Author Archives: tomdwyer

When did auto ownership get so expensive?

Posted on April 17, 2024 by tomdwyer

A great report from “Today Explained” “When did auto ownership get so expensive?”  The short answer is the day your parents quit paying for your car.  The longer answer, of course, is more complicated.  There are many reasons why it’s … Continue reading →

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Health Notes-  Help for those who can’t sleep… and those who can.

Posted on April 17, 2024 by tomdwyer

For those who can… It’s okay to hit the snooze button. A new study shows it isn’t bad for you and may even help you feel more alert. (Business Insider, Oct 2023) Snoozing gets a bad rep. But a new … Continue reading →

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Popcorn Shorts for April 2024

Posted on April 17, 2024 by tomdwyer

Cool stuff that’s too small for a big article Just like it says, Popcorn Shorts is about the kind of things we think are really interesting, but don’t really need a large article to explain them.  From the sublime to … Continue reading →

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Kyle’s Kitchen- Angel hair pasta with spring veggies

Posted on April 17, 2024 by tomdwyer

A “Kyle’s Original” recipe for you this month, a light pasta dish that’s always great with Spring and Summer fresh produce. Ingredients: Directions:

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Book Spotlight- Women Behind the Wheel: An Unexpected and Personal History of the Car

Posted on April 17, 2024 by tomdwyer

“Women Behind the Wheel: An Unexpected and Personal History of the Car” by Nancy Nichols (Publisher’s Comments)-  “From the adolescent thrill of getting a driver’s license to the dreaded commutes of adulthood, from vintage muscle cars to electric vehicles, this … Continue reading →

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Shop Talk- Why would we EVER post our Bad Reviews?

Posted on April 17, 2024 by tomdwyer

Comment of the Month We hope you check out our Bad Reviews article this month, because our Comment-of-the-Month came from one of the reviews in it.  A disappointed one-visit client who’s apparently read our Bad Reviews page closed his long, … Continue reading →

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Tom’s Tidbits- To fight misinformation with information, we should narrow our focus

Posted on April 17, 2024 by tomdwyer

Greetings, It’s all too easy to get swept up in the lurid swamp of national and international politics and all too easy to see why.  War, death, and corruption affect us all, so it’s not surprising we’d care about such … Continue reading →

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Tom’s Tidbits

Posted on March 15, 2024 by tomdwyer

Tom’s Tidbits- YOU know when investigations should start.  And when they should stop.                                                                           Greetings, The effort to impeach Joe Biden seems to be ending not with a bang but an embarrassing whimper, and for all the wrong reasons.  … Continue reading →

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Come Meet The Next Generation of Auto Technicians

Posted on March 15, 2024 by tomdwyer

“Almost” Tom Dwyer Service is NOT Tom Dwyer Service! “It’s never enough”, mourned Tom Dwyer, owner of the premiere independent auto repair shop in Portland.  “We keep hiring the best in the business but our clients keep demanding more.  It … Continue reading →

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Shop Talk- When and how to check for recalls on your vehicle

Posted on March 15, 2024 by tomdwyer

When and how to check recalls on your vehicle We just missed a promotion from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the fine folks who do their best to keep us safe on the roads.  When a vehicle (not … Continue reading →

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