Category Archives: 2020 January

You have an appointment with the Department of Reality Studies!

Posted on September 21, 2020 by tomdwyer

“My ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.” Do you believe that? We don’t. Basic science, even basic consensual reality, seems under attack these days. Science and education are increasingly something for the ‘elite’; something to be distrusted by … Continue reading →

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Welcome to THE FUNNY PAGE!

Posted on March 31, 2020 by tomdwyer

THE FUNNY PAGE If you never read our monthly Humorousness column, you see the problem… no one else ever read it either. That’s a shame, too, because there was some pretty funny stuff on it. Once in a while. Well, … Continue reading →

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Tom’s Tidbits- Trump’s fate is the least of what’s at stake

Posted on January 29, 2020 by tomdwyer

Greetings, It’s coming down to the wire now, but the fate of one broken man is the least of what’s at stake. The country’s direction, even the very existence of a constitutional republic are also imperiled, but I’d argue even … Continue reading →

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Someone wants to steal your cat!

Posted on January 24, 2020 by tomdwyer

Catalytic converter theft is growing for a reason Stealing catalytic converters (or ‘cats’ to the cool kids) is big business in Portland and beyond. They’re great for thieves because they’re self-contained, easy to steal, easy to sell, and worth big … Continue reading →

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Keith Tucker’s What NOW?!! Toon for January

Posted on January 23, 2020 by tomdwyer

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Tom’s Tidbits- CorpraDems

Posted on January 23, 2020 by tomdwyer

Greetings, When I vote in 10 months it will be for the Democrat, because I know any of them would be better than the abomination behind the desk now. BUT… not all Democrats are created equal. The civil war in … Continue reading →

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What did Rudy do on his Christmas vacation?

Posted on January 23, 2020 by tomdwyer

As we write this, the impeachment trial of Donald Trump is beginning in the Senate. It’s a political activity with grandstanding, hypocrisy, and political theater abounding. No matter how hard they try, no Senator will be able to avoid SOME … Continue reading →

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When Will YOU Switch To Synthetic Oil?

Posted on January 23, 2020 by tomdwyer

Not that many years ago, few people knew about synthetic motor oil and even fewer wanted to buy it. Things have changed… crude oil prices are rising, people are keeping their cars longer, and more people are worried about the … Continue reading →

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Drew’s Kitchen- Crescent Breakfast Ring

Posted on January 23, 2020 by tomdwyer

Ingredients: 8 slices bacon 6 large eggs 1/3 cup chopped chives, (plus more for garnish) 1 tbsp garlic powder Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 tube crescent rolls 1 cup shredded cheddar ½ cup shredded mozzarella 1 eff, beaten … Continue reading →

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Shop Talk- Don’t waste time reading

Posted on January 23, 2020 by tomdwyer

Comment of the Month “Love to read the NY Times. Thank you!” -Karen K. Just about any business with a waiting room has reading material for its customers. All too often this means old issues of “Field & Stream”, new … Continue reading →