Category Archives: Newsletters
Book Spotlight for July 2024
“The Confidence Game ” by Maria Konnikova (review by Maria Popova on The Marginalian) “…“Reality is what we take to be true,” physicist David Bohm observed in a 1977 lecture. “What we take to be true is what we believe… … Continue reading
Shop Talk for July 2024
Car Wash Coupon Season is Back! You’ve waited since last fall for this… June in Portland doesn’t just mean beautiful weather, it also means Car Wash Coupon Season at Tom Dwyer Automotive! The summer heat will soon turn our parking … Continue reading
Six easy ways to reduce the sugar and salt in your diet
(Washington Post, Sep 2023) “At your most recent medical appointment, your doctor probably gave you a warning about your blood pressure or blood sugar levels creeping higher, if you’re not already on medication to control one or both of them. … Continue reading
Kyle’s Kitchen- Grilled Chicken Thighs with Peach and Cherry Salsa
Kyle’s summer hits just keep on coming! This month it’s a unique, fruity and fresh grilled chicken dish that takes full advantage of seasonal summer stone fruit. Marinade: Salsa: Directions Original recipe by Bibi on AllRecipes.com Prep Time: 15 mins … Continue reading
Popcorn Shorts for July 2024
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
Popcorn Shorts for June, 2024
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 info you’ll love to … Continue reading
Strike A Blow For Independence!
July is Independent Business Month! Here’s a great way to strike a blow for Independents… The Middle Class in America is not what it once was. The share of adults living in Middle Class households fell from 61% in 1971 … Continue reading
Examining Reality Without a License- UPDATE!
Now there’s more to tell you on this eight-year-old story Article originally posted on April 28, 2017 and updated 6/21/24. Added info is at the end of the article. In 2017, on the heels of a worldwide March for Science … Continue reading
Planning ahead protects your Summer
Renting a vehicle may even protect it a little more Updated 6/25/2024 If you’re planning a road trip this summer then this article is for you! It might be impossible to avoid bad weather, annoying family, or expensive tourist traps, … Continue reading
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