There He Goes Again

By: mlgoodell (Diary)  |  December 10th at 04:02 PM  | 

http://www.mlgoodell.webs.com One of my favorite memories of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, back before the players transformed Orchestra Hall into a UAW Union Hall, is of Neeme Jarvi conducting “O Fortuna,” at the end of  “Carmina Burana.” Jarvi was a most entertaining conductor, who threw himself into the music with even more enthusiasm than many of the musicians. I will always remember Jarvi reaching up and | Read More »

Democracy in Action?

By: mlgoodell (Diary)  |  February 22nd at 11:22 AM  | 

http://www.mlgoodell.webs.com The good news is President Barack H. Obama (D–Chi.), has finally found the leader of a state he’s willing to stand up to. The bad news is it’s the democratically elected Governor of Wisconsin. Organizing for America, an organization authorized by the Democratic National Committee and closely identified with the President, posted a call to arms on its website, which helped organized the thousands | Read More »