Category Archives: Tom’s Tidbits

Tom’s Tidbits- Kayfabe for everyone!

Greetings, On Monday, Americas swore in our 47the president.  I try to stay away from empty politics in this column and focus on deeper issues, but in inauguration week what else is there to talk about?  There’s nothing more consequential … Continue reading

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Tom’s Tidbits- Goodbye to Bob’s Red Mill

Greetings, I heard some horrifying news recently… Bob’s Red Mill was closing!  The red building on the Milwaukie Expressway is an icon of northwest entrepreneurship, individuality, and progressive values.  The passing of founder Bob Moore in 2024 gave reason to … Continue reading

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Tom’s Tidbits- Will murderous ‘heroes’ bring us the healthcare we need?

Greetings, It seems like something I shouldn’t have to say but please hear me out:  murder is wrong. When Luigi Mangione shot United HealthCare CEO Brian Thompson, it was murder, and it was wrong.  We’re still learning what motivated him … 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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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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Tom’s Tidbits- How To Seize Political Power

Greetings, The Republican and Democratic conventions are in the rearview mirror and for the next 10 weeks the political spotlight will rightly shine on Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.  No doubt the Presidential election is important.  It’s yet another fork … Continue reading

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Tom’s Tidbits for July 2024

Greetings, Sellwood’s big summer event is here, Summerville is this Saturday, Aug.3, 10-5pm So many businesses are participating with great ideas. Check them out here. https://sellwoodmoreland.com/events What’s happening at “The Hives” for Summerville There will be various things happening at … Continue reading

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Tom’s Tidbits- Portland Summer Fun

Greetings, I’m taking a break this month to enjoy the summer.  Why not join me?  Here are a few links to take advantage of everything Portland has to offer… Summer Free for All – Cultural Events–  City-wide concerts and movies … Continue reading

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Tom’s Tidbits- Don’t do it because you should.  Do it because you can.

Greetings, I noticed something interesting about our newsletter stories this month.  Our three Feature articles involved a conference about Oregonians coming together to fight Climate Change, our program to offer shop discounts to encourage people to buy carbon offsets, and … Continue reading

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