Category Archives: 2025 April
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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