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As we celebrate independence, what still unites us?

Posted on June 29, 2021 by tomdwyer

Greetings, The desire to be left alone can be a value that binds people together. That’s a little ironic, but it’s worked in America (very imperfectly) for 245 years. Today it seems freedom and independence from government have devolved into … Continue reading →

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The Eviction and Foreclosure Meltdown Isn’t Bad for Everyone

Posted on June 29, 2021 by tomdwyer

Your neighbors may be worried, but the hedge funds aren’t! When the Covid lockdown crushed the entire planetary economy, it affected everyone from the people who depended on their income and savings to keep them alive to the immortal ultra-rich … Continue reading →

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Shop Talk- Will this heat melt my tires?

Posted on June 25, 2021 by tomdwyer

Will this heat melt my tires? Comment of the Month This month’s Comment comes from client Jen R., whose heat-related concern might be on other minds as well… Will this heat melt my tires? There’s a short answer … Continue reading →

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Popcorn Shorts for June, 2021

Posted on June 23, 2021 by tomdwyer

Popcorn Shorts 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 … Continue reading →

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Kyle’s Kitchen- Slow-Cooker Pork Carnitas

Posted on June 22, 2021 by tomdwyer

A taco is only as good as its stuffing. Here’s a recipe that only takes 15 minutes to prep, then you hand it off to the slow cooker to make your tacos perfect. Ingredients: 1 white onion, halved and … Continue reading →

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Book Spotlight- “Don’t Label Me” by Irshad Manji

Posted on June 22, 2021 by tomdwyer

This Book is available for you to borrow from our Lobby Book & Bumper Sticker Library. Look for it next time you’re in the shop, and our Service Advisors will tell you how to check it out. If you want … Continue reading →

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Just say “no” to unknown injections from strangers in parks

Posted on June 22, 2021 by tomdwyer

Health Notes- Here’s what we’re up against… Essential Oil Fan Fiction Our Health Note for this month is from an enthusiastic and apparently delusional Essential Oil advocate, re-posted by someone else with just one comment: “Apparently, essential oil fan fiction … Continue reading →

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Cults… So much more than an empty insult

Posted on May 27, 2021 by tomdwyer

Cults are obviously real. Here’s how to deal with them. What’s the difference between a religion and a cult? The glib answer that “a cult is someone else’s religion” may have truth in it, but of course that’s not the … Continue reading →

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“Underwater” by Ryan Dezember

Posted on May 26, 2021 by tomdwyer

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Health Notes- Gut Bacteria and Your Mental Health

Posted on May 26, 2021 by tomdwyer

The Link Between Gut Bacteria and Mental Health By Lindsay Christensen Well Being Journal The human brain is a complex organ composed of billions of neurons continuously firing electrical signals that control what we do, think, and feel. However, many … Continue reading →

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