Category Archives: Newsletter Columns
“Underwater” by Ryan Dezember
This Book is available for you to borrow from our Lobby Book & Bumper Sticker Library. Look for it next time you’re in the shop, and our Service Advisors will tell you how to check it out. If you want … Continue reading
Health Notes- Gut Bacteria and Your Mental Health
The Link Between Gut Bacteria and Mental Health By Lindsay Christensen Well Being Journal The human brain is a complex organ composed of billions of neurons continuously firing electrical signals that control what we do, think, and feel. However, many … Continue reading
KYLE’S ORIGINAL Chimichurri Sauce
Hot on the heels of last month’s Vegetable Medley, Kyle has another original recipe! This time it’s Chimichurri Sauce, an uncooked sauce originally from South America that’s used to dress grilled meats. It works with any meat, and adds a … Continue reading
Shop Talk for May 2021
This month’s Comment is a question we answered on Quora.com… Sorry to see Frank’s Transmission is closing. They weren’t any cheaper but they did good work and were very honest. Can I find another repair place as good? Don’t know … Continue reading
Tom’s Tidbits- What’s a ‘fair share’? Here’s one answer.
Greetings, When anyone dares suggest the ultra-rich should pay a ‘fair share’, a pseudo-intellectual will pop up to stop such dangerous thinking by shouting “Oh yeah? What’s a fair share?” The not-so-subtle implication is since there’s no objective and specific … Continue reading
Popcorn Shorts for May 2021
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
Rats are coming for your car! Stay calm. We can help.
It looks like fully vaccinated people can start returning to approximate normality but we’re not at the end yet, and in the meantime everyone’s still hunkered down in Covid World. It’s not just people though, it’s our vehicles too. We’ve … Continue reading
George Floyd and Derek Chauvin… was justice done?
Greetings, George Floyd and Derek Chauvin. There’s so much to learn, so much to say, so many places to take hold of such a pivotal event. Was justice done? The answer could be an emphatic ‘yes’ or tragic ‘no’, depending … Continue reading
Gerrymandering: Carving up the body politic, nationally and in Oregon
For the idealistic, ‘elections’ mean voters choose their governmental representatives, but in reality, fair elections often fall prey to gerrymanders. These are the oddly-shaped congressional districts drawn around voting populations to ensure those seats stay in the hands of one … Continue reading
Shop Talk- Radio is yours, so help keep it that way!
Comment of the Month This month’s comment comes from us, and it’s a plea for your help to keep thoughtful, community-based radio strong in Portland. Many, many of our clients first met us on KPOJ, Portland’s … Continue reading