Category Archives: Newsletter Columns

Health Notes- How you can be fooled into health

Posted on November 22, 2021 by tomdwyer

Why do placebos work? Scientists identify key brain pathway Study finds opposite impacts on brainstem of placebo and “nocebo” effects Daryl Austin on Science.org, Oct 2021 (from the article) “The placebo effect can bring powerful … Continue reading →

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Shop Talk- A profoundly touching compliment

Posted on November 22, 2021 by tomdwyer

Comment of the Month This month we wanted to share the tenderness and empathy shown to us by someone who isn’t even a client. We send periodic reminders for vehicle service, but if we haven’t … Continue reading →

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The Reality of January 6

Posted on November 22, 2021 by tomdwyer

A full timeline of how it happened, before, during, and after. In reality. You’ve heard the tired cliche that “everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but no one is entitled to their own facts”. There are many opinions about … Continue reading →

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Saturday Shop Hours?

Posted on November 22, 2021 by tomdwyer

Saturday Shop Hours? We’re thinking about making a change. What do YOU think? If you’ve ever called us to ask about vehicle service on a Saturday, you’ve heard our Service Advisors’ standard answer… “We’re … Continue reading →

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Tom’s Tidbits- Don’t “Eat the Rich”… Tax The Wealth!

Posted on November 22, 2021 by tomdwyer

Greetings, “Eat the Rich” is a catchy little phrase gaining traction these days, but it goes back to Jean Jacques Rousseau during the French Reign of Terror- “When the people shall have no more to … Continue reading →

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Popcorn shorts for October, 2021

Posted on October 21, 2021 by tomdwyer

Expose yourself to art at the Sitka Invitational The Sitka Art Invitational is a juried art exhibition and sale held in Portland, Oregon. The event occurs annually the first full weekend of November and brings together work by over 100 … Continue reading →

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Shatner on the Final Frontier

Posted on October 21, 2021 by tomdwyer

William Shatner, or Captain Kirk as he’s known around the world, went to space last week in one of the most bizarre amalgams of fantasy and history we’re ever likely to see. It was a shallow, self-serving PR event for … Continue reading →

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Tom’s Tidbits- Is Facebook the future of corporate responsibility?

Posted on September 29, 2021 by tomdwyer

Is Facebook the future of corporate responsibility? Greetings, Do you remember Frances Haugen? She, and her allegations are already fading away, but she was the insider who gave us evidence Facebook consciously prioritized profit over teen suicide. In some ways … Continue reading →

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Business or Politics? People ask! Here’s why we loudly say “YES” to both

Posted on September 29, 2021 by tomdwyer

Business or Politics? People ask! Here’s why we loudly say “YES” to both It’s common wisdom for a company to stay far away from politics, but we certainly don’t. Three years ago on Quora.com (a Q&A forum we follow and highly recommend) … Continue reading →

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