Author Archives: tomdwyer
Cults- So much more than an empty insult
Cults- So much more than an empty insult Cults are obviously real. Here’s how to deal with them. Originally published May 2021, updated Aug 2023 What’s the difference between a religion and a cult? The glib answer, “a cult is … Continue reading
Shop Talk- What’s the deal with remanufactured parts?
Comment of the Month We can’t give you exact wording for most of our Comment this month, because this Comment came in the form of a phone call. Neil H. was a client for many … Continue reading
Health Notes- Heat Singes the Mind, Not Just the Body
Heat Singes the Mind, Not Just the Body Hot weather can destabilize mood, exacerbate mental health disorders and complicate drug treatment By Apoorva Mandavilli in the New York Times, Aug, 2023 If you find that the blistering, unrelenting heat is … Continue reading
Kyle’s Kitchen- Summer Peach Spinach Salad with Avocado, Toasted Almonds and Goat Cheese
Summer Peach Spinach Salad with Avocado, Toasted Almonds and Goat Cheese Salad Ingredients: 4-6 cups organic spinach 2 large peaches, sliced 1 avocado, diced 1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced 1/2 cup goat cheese crumbles 1/2 cup sliced toasted … Continue reading
Book Spotlight- “The True Believer: Thoughts on the Nature of Mass Movements”
“The True Believer: Thoughts on the Nature of Mass Movements” by Eric Hoffer “Its theme is political fanaticism, with which it deals severely and brilliantly.” –New Yorker A stevedore on the San Francisco docks in the 1940s, Eric Hoffer wrote … Continue reading
Popcorn Shorts for August 2023
Popcorn Shorts 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 … Continue reading
Tom’s Tidbits- Corporations ARE people… but it doesn’t matter
Corporations ARE people… but it doesn’t matter Greetings, Until 2009, the year before Citizens United v. FEC, groups like companies, churches, and nations had always been treated as people for the purposes of contracts, lawsuits, etc. They had some rights, … Continue reading
Join our Carbon Neutral fleet and Save 10% on Labor and drive Carbon Neutral for a year!
(Updated 7/19/23) We do our best to make sure your vehicle has the least possible impact on the environment, but even in top shape, internal combustion engines emit carbon into the atmosphere. The best current science tells us that the … Continue reading
The Appearance of Impropriety- A primer on a SCOTUS gone bad
The Appearance of Impropriety A primer on a SCOTUS gone bad For years there’s been so many jaw-dropping revelations from the Supreme Court (SCOTUS) of not-quite bribery, not-quite corruption, not-quite treason, that they can all blur together. We thought it … Continue reading
Meet The New Boss- We interview the new Board President at XRAY.FM
Meet The New Boss We interview the new Board President at XRAY.FM Tom Dwyer Automotive has been a strong supporter of XRAY.FM since it began in the wake of the 2012 KPOJ crash. XRAY started with a purchase of a … Continue reading