Tag Archives: Whidbey

The Frugality Of Hiking

Posted on September 27, 2015 by Tom Trimbath

I may not have much money, but at least I have a long list of frugal activities – until I added up the costs. The best things in life are free, and enjoying nature sounds like it should be one … Continue reading →

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My Incomplete Emergency Kit

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Tom Trimbath

Chile was hit by an 8.3 earthquake, and then a 15 foot tsunami. They killed 12 people. The news is already fading, possibly because the death toll wasn’t higher. The one million Chileans who had to evacuate, undoubtedly are very … Continue reading →

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Maxwelton Meal

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Tom Trimbath

Blame it on the butcher. Without knowing it, they inspired the idea of a Maxwelton meal. South Whidbey, where I live, is considered rural; but most people living here seem to be either retired, commuters, artists, or some other more … Continue reading →

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A Minimalist Photographer

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Tom Trimbath

Nature photography is natural. It’s amazing how complicated it become: f-stop, shutter speed, depth of field, et al. Nature is sweet, awesome,  introspective, serendipitous, serene. Photographing it should be the easy part, and yet photography requires a camera, and a … Continue reading →

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Housing Oil Yuan And Tea Prices

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Tom Trimbath

There isn’t just one number for the price of tea in China. The only number that matters to me is how much it costs when I buy some. A bunch of prices are bumping around in my head. They’re all … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Projects Progressing

Posted on August 8, 2015 by Tom Trimbath

Celebrate progress. Some friends have launched a new phase of their business. I’m launching into a new phase for mine, too. Slow, steady effort creates progress. Sometimes it is hard to see it from inside, but it happens. It should … Continue reading →

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The Value of a Free Concert

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Tom Trimbath

Thank you, South Whidbey Parks & Recreation and Goosefoot. Every Wednesday night, for about two months in the summer, those two local organizations put on free concerts in the park (SW Parks & Rec) and in the parking lot (Goosefoot). … Continue reading →

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Thinking About Quakes And Tsunamis

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Tom Trimbath

The outside expert gets the most attention. Within the last few days, an article was published in the New Yorker that described the possible impacts of a major earthquake in the Pacific Northwest. Suddenly, the earthquake possibility is a topic … Continue reading →

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Brown Lawns And Purple Poop

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Tom Trimbath

Welcome to the Pacific Northwet. Shut up, spellcheck. I left the s out on purpose. The Seattle area only gets an average amount of rain compared to the rest of the US, but we get a little, constantly. Except this … Continue reading →

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Amazingly Minimalistic Marijuana

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Tom Trimbath

The debates. The millions spent on advocacy. The billions spent on The War On Drugs. The reality of the last twelve months. Twelve months ago, a pot shop, a weed emporium, a marijuana business opened on Whidbey: Whidbey Island Cannabis … Continue reading →

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