Category Archives: 2026 January

Tom’s Tidbits- Cynicism isn’t the path, even in today’s world. This is.

Posted on January 22, 2026 by tomdwyer

Greetings, It’s easy to be cynical and it seems to get easier all the time. Look around, and on every level of human activity it seems like things are going downhill. Cynics aren’t surprised because they’ve always known that underneath … Continue reading →

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WE HAVE A WINNER! Our 2025 $1000 Referral Reward prize goes to…

Posted on January 22, 2026 by tomdwyer

WE HAVE A WINNER! Our 2025 $1000 Referral Reward prize goes to… As of the end of 2024 the Tom Dwyer Referral Reward Program had donated $40,871.47 to hundreds of organizations large and small chosen by our clients. This year … Continue reading →

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Don’t eat off this menu! Why mileage-based “Service Menus” are not for you

Posted on January 22, 2026 by tomdwyer

Don’t eat off this menu! Why mileage-based “Service Menus” are not for you Many people think that sensible auto ownership demands trips to the Dealer (or your local independent shop) for the dreaded 30-, 60-, or 90,000-mile services. That’s a … Continue reading →

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Shop Talk- Come get your Tom Dwyer mug!

Posted on January 22, 2026 by tomdwyer

You don’t have enough coffee mugs. Come get your FREE Tom Dwyer mug! In Oregon, one thing you can count on is that you’ll have an ever-increasing collection of coffee mugs. No matter how complete your collection is, though, there’s … Continue reading →

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Kyle’s Kitchen- Curtido (Salvadoran Spicy Slaw)

Posted on January 22, 2026 by tomdwyer

Curtido (Salvadoran Spicy Slaw) This is a quick and easy recipe from El Salvador that’s an ideal side dish but has other uses as well. Kyle was bragging about using it last weekend on a chorizo tostada… tortilla, chorizo, beans, … Continue reading →

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Health Notes- Measles are back in Oregon

Posted on January 22, 2026 by tomdwyer

Measles are back in Oregon Oregon Health Authority reports third measles case this year Amanda Rhoades at KOIN6TV, Jan 2026 “PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A third measles case has been confirmed by health officials in Oregon. The Oregon Health Authority … Continue reading →

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Book Spotlight- “The Prize” by Daniel Yergin

Posted on January 22, 2026 by tomdwyer

“The Prize” by Daniel Yergin from Kirkus Reviews- “In a vast (512-page), important, and timely work, Yergin (Shattered Peace, 1977; coeditor, Global Insecurity, 1982) eloquently details the rise and development of our hydrocarbon-based society. Yergin tells three distinct tales here: … Continue reading →

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Popcorn Shorts for Jan 2026

Posted on January 22, 2026 by tomdwyer

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 →

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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 →