Here’s an opinion piece I wrote (Portland Tribune) about why Portland is electric-car friendly–and why readers shouldn’t wait for the new Tesla Model 3 to buy an electric car!
In Portland, solar-powered parking meters, green buildings and eco-roofs abound. But we’ve got yet one more reason to brag about our city’s environmental leadership: It’s easy to get around in an …
My EV Purchase: Impulsive, Emotional and Fun
By Lisa Cohn
After years of procrastinating about buying an electric car, a report from the Union of Concerned Scientists spurred me to take action.
My acquisition of a VW e-Golf SE was sudden, emotional, and I admit, impulsive. I didn’t know what I was getting into—and still don’t.
I was thrilled to be invited to take part in National Geographic’s online roundtable discussion about whether the environmental damage wrought by fossil-fuel use can be reversed. I’ve written for more than 20 years about energy and environmental issues, and was excited to share my knowledge of renewable energy.
Here’s the National Geographic Channels asked me and others:
Do you …
Have other mothers out there ever been the targets of moms who compete and bully?
I sure have. I wrote about my experiences in this piece recently published by True Parent Magazine, a new parenting magazine in Portland that is for “parents who keep it real.”
Here’s how my article, “The Mean Mom Olympics: Adventures with Moms who Bully, Hate …
By Lisa Cohn
It’s hard enough being a first-time father. But when these former dudes become sports dads, they’re often confused about how to cope with the often-confusing and drama-filled youth sports scene.
Jason Kreidman, founder of “Dudes to Dads,” which provides advice and support to new fathers, recently joined our “Ultimate Sports Parent Radio” podcast to five us some …
Ranger, an 80-pound Great Dane–Mastiff mix, fell more than 200 feet from a cliff after wandering away from his owner during a hike in Oregon’s Santiam State Forest. A two-year-old Husky-Shepherd mix named Kenny dropped off a 150-foot cliff in the state’s Columbia River Gorge. And Gracie the Goldendoodle tumbled off a 200-foot cliff in the same area.
All three …
I love to help friends, family members and others with public relations for good causes.
Most recently, it was a real treat to be charged with public relations for my brother’s farm, “Paul’s Organic Farm.” He hosted a Grand Opening June 27 at his wind-powered, sustainable farm in Colden, and we managed to attract some nice coverage from media in …
When it comes to youth sports, well-meaning parents commit many sins – some of which may surprise you. These sins generally are based on a desire to ensure kids benefit from sports – and excel. It’s the “excel” that gets sports parents in trouble. Once parents take the focus off of having fun and start to concentrate on winning, kids …
Here’s a sample press release–this one for Paul’s Organic Farm:
“Visionary” Wind-Powered, Organic Farm Celebrates Grand Opening June 27: Free Berries, Live Music, Educational Tours
Paul Cohn, owner of “Paul’s Organic Farm” will celebrate the grand opening of his “visionary” wind-powered, organic, self-sustaining farm in Colden, NY from 2- 6 pm Saturday, June 27. The party features live music by …
In this Today.com video–based on our PR efforts–a 9-year-old girl gives tips to sports dads. The tips are spot-on!
Here is the video that Today.com shared: Girl, 9, Gives Tips About Being a Sports Dad
And here’s the Today.com story: A 9-Year-Old Gives Tips to Sports Parents
We love that this expert shows his human side!…