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Monday, January 17, 2011

Photo: Pete Souza/White House -- President Obama helps paint fruit in a Washington DC school as part of a service project on MLK Day January 17, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, January 17, 2011

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MLK Day: Celebrate by serving others

Today President Obama honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by picking up a brush and helping paint artsy and inspiring characters in the cafeteria of Stuart Hobson Middle School in Washington, DC. Also, First Lady Michelle Obama, daughters Sasha and Malia, took part in this mentoring project as well. THE PRESIDENT: Dr. King obviously had a dream of justice and equality in our […]

Saturday, September 4, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, September 4, 2010

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Hot Labor Day holiday weekend!

The heat is on in the Media City. The temperature hit a sweltering 100 this afternoon. I spent some time running errands and getting the car washed early today. I did not linger. As quickly as possible, I was back inside the house with the air conditioning blasting and the fan blowing. At 5 p.m., Burbankis is still baking […]

Sunday, May 30, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, May 30, 2010

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President Obama speaks on the meaning of Memorial Day

In his weekly address on yesterday, President Barack Obama called on all Americans to remember and honor those who have given their lives fighting for the ideals and freedoms we treasure in this country. Remarks of President Barack Obama Saturday, May 29, 2010 Weekly Address Washington, DC This weekend, as we celebrate Memorial Day, families across America will gather in backyards […]

Saturday, April 3, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, April 3, 2010

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Holiday greetings from President Obama

Photo: Chuck Kennedy/ White House — President Obama preparing to tape his weekly address on April 2, 2010 In his weekly address today, President Barack Obama called on the faithful and the nonbelievers to remember our shared spirit of humanity and common values built around work, health, education, and community. President Obama’s remarks from the White House blog: This […]

Sunday, February 14, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, February 14, 2010

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Happy hearts, flowers, chocolate, and all that, Valentine’s Day

They’re playing on the radio almost nonstop this weekend —love songs—a tribute to Valentine’s Day. I’m cool with that. One of my favorites, “Silly Love Songs,” is by that oh-so skillful songwriter/former-Beatle, Paul McCartney, who has learned a thing or two about love. McCartney wrote “Silly Love Songs” more than three decades ago, yet it still resonates. It’s for […]

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, December 24, 2008

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Christmastime!

SOMEDAY AT CHRISTMAS Someday at Christmas men won’t be boys Playing with bombs like kids play with toys One warm December our hearts will see A world where men are free Someday at Christmas there’ll be no wars When we have learned what Christmas is for When we have found what life’s really worth There’ll be peace on earth […]