  my hours. Yes. And in one … Continue reading →

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Recovery Chorus

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Tom Trimbath

My world is changing, yet much remains the same. Good news arrived, unconstrained, without need for qualification. More good news is expected, equally unburdened. My prelude to optimism is being followed by an opening chorus of a significant jump in … Continue reading →

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Uninterrupted Momentum

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Tom Trimbath

Well, I won’t be mowing a lawn tonight. Life’s too busy. Work’s too busy. Well, work’s busy, not busy enough, but too busy for most of what I call life, including even mowing my own lawn. The rest of life … Continue reading →

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Be Human Make Mistakes

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Tom Trimbath

Oops. Mistakes will be made. How many mistakes can a person make in a life? It is undoubtedly greater than zero. Wednesday’s blog had a few. Some would say my recent financial turmoil is evidence that I’ve made my share. … Continue reading →

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Houses And Jobs Again

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Tom Trimbath

Where’s a copier in this town? My poor copier is old and slow. Somewhere within walking distance of my office there should be a copier, but Langley isn’t the sort of town that has a Kinko’s. The foreclosure process requires … Continue reading →

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Triple Whammy Second Anniversary

Posted on August 3, 2013 by Tom Trimbath

Some anniversaries aren’t celebrated, but can be recognized. Two years ago I felt like I was hit by a Triple Whammy. As I said then, “my semi-sustainable lifestyle is at least temporarily threatened“. I re-read that post and am pondering … Continue reading →

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Looking Fine-ish

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Tom Trimbath

It looks fine from here. The rich are getting richer. Those with jobs and businesses are getting busier, and seem to have more discretionary cash. And, of the rest that aren’t in hiding – well, smiles look good. Even my … Continue reading →

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Dust Bowl Beer

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Tom Trimbath

I feel the need, the need for beer. I normally don’t drink beer, but when I do – you know something’s up (like someone’s buying, offering home brew, or I’m in the UK). As a writer, I like to think … Continue reading →

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