by writerpatkramer | Apr 18, 2017 | Business - Oriented
When I was a young woman in college, my journalism professor asked me to write about a life experience that had influenced me to choose my major in Mass Communications. I remembered how moved I was, as an elementary school student, in reading about the life...
by writerpatkramer | Apr 17, 2017 | Business - Oriented
It pays to be prepared because we know what damage earthquakes can do. If you are a “prepper,” — that is, someone who is prepared for the possibility of disaster to strike – then you probably don’t mind spending hundreds or even thousands of dollars on somewhat...
by writerpatkramer | Apr 6, 2017 | Business - Oriented
This morning I attended an interesting presentation by Eloqui, which is a consultancy that helps business people improve their speaking presentations. As part of a group of 30 or so business people, I was asked to recall from my background anything that could have...
by writerpatkramer | Apr 3, 2017 | Business - Oriented
Mission College President Monte Perez, Ph.D. welcomed city officials, community leaders and members of the public to the new Sunland-Tujunga Campus at a ribbon-cutting event held Tuesday, March 28th. The new campus is located at the Commerce Center, 7200 Foothill...
by writerpatkramer | Mar 16, 2017 | Feature Story
Drug-fueled crimes and fear-inducing encounters with methamphetamine users in the Sunland-Tujunga community will be the focus of the next Sunland-Tujunga Neighborhood Watch meeting, taking place on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at 6 p.m. at North Valley City Hall, 7747...
by writerpatkramer | Feb 21, 2017 | Feature Story
Southern California has had a higher than average rainfall this winter and with the rain comes trouble: While heavy rain and flash flooding is uncommon for our local region, when those storms do come – as we have seen during February’s rains – the consequences...
by writerpatkramer | Feb 15, 2017 | Feature Story
Presidents’ Day is a state and federal holiday celebrated this year on Monday, February 20th to honor the birthday of our nation’s founder, George Washington. The holiday goes all the way back to 1885 and is still referred to as “Washington’s Birthday.” Although...
by writerpatkramer | Jan 17, 2017 | Business - Oriented
I’ve been a full-time writer for over 25 years, and from a business perspective, it has been a pleasure – most of the time. I love the ability to work from home where I get to enjoy a view of the majestic San Gabriel Mountains rising dramatically to the north and...
by writerpatkramer | Jan 12, 2017 | Business - Oriented
As a marketing and public relations writer, I continually train business professionals on how to use LinkedIn more effectively to improve their marketing strategies and expand their brand presence. After all, LinkedIn is the largest and most effective (SEO-wise)...
by writerpatkramer | Dec 20, 2016 | Business - Oriented
Typically, the “holiday season” is a slow time for my business. Most business people are focused on spending time with their families and are not yet thinking about their marketing or publicity plans for the New Year. I respect my clients’ need for time off and I...
