Tag Archives: frugal

GOEV – One Company One Story

Posted on June 17, 2023 by Tom Trimbath

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

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So Much Going On

Posted on June 2, 2023 by Tom Trimbath

What to write about? That’s a frequent question. I enjoy writing, or at least seem to have some skill at it. Usually, an idea comes through my mind and I just write. It is nice when someone reads it and … Continue reading →

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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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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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Super Bowl Ads 2023

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Tom Trimbath

Disclosure: This year’s review is possibly the snarkiest. That’s just my honest reaction. Well, that was a pile of nothing much. Since 2015 (and maybe earlier), I’ve carved out some time to watch and comment on many of the Super … Continue reading →

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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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