by writerpatkramer | May 13, 2016 | Feature Story
In early May, I was carrying out my business as usual as a board member for my neighborhood council in Sunland-Tujunga (in the northeast San Fernando Valley) when a violent transient man, presumably off his meds, pushed me and began screaming obscenities at me after I...
by writerpatkramer | Apr 28, 2016 | Business - Oriented
Making its international debut in America, the multi-dimensional and hauntingly moving exhibit “Armenia: An Open Wound” opened its doors to the public at The Brand Library Art Galleries in Glendale on Saturday, April 16, 2016. Curated by the Museo Memoria y Tolerancia...
by writerpatkramer | Apr 5, 2016 | Feature Story
On Thursday, March 24, 2016, several of L.A.P.D.’s finest came to Sunland-Tujunga to address growing concerns about transient and drug crimes as well as drag racing and other issues. The event was sponsored by Sunland-Tujunga Neighborhood Council Safety Chairperson...
by writerpatkramer | Apr 1, 2016 | Feature Story
On April 20 and May 18, 2016, I will be sharing my 30-year career journey as a news journalist, corporate/business copywriter and publicist with high school students at two, underserved Los Angeles high schools: Oscar de la Hoya High School in South L.A. and Animo...
by writerpatkramer | Feb 11, 2016 | Business - Oriented
In business, it’s always important to have a marketing plan. What is a marketing plan for, you ask? A marketing plan starts with honestly examining what you are currently doing to affirm and promote your business, and just as importantly, what you not doing or what is...
by writerpatkramer | Feb 10, 2016 | Feature Story
The History of Valentine’s Day and What It Has Come to Mean Today Valentine’s Day is a holiday that most people observe due to its popularity in our culture. But where did it begin and why do we set aside the date of February 14th each year for this observance? That...
by writerpatkramer | Feb 9, 2016 | Business - Oriented
A Success Story in Using Social Media A business attorney client called me last year to help her with her marketing efforts. After 30 years of successfully operating her law practice, she realized that she needed to become more ‘online savvy’ because others in her...
by writerpatkramer | Jan 25, 2016 | Uncategorized
I had an early morning planned – I had to meet three others in Ventura that morning at 7:30 which required a brutally early wake up call for the 65 mile drive. Knowing that I had to get up before the crack of dawn, I slept fitfully. I was awake and up at the time I...
by writerpatkramer | Dec 29, 2015 | Business - Oriented
As a writer, my job is to tell stories and I’ve told thousands of them over my 30+ year career. But one of the most memorable ones was that of Bobs Watson, a former Hollywood child actor -turned – minister, who I got to interview in 1997 for a feature...
by writerpatkramer | Dec 16, 2015 | Business - Oriented
As I review my year, I wish I had more time to work with clients and more money to give to the non-profits I support. The Holiday season, for me, is about giving back. If you are interested in participating in my give-back efforts, please read how we can do this...
