Category Archives: Newsletter Columns
Referral Reward Wrapup 2021
VOTE for one of these groups to receive our $1000 Yearly Award! Like every other small business, we depend on word of mouth for our business to thrive. Nothing means more to us than one of our clients who thinks … Continue reading
Book Spotlight- “The Open Society and Its Enemies” by Karl Popper
“The Open Society and Its Enemies” by Karl Popper (from the publisher) One of the most important books of the twentieth century, The Open Society and Its Enemies is an uncompromising defense of liberal democracy … Continue reading
Shop Talk- Rides during your service
Construction is coming again… and again Last month we told you about construction coming to both sides of Tacoma, and this month there’s more. One lot in from Tacoma on the East side of Tenino, a … Continue reading
Health Notes- Clear vision, now in an eyedrop
Health Notes- Clear vision, now in an eyedrop Presbyopia is a natural and annoying result of age and hardening of the cornea. In the past, your options for clear sight were ‘reader’ glasses, contact lenses, or surgery, but a new … Continue reading
Popcorn Shorts for December 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
Kyle’s Kitchen- Salmon Balls
Salmon Balls This month Kyle racked his brain trying to remember something that he ALWAYS had around the holidays. His mom came to the rescue with the recipe for his late grandfather’s favorite appetizer, lovingly called “salmon balls”. It’s a … Continue reading
Popcorn Shorts for November 2021
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 the ridiculous, check in here for crunchy bits of … Continue reading
Kyle’s Kitchen- Cranberry Brie Tarts
Ahhh, Thanksgiving, and the Feast is coming together. Grandpa made the turkey, Grandma made the perfect stuffing, the Aunts and Uncles have made all the side dishes, and that annoying Cousin even offered to bring the chips and soda. What’s … Continue reading
Book Spotlight- Kings, Conquerors, Psychopaths: From Alexander to Hitler to the Corporation”
“Kings, Conquerors, Psychopaths: From Alexander to Hitler to the Corporation” by Joseph N. Abraham (from the publisher) “Conquest is murder & theft. Conquerors are vicious criminals. Vicious criminals become kings. Kings designed civilization. We are the products of civilization. Right … Continue reading
Health Notes- How you can be fooled into health
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