(Originally Published 2021) Among my regular ‘beats’ in the 1970s and 1980s were many receptions, parties, and celebrations at various embassies and chanceries around Massachusetts Avenue. Several ambassadors had reputations for holding ‘first-class blasts.’ The hands-down winner for … Continue reading →
A long time ago, in a galaxy far away, existed a human quality called ‘Ethics.’ Related to integrity, ethics were more powerful than greed and narcissism, and far from today, fairly common among members of the Washington media. … Continue reading →
Everyone should have spent an hour in a room with Pete Seeger. — The world might be a better place if they did. And I’m a Republican!
Continue reading →Back in the day, (1976) when campaign finances could never approach One Billion dollars, Senator Fred Harris (and a few other candidates) endeavored to run their campaigns on the figurative shoestring. Like Sen. Harris, however, these innovative cheapskate’s … Continue reading →
Though often considered unnecessary, you should obtain a signed Model Release before using any Photo including identifiable people. This is especially true for any images that may later have commercial value. Even if the shots appear to have … Continue reading →
Though you may have paid for photos, music and/or artwork, you may not have a right to reproduce them. You may not be allowed to use photos even if they are of you! When you contract with a … Continue reading →
