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Wood Water Rocks Fire

Posted on May 27, 2023 by Tom Trimbath

Writing science fiction makes it easier to appreciate our planet. Tell a story about another planet and challenge assumptions. While visiting with a friend at a coffeeshop we were surrounded by things that humans built. We ate and drank things … Continue reading →

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If My Business Knew Then

Posted on May 20, 2023 by Tom Trimbath

If I knew then… Something like that phrase has been repeating in my thoughts since I got a job with the Economic Development Council for Island County. Last evening was a lot of that. For a few hours, EDC and … Continue reading →

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BYND – One Company One Story

Posted on May 14, 2023 by Tom Trimbath

Beyond Meat (BYND) – One Company One Story Welcome to another story and another video in my One Company One Story series.This time, Beyond Meat (BYND). Here comes the amateur legalese. I began investing in companies and their stocks in … Continue reading →

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Loneliness Costs

Posted on May 5, 2023 by Tom Trimbath

How to write this without sounding like a lonely old guy? But, it is news and personal finance plays a part. I guess I’ll just begin. From one of my other blogs, Pretending Not To Panic; “A new report from … Continue reading →

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Twelve Months at Fort Ebey

Posted on April 29, 2023 by Tom Trimbath

Twelve Months at Fort Ebey is done, completed, ready to be shown to the world. Of course, Fort Ebey is part of the world, so the world already knows about it. For me, Twelve Months at Fort Ebey is the … Continue reading →

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New AI Insights So Soon 042223

Posted on April 22, 2023 by Tom Trimbath

Writing about AI again? I wrote about it a few weeks ago. (Chat GPT And Change) Why write about it again so soon? Things are developing that quickly. I follow lots of topics. AI is one of them.  AI, now, … Continue reading →

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LFLY – One Company One Story

Posted on April 14, 2023 by Tom Trimbath

Welcome to another story and another video in my One Company One Story series.This time, Leafly (LFLY). Here comes the amateur legalese. I began investing in companies and their stocks in the late 70s, but am not a certified investment … Continue reading →

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My Economic Development

Posted on April 8, 2023 by Tom Trimbath

I haven’t felt so relieved in years. The check cleared the bank. A steady income? Nice to see you, again. Life isn’t all about money, but when you’re frugal by necessity rather than choice, it does matter. My first paycheck … Continue reading →

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Chat GPT And Change

Posted on April 2, 2023 by Tom Trimbath

OK. Where did I put my notes? I rarely write from them, but an idea came to mind. Maybe if an AI was organizing my life I wouldn’t have to scramble to find those notes. – Found them. A yellow … Continue reading →

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Tom Got A Job

Posted on March 28, 2023 by Tom Trimbath

A rare event: real news about my personal finances. I got a job. A real, W-2, full time(-ish), benefits package, signed contract, legit job. Whew. W-H-E-W! Expect to see changes in what, when, how, and why I post. As I … Continue reading →

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