Category Archives: 2021 November

Popcorn Shorts for November 2021

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 sublime to the ridiculous, check in here for crunchy bits of … Continue reading

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Kyle’s Kitchen- Cranberry Brie Tarts

Ahhh, Thanksgiving, and the Feast is coming together. Grandpa made the turkey, Grandma made the perfect stuffing, the Aunts and Uncles have made all the side dishes, and that annoying Cousin even offered to bring the chips and soda.  What’s … Continue reading

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Book Spotlight- Kings, Conquerors, Psychopaths: From Alexander to Hitler to the Corporation”

“Kings, Conquerors, Psychopaths: From Alexander to Hitler to the Corporation” by Joseph N. Abraham (from the publisher) “Conquest is murder & theft.  Conquerors are vicious criminals.  Vicious criminals become kings.  Kings designed civilization.  We are the products of civilization. Right … Continue reading

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Health Notes- How you can be fooled into health

          Why do placebos work? Scientists identify key brain pathway Study finds opposite impacts on brainstem of placebo and “nocebo” effects Daryl Austin on Science.org, Oct 2021 (from the article)  “The placebo effect can bring powerful … Continue reading

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Shop Talk- A profoundly touching compliment

          Comment of the Month This month we wanted to share the tenderness and empathy shown to us by someone who isn’t even a client.  We send periodic reminders for vehicle service, but if we haven’t … Continue reading

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The Reality of January 6

A full timeline of how it happened, before, during, and after.  In reality. You’ve heard the tired cliche that “everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but no one is entitled to their own facts”.  There are many opinions about … Continue reading

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Saturday Shop Hours?

            Saturday Shop Hours? We’re thinking about making a change.  What do YOU think? If you’ve ever called us to ask about vehicle service on a Saturday, you’ve heard our Service Advisors’ standard answer… “We’re … Continue reading

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Tom’s Tidbits- Don’t “Eat the Rich”… Tax The Wealth!

          Greetings, “Eat the Rich” is a catchy little phrase gaining traction these days, but it goes back to Jean Jacques Rousseau during the French Reign of Terror- “When the people shall have no more to … Continue reading

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You have an appointment with the Department of Reality Studies!

“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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