Category Archives: Newsletters

How’s that economy working out for ya?

More importantly, how would we know? (Includes late breaking news from 4/30/2025 at end of article) This article comes from a conversation here at the shop started by a very simple question… “How do you think the economy’s going?”  That … Continue reading

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Our Older Vehicle Policy 

It’s “15-years-old-or-newer for NEW clients”, but there’s a little more to it than that. If you were driving by the shop recently you may have noticed a car that stood out from the ones we normally service.  Nancy R. had … Continue reading

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Popcorn Shorts for April 2025

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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Health Notes for April 2025

Health Notes  A simple test to tell how well you’re aging Sit-to-stand: The simple test that reveals how you’re ageing Jasmin Fox-Skelly on BBC, Apr 2025 The sit-to-stand test takes just 30 seconds to complete, but its results can provide … Continue reading

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Kyle’s Kitchen- Grilled Asparagus Caesar Salad

Ah, the sun is out, the birds are singing, and it’s time to crank up the backyard grill.  Here’s a wonderful, light recipe that will give the grill a shakedown before you set out to conquer steaks…   Grilled Asparagus … Continue reading

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Book Spotlight for April 2025

Book Spotlight TWO Client Recommendations Our books this month come not from our crack editorial staff, but from a longtime client.  Let’s hear from Alan Y… On 4/1/2025 9:18 AM, Alan Y. wrote: Alan here.  Just read through the Newsletter … Continue reading

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Shop Talk for April 2025

Comment of the Month This month’s Comment from Don S. is a compliment we couldn’t resist sharing… “Walking thru your entrance door is akin to coming home where folks will be friendly and your hassles will be removed from your … Continue reading

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Tom’s Tidbits for April 2025

How the “tariff thing” will affect us… and you. Greetings, It’s one of the most common questions floating around today in one form or another:  “What’s happening with those tariffs Trump’s talking about?”  We’ve heard it from governments and politicians, … Continue reading

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Tom’s Tidbits- Who are we?  Who do we WANT to be?

Greetings, The first two months of America’s New Golden Age don’t seem to have brought a renaissance quite yet.  Instead, they’ve brought confusion and fear as America’s government, values, history, community, ethics and more have been up-ended with no specifics … Continue reading

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Shop Talk for March 2025

Comment of the Month This month’s Comment from Roxanne G. thanked us for something we just can’t promise to everyone… “I had an 8a appointment and was pleased to have my car finished (oil change) by noon so I could … Continue reading

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