Tag Archives: Whidbey

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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Tiny Houses And New Old Ideas

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Tom Trimbath

Wow! Someone mailed me an actual letter, and it isn’t even Christmas. The someone (Steve Smolinsky, ace EOS consultant, and an excellent candidate to advise the US Postal Service on how to improve), sent me a real world clipping from … Continue reading →

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Friends Grow My Garden

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Tom Trimbath

I thank my friends for my garden. I’ve tried gardening for decades, never growing enough to make it worthwhile, but being persistent because I want to know how to grow. This year is a culmination of efforts and gifts, and … Continue reading →

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Another Coworks Closes

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Tom Trimbath

Another coworks closed today; and, just like last time, it wasn’t about the coworks. The previous coworks closed as part of a strategic decision that involved several ventures. The Coworks for Writers closed because the writers association is being disbanded. … Continue reading →

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A Good Disclosure

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Tom Trimbath

Whew. Finally, papers and pens and people met at the same time and the same place to reach an agreement about a fun and new project. Add writing for TV to my list of skills, talents, and experiences. As of … Continue reading →

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Non Disclosure Agreement

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Tom Trimbath

I’d like reo tell you, but I can’t. With some formal and informal, commercial and non-profit, but almost all local to Whidbey projects, I have plenty of potential news. If you’ve read this blog for more than a few months, … Continue reading →

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Transitions For Writers And Beyond

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Tom Trimbath

It shouldn’t come as a surprise that a writer has a nice way with words; yet, it is a pleasure to hear a difficult situation described succinctly and finish positively. Transitions are inevitable. Last week’s meeting about our local writers … Continue reading →

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Transition For Writers On Whidbey

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Tom Trimbath

The Whidbey Island Writers Association is probably going to close. The ‘probably’ is in there because miracles happen, but saving the name and the organization will take tens of thousands of dollars soon. I checked my Powerball ticket. I’m not … Continue reading →

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Digging On Earth Day

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Tom Trimbath

I swung a pulaski today. Not familiar with the tool? Take a mattock, which is like a very heavy hoe, add an axe head and you get a very heavy hunk of steel that’s great for digging out roots. Professionals … Continue reading →

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