Tag Archives: small town

The Power Of The Customer

Posted on January 13, 2022 by Tom Trimbath

I fired my bank. A few days ago I closed my account with Whidbey Island Bank. I started that account in 2005, very soon after moving to Whidbey Island. They were a bit surprised, and inquisitive, but weren’t about to … Continue reading →

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A Jeep Dancing And Credit

Posted on July 15, 2021 by Tom Trimbath

Pardon me as I crack open a beer, because this story starts out like a country song. Don’t worry, no dogs die. A credit card did. Along the way there is a troublesome truck, dancing, and some impressive efforts from … Continue reading →

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Shop Different Shops

Posted on January 29, 2020 by Tom Trimbath

We silly humans. We set boundaries and us-versus-them distinctions naturally. We remain tribal, despite being ‘civilized.’ Give us a few generations and that might change. There’s something frugal and personal we can do in the meantime that breaks those borders … Continue reading →

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Maxwelton Fourth Of July Parade 2018

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Tom Trimbath

That title is longer than necessary, at least for anyone familiar with Maxwelton on Whidbey Island. There’s only one major parade, it’s on the fourth of July, has been held for over a hundred years, and merely has to be … Continue reading →

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Small Towns Rejoice

Posted on May 29, 2018 by Tom Trimbath

Small towns rejoice! The data are in. Living in a small town correlates well with happiness. The farther someone is from a city, the happier they tend to be. Cities rejoice! The data are in. Living in a city makes … Continue reading →

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Thanks For Little Things

Posted on December 27, 2017 by Tom Trimbath

Christmas is over. The snow from a rare white Christmas has slowly turned to slush, except for patches preserved by shade. Wrapping paper and gift bags are put away. Time to collect the cards and take the time to read … Continue reading →

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Purposely Vague And Private

Posted on April 1, 2017 by Tom Trimbath

Listen to three friends and one news story and hear a thread that’s permeating society with cautions and clues about our future. Good luck trying to be the first in line with new news in a small town. Everyone knows … Continue reading →

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Five Years From September 2016

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Tom Trimbath

The following post will be the straight line of a joke where we get to hear the punch line five years later. I’ve been lucky enough to be part of a conversation and series of meetings about the economic sustainability … Continue reading →

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Future Found At The Fair

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Tom Trimbath

It’s summer. Ah. It’s summer and the Island County Fair (actually the Whidbey Island Area Fair, but I like the old name) happens to happen about nine miles from my house. Of course I go to it. A frugal life … Continue reading →

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Coworks Conundrum

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Tom Trimbath

Here I sit, halfway through a Wednesday afternoon, temporarily the only person in the coworks for writers hosted by the Whidbey Island Writers Association (WIWA). Coworks are successful enough to warrant magnificently innovative and productive spaces in places like Seattle. … Continue reading →

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