Tag Archives: Langley

Virtual Reality On Whidbey

Posted on January 15, 2017 by Tom Trimbath

As if Whidbey’s reality isn’t virtual enough, virtual reality has come to Whidbey. Virtual reality rigs are slowly making their way into homes, offices, and classrooms; but sometimes it takes a champion (who wouldn’t give themself such a label) to … Continue reading →

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Frugal Christmas 2016

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Tom Trimbath

I hope one of my island friends doesn’t mind me passing along their moment of holiday glory. All their presents are made; and now it’s time to wrap and deliver! Subtle and significant shifts happen with one word. ‘All their … Continue reading →

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Fickle Net Worth

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Tom Trimbath

Go figure. Really, go ahead and try to figure out your net worth. It is something surprisingly few people do. Go ahead and figure out your living expenses. More folks have done so, or are at least aware of whether … Continue reading →

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Frugal Harvest 2016

Posted on September 25, 2016 by Tom Trimbath

It was possible because of friends – throwing away old stuff. The equinox is past. Harvest time is passing, too. The garden that I apologized to has been producing produce and stories. It is time to ask the frugal question; … Continue reading →

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Upscaling Whidbey

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Tom Trimbath

Those photos are mine. Well, they’re now the property of the WiFire Coffee Bar, the place where I’ll be part of an Economic Development Think Tank tonight. The setting is sweet (and artistically decorated, in my opinion.) The title is … Continue reading →

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Listen To The Quiet Ones

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Tom Trimbath

This week has been a series of fascinating meetings. Only some of them are billable, but every meeting has been interesting. Keep in mind I am easily entertained. Gregarious is good because it is energizing, to a point. Interactive is … Continue reading →

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Whidbey Writers Workshop 2016

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Tom Trimbath

Well, someone’s got to do it and it might as well be me. I suspect that’s the line that’s gone through the minds of so many entrepreneurs and artists. Sometimes the best way to get an idea started is to … Continue reading →

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Making Money From Whidbey

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Tom Trimbath

Windwalker beat me to it. I’ve been amused by Facebook’s promotions that want me to promote my business through Facebook promotions. That’s a lot of promotions. Windwalker had fun making fun when Facebook said they could reach up to 71,000 … Continue reading →

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Another Coworks Opens Again

Posted on July 26, 2016 by Tom Trimbath

Open and close, open and close. The concept of coworks on Whidbey continues to sputter to life like an outboard motor that is just about ready to catch. Each time is different. This time it comes with a bookstore and … Continue reading →

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Saving Money Causes A Headache

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Tom Trimbath

So that’s where this headache came from. Silly me. I tried to save money. Instead, I’ll be spending a day or two of reduced productivity, and maybe reduced income, because I packed and ate a sandwich. Lunchmeat, (or was it … Continue reading →

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