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Author Archives: Tom Trimbath
Election Reactions
Well, that happened. And it is going to keep happening, change, that is. The US elections were this week, which I mention for any reader finding this post months from now. That happens, too. Aside from the political ramifications, the … Continue reading
Digital Detox Diet
Rain on the roof. Fire in the woodstove. A cabin on the Washington coast. Sounds like a fine place for a digital detox vacation. – And, I manage to find enough bandwidth to do some writing. Okay. More of a … Continue reading
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Amish In Ascendance
One of those random moments that I posted: Pretending Not To PanicMaybe the Amish were right. It doesn’t sound so silly as I think about it. What other culture is better prepared to survive a digital singularity? Here’s a post … Continue reading
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Housing Supply – Port Townsend 2026
Here I sit, comfortable in my tiny house, home after attending Housing Solutions Network‘s presentation of ‘affordable housing’ in Port Townsend. It reminds me of how good my situation is. It reminds me of how much good, useful work is … Continue reading
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Portfolio Swings
Pardon me as I say “Ouch!” and grimace. Within the last year, my net worth has fallen more than 50%. But, but, but the NASDAQ has gone up almost 19%! Aargh! And yet, been here, done this, wading through it … Continue reading
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A Somewhat Failed Bicycle Ride
Pardon me while I have a seat in a recliner to type. My bike trip was tougher than I expected, but it also showed me something I was interested in. At 67, how far could I bicycle in a day? … Continue reading
Even Anti-AI Is An Opportunity
‘AI is going to kill us all!’ ‘AI is a wonderous gift and tool!’ Sorta kinda? AI isn’t going away. Guardrails may mean nothing if it is already out of its box, hiding in the Internet. As for killing us … Continue reading
Port Townsend Film Festival 2026
My second?, third time attending the Port Townsend Film Festival. Ta da! Ta da? So much talent. I guess I’ll wander through, pulling in quotes, anecdotes, and a view of a culture that sounds familiar until I get inside it. … Continue reading
5 And 10 Goes Away
They probably think it won’t matter. I doubt that their profit/loss statement will show an impact. But the bank I cheered on for dispensing dollar bills in denominations less than the 20s now only does 20s. I live in a … Continue reading
Frugality And Beans
Gotta remember to soak those beans tonight. Tomorrow I plan to make baked beans. Make baked beans? Yes, make baked beans. Granted, a can of beans is cheap, but there are advantages to knowing how to do things yourself. Eventually … Continue reading
