Category Archives: Newsletter Columns

Do YOU think Oaks Bottom needs a 7-story building looming over it?

Do YOU think Oaks Bottom needs a 7-story building looming over it? Our local neighborhood jewel may be about to change Oaks Bottom is a wildlife refuge in the center of a major city where you can watch otters play … Continue reading

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A Close Look at Our Close Looks- How we know what’s wrong with your vehicle

A Close Look at Our Close Looks How we know what’s wrong with your vehicle Should you trust another shops’ “Free Brake Inspection”?  Is our own 90-Point Inspection worth your time?  Is our Comprehensive Inspection worth the money?  What problems … Continue reading

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Shop Talk- How far would you go for Tom Dwyer Service?

        Just a short Comment this month.  Client Don M. told us… “I drive 200 miles to have my car serviced by your Team-  Thank you, it’s worth it!” Thanks Don, it’s an extra delight to serve … Continue reading

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Book Spotlight- “The Plot Against the King” by Kash Patel

Book Spotlight When you’ve lied to all the adults, you’re just down to the kids. When we shove a book out on stage into the Spotlight we usually think it’s worth reading.  Sometimes we’ve read the book ourselves, other times … Continue reading

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Kyle’s Kitchen-  Big Bob Gibson’s White Sauce

Kyle’s recipe this month is for a white BBQ sauce made famous by Big Bob Gibson in Alabama.  It is DELICIOUS.  Kyle recommends it for grill or smoking chicken, basting it on in the last 5-10 minutes of cooking.  Don’t … Continue reading

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Popcorn Shorts for May-June, 2022

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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Tom’s Tidbits- Reality matters most in this time of universal deceit

  Tom’s Tidbits Reality matters most in this time of universal deceit When I’m writing these monthly editorials I try to bring something useful to the table by avoiding shallow partisanship and addressing the deeper meanings behind the headlines, the … Continue reading

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This is a REAL fish, and there’s MUCH more to the story

This is a REAL fish We found a perfect Oregon story at the bottom of a deep rabbit hole You know how it is.  You’re surfing the InterTubes, minding your own business, and you see a post that grabs your … Continue reading

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Shop Talk for April, 2022- Nancy thinks we’re just awesome!

    Comment of the Month Nancy K. had a very brief, very much appreciated comment… “You all are AWESOME!” We get a lot of compliments on these Comment Cards, and a general compliment to our staff is one of … Continue reading

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Book Spotlight- “The End of Loyalty” by Rick Wartzman

  “The End of Loyalty” The rise and fall of good jobs in America By Rick Wartzman In the current era of intense global competition, advancing technology, weakness in organized labor and a worshiping of shareholder value, the idea of … Continue reading

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