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Saturday, May 23, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, May 23, 2009

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Mixed blessings on this Memorial Day holiday weekend

Photo: FLLewis/A Writer’s Groove — Burbank The economy is still struggling. Job layoffs by the thousands continue. Gasoline prices at the pumps are up. On Thursday, May 21, I paid $2.60 a gallon at a gas station in Burbank. A month ago at the same station, I paid $2.30 a gallon. And food prices are still outrageously high; why is that […]

Sunday, May 10, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, May 10, 2009

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Visitors welcome at Grand View on Mother’s Day

Photos: FLLewis/A Writer’s Groove Despite its problems, Grand View Memorial Park, will be open to the public today from noon until 4 p.m. Only a few hours for those who would like to share some time on this Mother’s Day with relatives and friends laid to rest at this 125-year-old cemetery in Glendale. The cemetery’s legal and management problems date […]

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, May 6, 2009

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The Obamas celebrate Cinco de Mayo

Photo: Samantha Appleton/White House First Lady Michelle Obama shared a group hug with some students during a Cinco de Mayo celebration on Monday, May 4, at the Latin American Montessori Bilingual Charter School in Washington, D.C. Later that evening at a White House Cinco de Mayo event attended by Mexican Ambassador Arturo Saruklan, President Obama spoke about the significance of the holiday: “Nearly […]

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, April 14, 2009

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Souvenirs from the White House Easter Egg Roll go on sale

Photo: Chuck Kennedy/White House President Barack Obama and the first family enjoyed a White House tradition with thousands of families from 45 states yesterday. The Easter Egg Roll is a rite of spring event at the White House that dates back to 1878. The theme of this year’s event was “Let’s Go Play.” Tickets were required and had a time limit […]

Sunday, April 12, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, April 12, 2009

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He has risen. Happy Easter!!

The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.” Matthew 28:5-6 NIV Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him; […]

Sunday, February 15, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, February 15, 2009

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Horror trumps romance at the holiday Box Office

On this Valentine’s Day weekend most of the moviegoers were not looking for hearts, flowers, and romance. Surprisingly, the biggest crowds opted for a good fright by packing the theaters to see the new version of “Friday the 13th.” This horror re-make of the bloody adventures of the machete wielding killer, Jason Voorhees, pulled in an estimated $42 million over the weekend to become […]

Saturday, February 14, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, February 14, 2009

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Valentine’s Day: Share the love

FLLewis/A Writer’s Groove — Burbank “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always […]

Thursday, February 12, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, February 12, 2009

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Valentine’s Day: flowers, especially roses, still very popular

FLLewis/A Writer’s Groove — Samuel’s floral designer Karla Comayagua adds yellow roses to an arrangement. The last minute dash for Valentine’s Day gifts is on and many folks are going for flowers. I dropped by Samuel’s, a Burbank florist well-known for its gorgeous arrangements and high quality flowers, yesterday afternoon. While I was there, several male customers picked up orders and they all […]

Saturday, February 7, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, February 7, 2009

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Valentine’s Day: gift certificates, manicures, pedicures, and reflexology

FLLewis/A Writer’s Groove Celia Wolin is a total perfectionist when it comes to her trademark manicures, pedicures, and therapeutic foot massages called reflexology. Wolin’s clients( I’m one of them) rave about her skill, care, creative flair, and attention to high sterilization standards. Candy and flowers are dandy for Valentine’s Day, but many folks in the San Fernando Valley are giving Wolin’s gift certificates for […]