Tag Archives: features

Business or Politics? People ask! Here’s why we loudly say “YES” to both.

Posted on October 28, 2020 by tomdwyer

It’s common wisdom for a company to stay far away from politics, but we certainly don’t. Three years ago on Quora.com (a Q&A forum we follow and highly recommend) someone posed the question “I work in financial services. Can I … Continue reading →

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30 years in Sellwood! It’s been 30 years in Sellwood. Let’s do 30 more!

Posted on November 17, 2017 by tomdwyer

On October 7, 1987, Tom Dwyer wrote the first rent check for a tiny part of a building at SE 6th and Tenino, “at the East End of the Sellwood Bridge”. Things have changed a little since then… the Bridge … Continue reading →

Posted in 2017 Oct-Nov, Feature Articles, Newsletter Columns, Newsletters | Tagged 30 years, anniversary, feature article, features, sellwood | Comments Off

Here’s What Effective Journalism Looks Like A feel-good story about things working like they should. Sort of.

Posted on November 17, 2017 by tomdwyer

People can only act to fix things in our world when they know about them, but it seems like solid, actionable information gets lost these days in a blizzard of drivel. That’s why a recent story from 60 Minutes and … Continue reading →

Posted in 2017 Oct-Nov, Feature Articles, Newsletter Columns, Newsletters | Tagged 60 minutes, dea, department of justice, feature articles, features, hydrocodone, journalism, opioids, sessions, trump | Comments Off

Where The Rubber Meets The Road Tire Basics boot camp

Posted on November 17, 2017 by tomdwyer

Did you know we sell tires? We do, and we have for many years. Among the many other features of our shop, we’re an “America’s Tire” dealer, so from Avon and Bridgestone to Uniroyal and Zenna, we have a full … Continue reading →

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A De-Fishing Story- James Magmer’s hobby combines fishing, environment, and art

Posted on September 27, 2017 by tomdwyer

“My Dad always loved the outdoors and just hated seeing the trash left behind by thoughtless people. He taught me to always leave the environment better than I found it. Always.” That lesson has stayed with James Magmer, our longest-term … Continue reading →

Posted in 2017 Aug-Sep, Feature Articles, Features, Newsletter Columns, Newsletters | Tagged art, ASE certified, environmental, feature articles, features, fishing, james magmer, lures, magmer, rivers, technician, trash, trashfishing | Comments Off

Can’t We All Just Get Along? Apparently not. Here’s why.

Posted on July 27, 2017 by tomdwyer

It’s not news that our country is going through a period of hyper-partisanship. Nothing, it seems, is beyond politics and even demonstrable facts make little difference to entrenched ideological positions. Rodney King’s plaintive cry, “Can’t we all just get along?” … Continue reading →

Posted in 2017 June and July, Feature Articles, Newsletter Columns, Newsletters | Tagged civility, feature articles, features, get along, politics, research, science, study, trump, why can't we all just get along, worldview | Comments Off

Insider Tips for Tom Dwyer Service

Posted on July 27, 2017 by tomdwyer

We’re not like other shops, and that’s YOUR advantage! We’re a full-service automotive shop offering rational, prioritized service advice based on YOUR auto ownership goals. But we’re more than that… we’re Tom Dwyer Automotive Services, and we’re not like any … Continue reading →

Posted in 2017 June and July, Feature Articles, New Client Orientation, Newsletter Columns, Newsletters | Tagged appointments, ASE certified, brochure, client, courtesy shuttle, estimates, feature articles, features, inspections, orientation, shop features | Comments Off

Should Business and Politics Mix?

Posted on March 22, 2017 by tomdwyer

One of our clients didn’t think so, but here’s Tom’s view… When a client recently asked about our “#NotNormal-RESIST!” bumper stickers, we told her they “were in protest of the new administrations irregular behaviour”. It didn’t sit well. “Politics has … Continue reading →

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A Last Look Back at 2016

Posted on January 11, 2017 by tomdwyer

All our Feature articles from a very long year. What kind of newsletter covers police violence, summer camps, labor motivation, single payer healthcare, community radio, screaming hot blues, and the best gasoline for your car? If you live in Portland … Continue reading →