I just learned that President Obama declared today that June 2009 is National Oceans Month and calls upon all Americans to learn more about what we each can do to be better stewards of the oceans. I’ve posted Obama’s proclamation below for you to read. You can also check out on the White House’s website …
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Kailua for Obama
As I watched the “We Are One” concert today, a celebration of Barack Obama’s inauguration in front of the Lincoln Memorial, I put together this logo I’m calling “Kailua for Obama”. For those who don’t know, Kailua is where I live and also where the Obamas have stayed during their vacations in Hawaii. I’m sure …
USA Service – National Day of Service
Monday, January 19, 2009 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day) will be the first annual Day of Service organized by USA Service, an initiative of Barack Obama’s to “Renew America Together”. This Monday, there are tons of volunteer opportunities in your community. So please, check out the USA Service website and do something to help your …
Reflecting on 2008
I can hardly remember a year that had such extreme ups and downs as we experienced over the past twelve months. While the disastrous collapse of our economy and the celebration of electing of Barack Obama have headlined the news stories and affected all of us, I would also like to comment on a few …
Barack Opalma
Planting a tree is a unique way to mark an important event in your life, whether it’s to mourn the loss of a loved one, celebrate the birth of a child, or, in this case, to cheer the new direction for our country. So, I planted a palm tree and dubbed it “Barack Opalma”. Barack …
A Bit of Historical Perspective
Today, on yet another rainy day here in Hawaii, I’ve been reading about the debate the founding fathers had as to the issue of slavery (in “Founding Brothers” by Joseph Ellis). I was previously unaware that this had actually been such a sore point even as early as the late 1700’s. It seems the Civil …
“Dreams From My Father”
Several years ago I started reading Barack Obama’s first book, his memoir entitled, “Dreams From My Father”. At the time, I found it interesting but was not engaged enough to make it past the first few chapters. After he won the election though, it seemed like everything he wrote had a new meaning to me …
The Power of Hope
Over the past few months I have been very active in speaking my mind in working towards the goal of electing Barack Obama as the next President. Much of my passion was born in the immeasurable shame I have felt in our current President over the past eight years, not just in his political failures …
Voting & A Call to Action
We owe it to ourselves and our communities to learn more about the candidates and to talk with our friends and families to ensure that everyone casts an informed vote, even if it is not one we agree with. In that vein, I’ve intentionally written this without political favoritism.
No matter what your political leanings may …