Category Archives: Newsletter Columns

Book Spotlight- “We Are Free to Change The World” by Lyndsey Stonebridge

“We Are Free To Change the World” by Lyndsey Stonebridge Synopsis– A timely guide on how to live–and think–through the challenges of our century drawn from the life and thought of political-theorist Hannah Arendt, one of the twentieth century’s foremost … Continue reading

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Health Notes- Is it OK to keep reheating leftovers?

Is it OK to keep reheating leftovers? Honest questions about food safety, illustrated (Andee Tagle and Malaka Gharib on NPR, Nov 2024) “With all the cooking, feasting and leftover-keeping that comes with the holidays, it can be hard to know … Continue reading

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Kyle’s Kitchen- (Leftover) Turkey Noodle Casserole

The relatives are gone, the mess is clean, and you’re sitting on the couch with just one question… what happens to the leftovers?  Kyle’s here to save your Thanksgiving, and many days after. Ingredients Instructions Recipe tips (Original recipe from … Continue reading

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Shop Talk- Referral Reward is coming soon!

Referral Reward is Coming Soon! We’re making the last donation calls and finalizing the ballots for our flagship outreach program… Referral Reward! Here’s the long story, but the short story is we use donations to non-profit groups to say ‘thanks’ … Continue reading

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Tom’s Tidbits- What happens after this election?  I’ve made my decision.

The 2024 election has come and gone and we’re all grappling with the implications. I’ve spent many hours over the last couple weeks talking with friends about the results and I’ve heard a surreal feeling of puzzlement from across the … Continue reading

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The Ultimate Horror of AI

And it didn’t even need to take over the world after all This article almost ended up in our Popcorn Shorts because there’s not much for us to add beyond the article itself.  But it was such a strange, surreal, … Continue reading

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Tom’s Tidbits for October, 2024                                      

We finally got what we wanted… what now?                Greetings, The 2024 election officially started on September 20 with early voting in Virginia, Minnesota, and South Dakota, and all States are in their early voting phase now.  If you’re not an … Continue reading

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Can you help? Sellwood’s Scout Group is looking for a trailer

In 2021 the 59th Johnson Creek Scout Group became the newest Group of the Baden-Powell Scouting Association, bringing the same values of Robert Baden-Powell’s Boy Scouting to a wider audience of boys AND girls, and the Sellwood Community House was … Continue reading

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Shop Talk for October, 2024

Client Jill F. wrote- “The service tech took the effort to move my stuff and check & fill my spare tire. I really appreciate the extra effort on this small but greatly needed item. I apologgize for not thinking to … Continue reading

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Haunted Portland, Oregon: Ghost Hunting in the City of Roses

“Haunted Portland, Oregon: Ghost Hunting in the City of Roses” by Jeff Dwyer (no relation!) (from the publisher) “This addition to the Haunted America series offers armchair entertainment and open-road adventure for casual and serious ghost hunters as well as … Continue reading

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