Thanks to HARO Family Member Sheryl Kurland at Everlasting Matrimony for penning this one. Enjoy. 50 Cheap Valentine’s Day Gifts For Your Sweetheart (Without Looking Cheap) If you’re like most couples, you’re watching your pennies this year and looking for ways to romance your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day without breaking the bank. The following list will help: 1. Create an indoor picnic with available props, i.e., picnic tablecloth, paper goods. Share finger foods and favorite treats along with a glass of wine. Spice up “dessert.” Enjoy your picnic on the living room floor or in bed. Play card games, board games, or make up your own. 2. Decorate a unique-looking jar or box with craft items. Write numerous love notes [...]

Totally surreal. Thanks to a HARO member who’s kinda high up in a certain division of the Government for walking me past police lines to get the shot.

This particular Twitter posting came back to bite the agency person from Ketchum (New York office) who made some unflattering remarks about Memphis this morning before he presented on digital media to the worldwide communications group at FedEx (150+) people. Not only did an employee find it, they were totally offended by it and responded to the agency person. The kicker is that they copied the FedEx Coporate Vice President, Vice President, Directors and all management of FedEx’s communication department AND the chain of command at Ketchum. Mr. Andrews, the Ketchum presenter, did not take into account that many FedExers are native Memphians and are feircely defensive of their city and their company. Mr. Andrews, If I interpret your post [...]

HARO members are the best, best, best people in the world. Dayna Steele, is a HARO member who one day advertised her new book on HARO. She emailed me after the ad ran, thanking me for the great results – and she asked, “So Peter, why is one of your cats named NASA?” To which I answered, “Well, I sorta like the space agency.” “Oh.” She said. Two days later, I was invited by her to visit when I was in Houston – And by visit, I mean hang out with her extended family – ALL NASA ASTRONAUTS, PILOTS, AND OMG OMG ZOMG! So guess who got to go to NASA today, behind the scenes in Building 9A? Here’s me [...]

Props to Trinity Boxing for continuing the New Year’s Day Polar Bear Tradition in Coney Island. The cameraman was my trainer.