Category Archives: Newsletter Columns

What does the Willamette Shore Trolley need to be perfect?

Posted on September 5, 2018 by tomdwyer

There’s just one electrifying answer… While it’s a familiar sight to Lake Oswegians, many Portlanders may not know about the Willamette Shore Trolley.  It’s an electric streetcar running along the Willamette River between Portland and L.O. since 1990.  The historic-replica … Continue reading →

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The world’s biggest spider is coming to Portland

Posted on September 5, 2018 by tomdwyer

Tom Dwyer is bringing Arachno Giganticus to Makers Faire at OMSI Time’s ticking down for one of the strangest events we’ve ever been involved in… on Friday we’ll be preparing to welcome Arachno Giganticus, a 10-foot-tall spider, to Portland Mini Maker Faire at Oregon … Continue reading →

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Keith Tucker’s Toon for July and August

Posted on September 5, 2018 by tomdwyer

 SPECIAL NEWS FOR KEITH TUCKER FANS! Do you have a deep-seated desire to hang out with an award-winning cartoonist in a relaxed Portland environment?  Then you’ll be as excited as Keith that his new AirB&B rental is on-line.  Take advantage … Continue reading →

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Referral Reward Program

Posted on September 5, 2018 by tomdwyer

How our Referral Reward Program works Our Referral Reward Program is how we say “thank you” to the clients who recommend our shop to their family and friends.  When a new client comes in and gives your name as a … Continue reading →

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Shop Talk

Posted on September 5, 2018 by tomdwyer

Now WE can do your DEQ testing! We’re excited to tell you that NOW you have a choice!  You can find a day when the DEQ test station is open, wait in line in blazing heat or freezing cold, and … Continue reading →

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Health Notes- Why are we overweight? It’s not willpower…

Posted on September 5, 2018 by tomdwyer

This is an article from The Guardian so it references information from England, but as you’ll see the causes of obesity are worldwide…   We’re in a new age of obesity. How did it happen? You’d be surprised. By George … Continue reading →

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Book Spotlight for July and August

Posted on September 5, 2018 by tomdwyer

2 book selections from client Jill A., PLUS a little something extra We always like hearing what our clients are reading, and this month client Jill A. had two great picks for us.   Donald Trump’s version of a “Deep State” … Continue reading →

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Humorousness- YELP attacked by weaponized humor

Posted on September 5, 2018 by tomdwyer

YELP attacked by weaponized humor Yelp’s a great way to get a read on local businesses (we have 5 stars and 109 reviews on Yelp, in case you were wondering) or give a thumbs-up-or-down on a business you’ve dealt with, … Continue reading →

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Popcorn Shorts for July and August

Posted on September 5, 2018 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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News To Make You Furious- The first-ever Pentagon Audit… good news or bad news?

Posted on September 5, 2018 by tomdwyer

It’s a brutal world out there, and the news reminds us of it every day… every minute, really.  When we started News To Make You Furious it was to draw attention to horrible situations that weren’t getting enough attention.  Now … Continue reading →

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