Tag Archives: Whidbey

Storms Blowing Through

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Tom Trimbath

There’s a storm blowing into the area tonight. It looks like it could be historic, or at least feel that way. In the meantime, the power is on, and I can write. Locals reading this just after I post can … Continue reading →

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Costly Commuting

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Tom Trimbath

It’s a fine, old truck. It’s generic white, has a good cap on the back, only has a few dings and dents, and could use a few thousand dollars if I decided to make it like new again. That’s not … 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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Almost A Day Off

Posted on August 27, 2016 by Tom Trimbath

Pardon me as I type a few words and then step aside to mix a drink. – OK. I almost took today off. Grand plans. Gods laughing. You probably know how it is. I recently resolved to take at least … 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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A Typically Atypical Trimbath Workday

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Tom Trimbath

One of the hardest questions for me, and I suspect other members of the Gig Economy to answer is, “So, what do you really do?” Even the simple version of the correct answer takes too long. The polite answer is … 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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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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