by writerpatkramer | Sep 17, 2019 | Feature Story
In 1993 I was asked by a well-known Los Angeles publicist to contribute my expertise as a news journalist for publicists attending an industry event held at UCLA. It was my first public speaking event and I was nervous but I knew my topic area very well, having served...
by writerpatkramer | Aug 31, 2018 | Feature Story
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by writerpatkramer | Jul 19, 2018 | Feature Story
We never really know how much we miss someone until they’re gone – and the same could be said for the stories they told us. I had a very loving grandmother in my youth, who was the family record-keeper. She knew everyone’s story and kept in touch...
by writerpatkramer | Apr 25, 2018 | Feature Story
From April 21st to the 23rd, I camped on Santa Cruz Island, the largest of the Channel Islands and in fact, the largest island off the coast of California. The Nature Conservancy owns and manages the western 76% of the island, while the eastern 24% is owned and...
by writerpatkramer | Mar 15, 2018 | Feature Story
Springtime in Southern California is a time of rainfall. Given that we rarely get any rain in our Mediterranean and desert climate, now is the time to take advantage of it with a set-up of rain barrels and other catchment devices. I have several in my yard which are...
by writerpatkramer | Aug 29, 2017 | Feature Story
In August 2017, I completed my first Sierra Club Service Trip, where I spent 7 wonderful days at Yosemite National Park working on various restoration projects. The trip was an eye opener for me in many ways: I learned a great deal about my capacity to serve on a work...
