Category Archives: Newsletter Columns

Health Notes- Here’s what a REAL medical debate looks like

Posted on September 8, 2021 by tomdwyer

“Trust the science” say the rational people. “How can we trust the science when it keeps changing its answers?” say the anti-vaxxers. If we put aside the reality that science is supposed to change its answers as it learns more, … Continue reading →

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Book Spotlight- “American Theocracy” by Kevin Phillips

Posted on September 8, 2021 by tomdwyer

With our Feature article on Theocracy this month, there was really only one book that could take the Spotlight… “American Theocracy” by Kevin Phillips (from the publisher)- “From America’s premier political analyst, an explosive examination of the axis … Continue reading →

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Kyle’s Kitchen- KYLE’S ORIGINAL Sage pork chops with oven roasted pears

Posted on September 8, 2021 by tomdwyer

Kyle is one of our four Service Advisors but he’s not always up at the front desk. If you’re talking with Ken, Dean, or Perry, it may be because Kyle is down in his basement kitchen/laboratory experimenting with new frontiers … Continue reading →

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Popcorn Shorts for September, 2021

Posted on September 8, 2021 by tomdwyer

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 sublime to … Continue reading →

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Planning Ahead Protects Your Summer

Posted on August 13, 2021 by tomdwyer

Planning Ahead Protects Your Summer Don’t wait for the last minute to check out your vehicle! Updated 8/18/2021 If you’re still planning a road trip this summer then this article is for you! It may be impossible to avoid bad … Continue reading →

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Whose Buck Is It Anyway?

Posted on August 11, 2021 by tomdwyer

Greetings, As the Afghan government crumbled and bloody catastrophe swept the country, a somber Joe Biden stepped to the podium. “I am president of the United States of America,” he said, “and the buck stops with me.” That was a … Continue reading →

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Catastrophic new predictions are out… have they been right so far?

Posted on August 11, 2021 by tomdwyer

Catastrophic new predictions are out, but have they been right so far? The IPCC just released its 6th Assessment Report on Climate Change. They drop these reports every 6-7 years and it’s easy to become inured to their bleak predictions. … Continue reading →

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Painting the Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge

Posted on August 11, 2021 by tomdwyer

Painting the Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge An art group was enjoying the day so we stopped to say hi The Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge in the center of Sellwood is just one of the things that makes our neighborhood so … Continue reading →

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Shop Talk for August 2021

Posted on August 11, 2021 by tomdwyer

Comment of the Month We heard good and bad from client Alys A. in a Comment Card. She started out well; to the question ‘Why do you choose our service?’ she replied “Careful, honest, you explain without treating me like … Continue reading →

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Health Notes- How your body deals with heat… or doesn’t

Posted on August 11, 2021 by tomdwyer

How Your Body Deals With Heat… Or Doesn’t. When it’s hot, we sweat. That’s not news. But it may be news that it’s not the sweat itself that cools us; it’s not like diving into a cold pool. LOSING the … Continue reading →

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