Category Archives: 2024 June
Popcorn Shorts for June, 2024
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 info you’ll love to … Continue reading
Strike A Blow For Independence!
July is Independent Business Month! Here’s a great way to strike a blow for Independents… The Middle Class in America is not what it once was. The share of adults living in Middle Class households fell from 61% in 1971 … Continue reading
Examining Reality Without a License- UPDATE!
Now there’s more to tell you on this eight-year-old story Article originally posted on April 28, 2017 and updated 6/21/24. Added info is at the end of the article. In 2017, on the heels of a worldwide March for Science … Continue reading
Planning ahead protects your Summer
Renting a vehicle may even protect it a little more Updated 6/25/2024 If you’re planning a road trip this summer then this article is for you! It might be impossible to avoid bad weather, annoying family, or expensive tourist traps, … Continue reading
Tom’s Tidbits- Portland Summer Fun
Greetings, I’m taking a break this month to enjoy the summer. Why not join me? Here are a few links to take advantage of everything Portland has to offer… Summer Free for All – Cultural Events– City-wide concerts and movies … Continue reading
Book Spotlight- It’s not a book, but it’s about books… “Protecting the Most Benign Institution”
“Protecting the Most Benign Institution” by Rebecca Gordon (from the article) “…Name any public institution — the U.S. military, say, or a county welfare office – and it’s bound to have its negative aspects. Maybe you appreciate that … Continue reading
Kyle’s Kitchen- Old Glory Fruit Pizza
That 4th of July picnic is almost close enough to taste. Leave the brisket and burgers to the folks who don’t mind standing over a fire on a 100° day… you’ll handle the dessert! And you’ll handle it in style … Continue reading
Health Notes- Just 12 People Are Behind Most Vaccine Hoaxes On Social Media
(Note: This article is from 2021, but we’re running it now because it’s still painfully relevant and enlightening) Just 12 People Are Behind Most Vaccine Hoaxes On Social Media, Research Shows (NPR, May 2021) “Researchers have found just 12 people … Continue reading
Shop Talk- June 2024
Current Special Offers Car Wash Coupon Season is Back! You’ve waited since last fall for this… June in Portland doesn’t just mean beautiful weather, it also means Car Wash Coupon Season at Tom Dwyer Automotive! The summer heat will soon … 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