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 | Dec 5, 2016 | Feature Story
Libraries should serve as not only an educational resource, but also as a cultural resource for the community, says Ardem Ardashes Tajerian, manager of the Sunland-Tujunga Branch of the Los Angeles Public Library. And on Saturday, December 10th the S-T Library will...
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 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...