Category Archives: 2022 April
Tom’s Tidbits- Reality matters most in this time of universal deceit
Tom’s Tidbits Reality matters most in this time of universal deceit When I’m writing these monthly editorials I try to bring something useful to the table by avoiding shallow partisanship and addressing the deeper meanings behind the headlines, the … Continue reading
This is a REAL fish, and there’s MUCH more to the story
This is a REAL fish We found a perfect Oregon story at the bottom of a deep rabbit hole You know how it is. You’re surfing the InterTubes, minding your own business, and you see a post that grabs your … Continue reading
Shop Talk for April, 2022- Nancy thinks we’re just awesome!
Comment of the Month Nancy K. had a very brief, very much appreciated comment… “You all are AWESOME!” We get a lot of compliments on these Comment Cards, and a general compliment to our staff is one of … Continue reading
Book Spotlight- “The End of Loyalty” by Rick Wartzman
“The End of Loyalty” The rise and fall of good jobs in America By Rick Wartzman In the current era of intense global competition, advancing technology, weakness in organized labor and a worshiping of shareholder value, the idea of … Continue reading
Health Notes- Should you reconsider your daily aspirin?
Health Notes Should you reconsider your daily aspirin? A daily aspirin has been standard advice for years to reduce the chances of heart attack and stroke. And now, of course, new science says it may be time to reconsider … Continue reading
Kyle’s Kitchen- Kyle’s Baked Trout (or Salmon)
Kyle’s Kitchen Kyle’s Baked Trout (or Salmon) With Spring upon us Kyle is spending more and more time out on the lake fishing. Trout season is almost here as well, so he’s taking this opportunity to show you his preferred … Continue reading
Popcorn Shorts for April, 2022
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
Rebadged Vehicles- Are they for you?
Rebadged Vehicles In today’s expensive car market, they can save you thousands of dollars! (by Ian Park, special to “Your Car Matters”. Originally posted Nov 2010, updated Apr 2022) Did you know that the Toyota Matrix is almost exactly … Continue reading
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
Welcome to THE FUNNY PAGE!
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