In September, the Stan Olson for Idaho Superintendent of Education contracted with me to provide writing services and public relations and media outreach. I’m working with Olson campaign manager Nic Swanson to develop educational materials, press information, and to coordinate various events and speaking opportunities throughout Idaho for Dr. Olson. It’s an honor to be selected to provide support and assistance for this very important campaign and it has been a great learning experience. For more information about Dr. Stan Olson, visit www.olsonforidaho.com.
September 24th, 2010
Tags: campaign, education, Idaho Superintendent, Patti Murphy, Stan Olson
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Patti Murphy has teamed up with national best-selling author Elaine Ambrose to publish a new book on “Momisms” – the odd and silly sayings that mothers tell their children – and are seeking submissions from anyone who currently lives in Idaho. The book, tentatively titled “Mother Knows Best: 100 quotes Idahoan’s Remember From Their Mothers,” will be published in time for Mother’s Day, 2011 and proceeds from the sale of the books will be donated to the Women’s and Children’s Alliance (WCA) in honor of its 100th anniversary. The WCA provides safety, healing and freedom to victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault.
Details about submitting momisms can be found at www.mymomisms.com. Submissions may be sent directly from a submission form on that website, or can be emailed to info [at] mymomisms [dot] com. In addition, the authors have launched a My Momisms Facebook page where people may post their favorite quotes.
Momisms are those interesting things that mothers say to their kids as a way to make them behave or teach them a life lesson. Examples might be, ‘If you keep making that face it will freeze that way,’ or ‘Always wear clean underwear in case you get in an accident.’ Momisms can also can be wise and inspirational sayings unique to a particular family. We are encouraging people to send in any saying – funny or serious – that their moms used to tell them as they were growing up.
Once a momism is selected for inclusion, the authors might also request a photo of the featured mother. Submitting a Momism automatically grants the authors and publishers permission to publish the material in the upcoming book, and to use the submission in promotional materials if needed.
August 21st, 2010
Tags: Elaine Ambrose, momism book, momism sayings, Momisms, Mother Knows Best, Patti Murphy
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The New York Times contracted with Patti Murphy to provide local reporting on Senator Larry Craig’s resignation and press conferences after he was arrested in a Minnesota men’s room.
August 10th, 2010
Tags: Larry Craig, New York Times, Patti Murphy
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1st Place Winner, 2009 Idaho Press Club Award of Excellence in the category Magazine Writing – Serious Feature
Winner, Excellence Award, Capital City Communicators 2009 IMPACT Awards in the category Feature Writing
Winner, Top 50 Magazine Feature Articles, 79th Annual Writer’s Digest International Writing Competition.
“Memories Of Minidoka” is the story about Minidoka, Idaho’s WWII Japanese internment camp, and the people who were forced to live there more than six decades ago.
August 9th, 2010
Tags: Japanese internment camp, Minidoka, Patti Murphy, Sun Valley Magazine
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Southwest Idaho has the largest per capita population of Basques, outside of the Basque country and lucky for the rest of us, they brought with them their music, their dance, and their delicious cuisine. This article takes a look at the history of how Basque food arrived in Idaho and how it has thrived over the past century.
http://www.sunvalleymag.com/Sun-Valley-Magazine/Summer-2010/Idaho-rsquos-Basque-Tables/
August 9th, 2010
Tags: Bar Gernika, Basque food, Basque Market, Boise Basques, Epi's, Leku Ona, Patti Murphy, Sun Valley Magazine
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“The Elegant Barn” celebrates the beautiful partnerships – and friendships – formed during the design and construction of an unusual Sun Valley home. (Click photo to go to story).
August 9th, 2010
Tags: Elegant Barn, Patti Murphy, Sun Valley Magazine
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“SAVING THE BIRDS OF PREY” takes a look at the history of the Peregrine Fund headquartered at the World Center for Birds of Prey in Boise Idaho and how the organization’s research has saved scores of near extinct bird species throughout the world. (Please click on photo to go to article).
August 9th, 2010
Tags: birds of prey, falconry, Patti Murphy, Peregrine Fund, Sun Valley Magazine
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“Characteristic Lines, Uncharacteristic Results” is about the unusual pairing of materials used to create this lovely home in Sun Valley, Idaho.
August 9th, 2010
Tags: Patti Murphy, Sun Valley Magazine
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