This last weekend I joined in on the Obama-Rama that swept over the entire district. It is highly likely that I was the only one participating in the festivities that did not actually vote for Obama. However, I dawned my Obama shirt and stood in every crowd I could find all weekend. All my digits were completely frozen and it is a small miracle they are still in use today. It was incredible to be able to be part of such a historical event though. It was one big frenzy and completely out of control but I enjoyed it. I especially enjoyed the concert on Sunday on the mall where some of my idols, i.e. Garth Brooks, performed on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, and the concert on Monday night which included Nothin but Strings, Aretha Franklin, and the Let Freedom Ring Choir. If you are thinking a concert with Aretha would be amazing because finally you would experience "Respect" live, you would be dissapointed. This was more like "chirch" as they call it, with a little bit of socialism thrown in there. But the music was amazing! I do love a good gospel choir. Oh yes, and the actual inauguration was great too.
One section of the mass of people at Sunday's concert.
A student at the school where I teach designed this. I just couldn't resist.
4 comments:
Wow. How do I get on this four-month vacation thing where they give you a degree AND facilitate historic moments of politics and music? HOW?
I have to say I'm a little jealous. Not necessarily for all the cool things you're doing (they are cool), but because DC might steal you away. Yes, I'm kind of throwing a fit.
I will try to make sure JD doesn't see this post. He may contemplate putting you up for adoption if he sees you in an Obama shirt. I still love you though and am willing to forgive. I'm glad you're having fun. Be careful please. I worry about you and Kelly in large cities.
Wouldn't it be embarrassing if you named your group the "Let Freedom Ring Choir" and they DIDN'T ask you to sing at the inauguration? I mean c'mon. You know those guys only came up with that name to guilt D.C. into inviting them to sing. And it worked. D.C. is so gullible.
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