Author Archives: tomdwyer

Popcorn Shorts for June, 2021

Posted on June 23, 2021 by tomdwyer

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 →

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Kyle’s Kitchen- Slow-Cooker Pork Carnitas

Posted on June 22, 2021 by tomdwyer

A taco is only as good as its stuffing. Here’s a recipe that only takes 15 minutes to prep, then you hand it off to the slow cooker to make your tacos perfect. Ingredients: 1 white onion, halved and … Continue reading →

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Book Spotlight- “Don’t Label Me” by Irshad Manji

Posted on June 22, 2021 by tomdwyer

This Book is available for you to borrow from our Lobby Book & Bumper Sticker Library. Look for it next time you’re in the shop, and our Service Advisors will tell you how to check it out. If you want … Continue reading →

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Just say “no” to unknown injections from strangers in parks

Posted on June 22, 2021 by tomdwyer

Health Notes- Here’s what we’re up against… Essential Oil Fan Fiction Our Health Note for this month is from an enthusiastic and apparently delusional Essential Oil advocate, re-posted by someone else with just one comment: “Apparently, essential oil fan fiction … Continue reading →

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Cults… So much more than an empty insult

Posted on May 27, 2021 by tomdwyer

Cults are obviously real. Here’s how to deal with them. What’s the difference between a religion and a cult? The glib answer that “a cult is someone else’s religion” may have truth in it, but of course that’s not the … Continue reading →

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“Underwater” by Ryan Dezember

Posted on May 26, 2021 by tomdwyer

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Health Notes- Gut Bacteria and Your Mental Health

Posted on May 26, 2021 by tomdwyer

The Link Between Gut Bacteria and Mental Health By Lindsay Christensen Well Being Journal The human brain is a complex organ composed of billions of neurons continuously firing electrical signals that control what we do, think, and feel. However, many … Continue reading →

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KYLE’S ORIGINAL Chimichurri Sauce

Posted on May 26, 2021 by tomdwyer

Hot on the heels of last month’s Vegetable Medley, Kyle has another original recipe! This time it’s Chimichurri Sauce, an uncooked sauce originally from South America that’s used to dress grilled meats. It works with any meat, and adds a … Continue reading →

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Shop Talk for May 2021

Posted on May 26, 2021 by tomdwyer

This month’s Comment is a question we answered on Quora.com… Sorry to see Frank’s Transmission is closing. They weren’t any cheaper but they did good work and were very honest. Can I find another repair place as good? Don’t know … Continue reading →

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Tom’s Tidbits- What’s a ‘fair share’? Here’s one answer.

Posted on May 26, 2021 by tomdwyer

Greetings, When anyone dares suggest the ultra-rich should pay a ‘fair share’, a pseudo-intellectual will pop up to stop such dangerous thinking by shouting “Oh yeah? What’s a fair share?” The not-so-subtle implication is since there’s no objective and specific … Continue reading →

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