Category Archives: Newsletter Columns
Tom’s Tidbits- What is there to hope for in 2024?
Greetings, With the Holiday Season comes a look back at last year and a look forward to next. 2023 seemed like the latest in a string of difficult years but it seems crass to dwell on the bad, so I’d … Continue reading
Health Notes- Matcha tea… have you heard?
Matcha tea… have you heard? We were listening to one of our radio faves, Thom Hartmann, when he began talking about Matcha Tea. It’s a green tea originating in China but mostly produced in Japan today. You’ll find matcha in … Continue reading
Book Spotlight- “Means of Control” by Byron Tau
“Means of Control” by Byron Tau “That evening, I was given a glimpse inside a hidden world. . . . An entirely new kind of surveillance program–one designed to track everyone.” For the past five years—ever since a chance encounter … Continue reading
Popcorn Shorts for November/December 2023
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
Kyle’s Kitchen- Antipasto Rollups
If you start by stacking Provolone, salami, pepperoni, roasted red peppers, and splashing it all with olive oil and pepperoncini spread, it’s hard to go wrong no matter what else you do. But add a puff pastry wrapper and you’re … Continue reading
Tom’s Tidbits- We’re moving! But we aren’t going anywhere at all.
Greetings, Since I’m taking a break from political news for a while, I’m not going to comment on its shortcomings. I’m not paying attention so I don’t see the problems, much like a huge chunk of citizens, there doesn’t seem … Continue reading
Prioritizing Your Auto Services
Prioritizing Your Auto Services It takes much more than a Magic 8-ball. We think we offer the highest quality auto service possible, but is that our greatest value to you? Our most valuable feature may be the way we manage … Continue reading
Shop Talk- How do we know if you’re on track for service?
Comment of the Month- How do we know if you’re on track for service? This month, Seth W. asked if he was on track for his power steering flushes… Hi Seth, Just wanted to drop … Continue reading
Health Notes- Placebo Effect Revisited
Placebo Effect Revisited The New York Times and Ted Kaptchuk feed into more confusion about placebo effects. Steven Novella on Science-Based Medicine, Oct 2023 “In a recent editorial for The New York Times, researcher Ted J. Kaptchuk, who directs placebo … Continue reading
Kyle’s Kitchen- Tempting Treats of Terror
Kyle is a wizard in the kitchen, and Halloween is the time for wizards. This month we bring you his Deviled Eyeballs recipe, but the terror goes even further… Scroll on down to Kyle’s Assortment of Appalling Appetizers, then surf … Continue reading