Category Archives: 2025 January

Tom’s Tidbits- Kayfabe for everyone!

Posted on February 25, 2025 by tomdwyer

Greetings, On Monday, Americas swore in our 47the president.  I try to stay away from empty politics in this column and focus on deeper issues, but in inauguration week what else is there to talk about?  There’s nothing more consequential … Continue reading →

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Shop Talk- You’re worth driving 500 miles for

Posted on January 17, 2025 by tomdwyer

Heather C. gave us our Comment this month, even though she isn’t a client anymore… “I moved to Shoshone, Idaho, but honestly miss your shop.  No shop compares.  Whenever I can and am back in Portland, I try to schedule … Continue reading →

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WE HAVE A WINNER! And our 2024 Referral Reward $1000 award goes to…

Posted on January 17, 2025 by tomdwyer

When someone refers a new client to our shop we say ‘thanks’ with our Referral Reward Program, where we call them up and ask which non-profit they’d like to support and then we send that group a check.  All the … Continue reading →

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The horrifying consequences of NO OIL CHANGES… with pictures!

Posted on January 17, 2025 by tomdwyer

Ever wondered what would happen if you just stopped changing your oil?  Everyone knows the “every 3000 miles” stuff is just propaganda so your local repair shop can keep you coming back more often, so why be one of the … Continue reading →

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Health Notes- Let’s look at ultra-processed foods

Posted on January 16, 2025 by tomdwyer
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Book Spotlight- “A Short History of the World” by H.G. Wells

Posted on January 16, 2025 by tomdwyer

Our Book Spotlight this month comes from Michael S., one of our fantastic Dwyer Techs.  He’s reading (well, listening to the audio version of) a book that’s just over a hundred years old and written by a man who’s still … Continue reading →

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Kyle’s Kitchen- Greek Chicken Bowls with Cucumber Salad

Posted on January 16, 2025 by tomdwyer

We’re well and truly away from the Holidays so here’s a recipe that has nothing to do with Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hannukah, or New Years.  Enjoy!     Greek Chicken & Marinade Ingredients   1-1/2 pounds fresh chicken breast sliced in … Continue reading →

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Popcorn Shorts for January 2025

Posted on January 16, 2025 by tomdwyer
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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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