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Patrick’s Café, Not Just Another Diner

By Patricia Lamkin

Patrick’s Café is what I would call a “healthy” California diner – it has everything a diner has, in generous portions, but without the “greasy spoon” reputation. And they have those diner prices everyone likes, with entrees averaging about $8.95. They serve breakfast, lunch and brunch.

Birds Café & Bar

Where the Locals Flock

By Patricia Lamkin

Located at the foot of the Hollywood Hills on Franklin Avenue, Birds is perched in the middle of a unique block between Tamarind and Bronson Streets, where Hollywood wannabes and stars alike flock to the sunny sidewalk cafés to hang out, talk industry, see-or-be seen.  Bird’s diverse and delicious menu is a one of the draws that keeps the locals landing.

Promotional Flyer

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Originally a 1928 stocking ad, I had the text modified and the original font incorporated into the title text to create a new ad. I found the original ad, wrote the synopsis, and provided art and layout direction.  This was created and printed as a 5x7 handout for an outdoor Pagan event and was written to appeal to that audience and bring them to the show.  

Good Days Complete Subscriber Email

Created for Midwest Center for Stress and Anxiety.

A Word from Dr. Fisher

Now that you’re deep into your Good Days Complete™ nutritional regimen, you are seeing the changes.  You used to experience depression and mood swings, now you feel more contentment and control.  Why?   Two key ingredients: 5-HTP in the Positive Mood formula, and Vitamin E in the Omega-3 Heart and Mood formula.

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Written for Midwest Center for Stress and Anxiety

by Patricia Lamkin

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Mood & Energy L-Theanine and 5-HTP are key factors in your enhanced mood and increased energy.  L-Theanine is a versatile nutrient that increases alertness and energy without causing the jittery feelings of caffeine.  It crosses the blood-brain barrier to get into the brain faster, resulting in energy and alertness. It stimulates alpha waves in the brain, representing the “alert state” of the brain. 5-HTP (5-hydroxytrytophan) helps to treat conditions associated with low serotonin syndrome like anxiety, depression and insomnia. An amino acid derivative, 5-HTP occurs naturally in the body and can be converted into serotonin, the body's feel good neurotransmitter in the brain. When our serotonin levels rise, we experience positive emotions.	Omega-3 Omega-3 fatty acids, (EPA and DHA) are found mainly in fish oil.  Fish oil protects against heart disease, is good for your skin, and supports a healthy mind. Omega-3 fatty acids facilitate serotonin uptake in the brain. Serotonin helps you feel good, and enables your brain to better cope with stress. Numerous studies show that taking the recommended amounts of DHA and EPA via fish oil supplements reduces the risk of heart attack, protects arteries, and lowers blood pressure. Omega-3's lower bad cholesterol (LDL), and increase GOOD cholesterol (HDL), to remove the plaque build up in your bloodstream. Doctors therefore recommend increasing HDL levels, and decreasing LDL levels in their patients.	Multi-Mega The Multi-Mega formula is packed with key vitamins & minerals, including the B and D vitamin families  - both crucial in stress reduction and mood enhancement.  Vitamin B helps metabolize fats and carbohydrates into energy. B Vitamins, like B-1 (Thiamin), B-2 (Riboflavin), B-3 (Niacin), B-5 (Pantothenic Acid), B-12 and Folic Acid, work together to revitalize your energy and mood.  B3 helps cells burn fats and glucose for energy.  B6 helps create serotonin—natures feel-good chemical.  Vitamin D is an immune system regulator and crucial in the building of bones. It’s also linked to maintaining a healthy body weight and healthy brain. Furthermore, studies indicate that depression and Vitamin D deficiency go hand-in-hand.

50 Cities of the World

DVD Program Summary Samples written for Vision Films.

By Patricia Lamkin

 TOKYO

Tokyo is a dynamic city of contrasts:  the beautiful, precise dance and theatre traditions of Japans cultural past juxtaposed with starkly modern skyscrapers, elevated trains and traffic of epic proportions.  Stroll along the Ginza, a walkway lined with shops, discos, karaoke bars, restaurants, and famous for its Kabuki theatre.  Later take in some of Tokyo’s many ancient temples which still welcome the faithful: Yushima Seido, devoted to the 6^th century sage Confucius, or the Meiji Shinto mausoleum.  Nestled within some of the many formal gardens are tea pavilions, where drinking tea is elevated in a ritual over 500 years old.

Mr. August

By Patricia Lamkin

When I was growing up in Silver Spring Maryland there was a man two doors down who was forever grumbling about us kids messing up his precious grass, or sledding in his side yard and tearing up the ground.  

"Why can't you kids stay off of my lawn?" he'd shout.