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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: Many Xs! Many Unknowns!

Posted on July 13, 2020July 13, 2020 by Harvey Radin

Even when state or county governments announce their decisions and guidelines, at an HOA’s micro, local level, people on HOA boards still have to wrestle with – and work out – what they’re going to do…

Posted in News/Politics, Opinion/Letters

HMPRESENTLY: Government Folks Getting Steamed, So to Speak

Posted on July 10, 2020July 10, 2020 by Harvey Radin

How about others who are caught up — in particular, right now — in pandemic issues. Like the President’s Education Secretary, who, with the President, has some rather harsh rhetoric going…

Posted in News/Politics, Opinion/Letters

HMPRESENTLY: Who’s Running the Show?

Posted on July 7, 2020July 7, 2020 by Harvey Radin

Sometimes writing speeches, speechwriters, themselves, may be actually determining — rather than just reflecting — the key messages in a speech…

Posted in News/Politics, Opinion/Letters

HMPRESENTLY: Let’s Hope Not!

Posted on July 6, 2020July 6, 2020 by Harvey Radin

According to the dictionary, “Something that is described as smoke and mirrors is intended to make you believe that something is being done or is true, when it is not.”

Posted in News/Politics, Opinion/Letters

HMPRESENTLY: Winking and Nodding

Posted on July 1, 2020July 1, 2020 by Harvey Radin

Winking and nodding seems to be getting more blatant. More pronounced…

Posted in Opinion/Letters

HMPRESENTLY: Huh? Removed Without Cause?

Posted on June 29, 2020June 29, 2020 by Harvey Radin

So I looked them up. I’ve heard the term, remove without cause, used, occasionally, over the years, but realized I wasn’t that familiar with the meaning of the term…

Posted in News/Politics, Opinion/Letters

HMPRESENTLY: Fragile Optics… Handle With Care

Posted on June 22, 2020June 22, 2020 by Harvey Radin

Building and maintaining a positive perception of almost anything is like planting and maintaining a garden. It requires constant effort, a strong commitment, and lots of care…

Posted in News/Politics, Opinion/Letters

HMPRESENTLY: I Just Don’t Understand

Posted on June 16, 2020June 16, 2020 by Harvey Radin

“Well you say that you need me like an ocean needs sand, but the way you deceive me I just don’t understand…”

Posted in News/Politics, Opinion/Letters

HMPRESENTLY: This Dust-Up in Pagosa Springs

Posted on June 15, 2020June 15, 2020 by Harvey Radin

I was reading, last week, “How to Get Fired From a Volunteer Job,” Bill Hudson’s articles about the “hastily organized” Town Planning Commission meeting…

Posted in News/Politics, Opinion/Letters

HMPRESENTLY: Living in Strange Times

Posted on June 10, 2020June 10, 2020 by Harvey Radin

When you’re sheltering in place, flying fingers and — other things — seem more fascinating than usual…

Posted in Essays

HMPRESENTLY: Who’s Cool? Who’s Not?

Posted on June 5, 2020June 5, 2020 by Harvey Radin

And more recently, there’s Putin. When he’s not wearing suits, rather bureaucratic-looking, like Kruschchev’s, he’s seen, shirtless, on a horse…

Posted in News/Politics, Opinion/Letters

HMPRESENTLY: Some Things Powerful and Hopeful, Over These Past Troubling Days

Posted on June 1, 2020May 31, 2020 by Harvey Radin

I’m making notes about some powerful, hopeful news, even as there’s almost unrelenting unrest in American cities…

Posted in News/Politics, Opinion/Letters

HMPRESENTLY: Sounding Authoritarian, a Little?

Posted on May 27, 2020May 27, 2020 by Harvey Radin

What’s that supposed to mean? That “all necessary measures” will be taken. Does it mean duck and cover, we’re cranking up our missiles?

Posted in News/Politics, Opinion/Letters

HMPRESENTLY: What’s With Almost Everyone Being on the Same Page?

Posted on May 25, 2020May 25, 2020 by Harvey Radin

Safety is a top priority when there’s an accident at an oil refinery or a coal mine. And when some passenger falls off a cruise ship…

Posted in News/Politics, Opinion/Letters

HMPRESENTLY: Badass Dems for America… What’s Next?

Posted on May 21, 2020May 21, 2020 by Harvey Radin

Right here, right below, is the first draft, with parenthetical notes about… let’s call it, ‘the anatomy of a strategic plan’…

Posted in Humor/Fiction, News/Politics

HMPRESENTLY: C’mon! Get Your Badass On!

Posted on May 18, 2020May 18, 2020 by Harvey Radin

So, right here, right now, I’m unveiling ‘BADASS DEMS FOR AMERICA’. Imagine those big, bold words on campaign posters and lawn signs….

Posted in News/Politics, Opinion/Letters

HMPRESENTLY: Takin’ it to The Bot

Posted on May 11, 2020May 11, 2020 by Harvey Radin

Could second graders trying to decipher a Trump tweet be in the driver’s seat?

Posted in News/Politics, Opinion/Letters

HMPRESENTLY: Whoever Wrote That Stuff Needs a Good Lesson

Posted on May 4, 2020May 4, 2020 by Harvey Radin

As the teacher is about to continue, Tracy raises her hand. “I have sentences,” she says. “I’m not sure who wrote them….”

Posted in News/Politics, Opinion/Letters
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