Category Archives: Newsletters

Shop Talk- When and how to check for recalls on your vehicle

Posted on March 15, 2024 by tomdwyer

When and how to check recalls on your vehicle We just missed a promotion from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the fine folks who do their best to keep us safe on the roads.  When a vehicle (not … Continue reading →

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Kyle’s Kitchen- April Fools Day Chocolate Bunny

Posted on March 15, 2024 by tomdwyer

Entertain the adults and disappoint the kids… all at once! Ingredients: Directions:

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Book Spotlight- “Profiles In Ignorance”

Posted on March 15, 2024 by tomdwyer

Andy Borowitz is a strong go-to author for April Fools! “Profiles In Ignorance” by Andy Borowitz (Publisher’s Comments)-  Andy Borowitz, “one of the funniest people in America” (CBS Sunday Morning), brilliantly examines the intellectual deterioration of American politics, from Ronald … Continue reading →

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Health Notes- Learning from Essential Oil fan fiction

Posted on March 15, 2024 by tomdwyer

In 2021 we ran across a posting from an essential oil advocate describing an event that theoretically took place in a park but almost certainly happened in their head instead.  We added a few observations of our own and included … Continue reading →

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Popcorn Shorts for March 2024

Posted on March 15, 2024 by tomdwyer

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 →

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Popcorn Shorts

Posted on February 16, 2024 by tomdwyer

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 →

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Health Notes- Tai Chi lowers blood pressure more than cardio

Posted on February 16, 2024 by tomdwyer

Tai chi can help lower your blood pressure even more than intense cardio, new research suggests, Gabby Landsverk on Business Insider, Feb 2024 “A gentle, low-impact form of exercise may help keep your heart healthy and lower your blood pressure … Continue reading →

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Kyle’s Kitchen- “Marry Me” Cheesy Chicken Tortellini

Posted on February 16, 2024 by tomdwyer

Valentines Day is in the rearview mirror, but food has always been a path to love.  There’s a reason this is called “Marry Me” Chicken… it’s just that good! Pairs perfectly with a big salad, roasted vegetables, or garlic bread. … Continue reading →

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Book Spotlight- Why reading books should be your priority

Posted on February 16, 2024 by tomdwyer

To the dedicated readers of “Book Spotlight”, we thought we’d share something to make you properly feel superior to all those un-readers out there, and give you something to get them reading too! Why Reading Books Should Be Your Priority, … Continue reading →

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Shop Talk- How much diagnostic time do Technicians need?

Posted on February 16, 2024 by tomdwyer

  Comment of the Month This month’s Comment is another posting from Quora, a question-and-answer site we spend a lot of time on.  A questioner asked… ”Is it necessary for mechanics to have 30-40 minutes of diagnostic time to determine … Continue reading →

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