Tag Archives: frugal

I Had A Plan

Posted on February 2, 2023 by Tom Trimbath

I had a plan. I had a plan to write about one thing based on What The F…, then I answered a Spam Call (I answer Spam Calls) that made me want to write about “Having Fun With Spammers, and … Continue reading →

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GAIA – One Company One Story

Posted on January 25, 2023 by Tom Trimbath

Welcome to another story and another video in my One Company One Story series.This time, Gaia (previously known as Gaiam). Here comes the amateur legalese. I began investing in companies and their stocks in the late 70s, but am not … Continue reading →

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Fifteen Dollar Movies

Posted on January 18, 2023 by Tom Trimbath

Just a bit of fluff, or is it? How much are movies at mega-multi-plexes? Pardon me as I try to remember the previous time I was brave to go to a Big Theater, instead of my local one-screen, one-showing per … Continue reading →

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Eighty Hour Outage

Posted on November 9, 2022 by Tom Trimbath

For about 80 hours my house didn’t have electricity, at least the organized kind from the electric company. One short, intense windstorm did it. As it passed through it blew open my kitchen door. I got out of bed to … Continue reading →

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Stepping Towards Re-Retirement

Posted on November 1, 2022 by Tom Trimbath

Post-publishing note: As of November 1, 2022 I am no longer a real estate broker. My real estate sites temporarily lead here. At least temporarily, those sites will be for sale: WhidbeyRealtor.com WhidbeyRealtor.net MyWhidbeyRealtor.com MyWhidbeyRealtor.net . This post describes why … Continue reading →

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Almost A Week Off

Posted on October 28, 2022 by Tom Trimbath

Shh. I slept in. And then I did it again. It almost felt like the first time I retired. This year I’ve finished three books. I’ve also given presentations, helped people with their ideas and businesses, and basically been an … Continue reading →

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Tea Charity Donations

Posted on October 1, 2022 by Tom Trimbath

It finally happened. The end of a quarter of the year. The first report of sales for Kettle Pot Cup are in. Nice to see. That also means the first donation is on its way. Donating money in an interconnected … Continue reading →

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TAKE A VACATION

Posted on September 22, 2022 by Tom Trimbath

Ah. Finally, a proper cup of tea, well, an infusion of herbs plus a few spices plus some honey. (The honey is the decadent part.) Decadence? Why, of course! I took a vacation – which would be hard to notice … Continue reading →

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Positive Pent-up Progress Released

Posted on September 1, 2022 by Tom Trimbath

You know how it goes. The bumped pebble that hits a stone that dislodges a boulder that means a major portion of a mountain can become a flow that can reach the sea. Geologically speaking, landslides reaching the sea don’t … Continue reading →

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From Inspiration To Publication – October 2022

Posted on August 19, 2022 by Tom Trimbath

We’re back! How many times have you heard that, lately? It is finally time to revive and reinvigorate the workshop on Self-publishing. I’ve done it as a solo (Modern Self-Publishing), as part of a trio (Madrona Workshop Troupe), and as … Continue reading →

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