Category Archives: 2025 July

Popcorn Shorts for July 2025

Posted on July 15, 2025 by tomdwyer

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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Shop Talk- A new addition to our rock gallery… with VIDEO

Posted on July 15, 2025 by tomdwyer

Comment of the Month Sandra B. had a simple suggestion for us… “Have scheduled pickup times” We absolutely realize how much easier it would be to have scheduled pickup times for our clients to plan around, but we can’t do … Continue reading →

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Book Spotlight- “Betsy Ross and the making of America”

Posted on July 15, 2025 by tomdwyer

“Betsy Ross and the making of America” by Marla R. Miller from Kirkus Reviews– “A full-length biography of an American icon.” Miller (History/Univ. of Massachusetts, Amherst) paints a detailed portrait of the woman credited with the creation of the Stars … Continue reading →

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Kyle’s Kitchen- Honey harissa roasted carrots with yogurt sauce

Posted on July 15, 2025 by tomdwyer

This Kyle Original recipe goes perfectly with roasted chicken or fish in the summertime. Ingredients 1 pound of whole peeled carrots 1 heaping tbsp of harissa paste (can find in the ethnic food aisle at most grocery stores) 1 tbsp … Continue reading →

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Health Notes- American kids increasingly unhealthy over nearly two decades

Posted on July 15, 2025 by tomdwyer

American kids increasingly unhealthy over nearly two decades: new study Laura Ungar and Jonel Aleccia in Associated Press, Jul 2025 “The health of U.S. children has deteriorated over the past 17 years, with kids today more likely to have obesity, … Continue reading →

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Why do we need your vehicle for the whole day?

Posted on July 15, 2025 by tomdwyer

Why do we need your car for the whole day? Silvia S. gave us an overall good Comment Card, but not perfect… “I don’t understand why an oil change should necessitate leaving the car all day.” That’s a perfectly reasonable … Continue reading →

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What to do in an accident? Learn now… not when it’s too late.

Posted on July 15, 2025 by tomdwyer

>>>WHAM!<<< You never thought it would happen to you but it just did… you’ve been in an accident. It happened in the blink of an eye and now you’re confused, angry, scared, maybe even injured. But even in this worst-possible … Continue reading →

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Tom’s Tidbits- What if your car had $23 BILLION in deferred maintenance?

Posted on July 15, 2025 by tomdwyer

Greetings, Here’s a peek behind our curtain for you. Imagine our Service Advisors going through their day when the phone rings with a potential new client. That’s always good news, but all too often the person will tell us “It’s … Continue reading →

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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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Welcome to THE FUNNY PAGE!

Posted on March 31, 2020 by tomdwyer

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 →