General Russel L. Honore, in the news discussing Hurricane Ida recovery efforts in Louisiana, brought to mind other people I’ve known…
Author: Harvey Radin
Harvey Radin is former senior vice president in charge of corporate communications and media relations, Bank of America Western Region. He makes his home in Redwood City, CA.
HMPRESENTLY: And So It Goes…
On TV a couple of days ago, an architect and a filmmaker couple, in Vermont, were preparing food an age-old Peruvian way…
HMPRESENTLY: If We Could Just Tune In…
My inner voice was swearing like a sailor…
HMPRESENTLY: Your Neighbor, the LLC
If you’re thinking this smacks of the short-term rental business model, or the timeshares business model, the startup’s founders would disagree…
HMPRESENTLY: Obsessing Over Words
But there were some words in the media, recently, that seemed just about right, considering the current state of politics…
HMPRESENTLY: There’s Fish to Fry
So, just like that, things can change, and you discover how fragile a community’s character can be…
HMPRESENTLY: Wood Shop Memories
And after shaping that wood into what was gradually becoming a bowl, I can remember using various other tools, and sandpaper…
HMPRESENTLY: From Really Bad to Something Better? Or…
In the sci-fi novel, people seeking relief from sizzling-hot weather, jump into a lake, only to be parboiled, as the lake overheats…
HMPRESENTLY: Leashing Out, At Typos
Speaking of typos, there’s actually one humdinger of an amusing typo in pictures of Trump Cards, the cards that Mr. Trump wants his supporters to carry…
HMPRESENTLY: Disasters, and Precious Advertising Moments
And the journey begins, when you hear newscasters saying they’ll be back in a moment, after a few words from their sponsors…
HMPRESENTLY: Playing the Trump Card
‘Humdinger,’ is a word you’re probably not hearing much these days…
HMPRESENTLY: A Little Self-Praise Goes a Long Ways
Well, anyway, a few days ago, I happened to read in Business Insider that “Republicans have been hammering Democrats with ‘socialism’ smears for years…”
HMPRESENTLY: Wondering About What’s Going On
But when folks with different opinions about that, got the ear of politicians, all hell broke loose, over some ten years of time…
HMPRESENTLY: Age-Related
When steaks, cheeses, wines, and such, age, they’re supposed to be really good. With age, people may become wiser and, perhaps, more patient, more understanding…
HMPRESENTLY: Political Correctness vs. Bodily Gases
Speaking of messaging, there’s been so much of it about the COVID delta variant, and various other disturbing current events…
HMPRESENTLY: Filling up With Fog
Around the San Francisco Bay Area, that happens quite often…
HMPRESENTLY: Disrupting the Housing Market?
The growing number of homes that are becoming short-term rentals (STRs) – vacation rental properties — seems to be exacerbating the housing crisis…
HMPRESENTLY: PR-ologists… Not to be Confused With ‘Proctologists’
The stadium tours will feature O’Reilly’s “conversations with Trump”… which “will not be boring,” said O’Reilly…
HMPRESENTLY: In a Different Spotlight
Just because pro athletes excel, under pressure, at various sports, doesn’t guarantee they’ll excel at doing live TV and radio interviews…