El Somnambulo's Latest Posts
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Wed., Jan. 17, 2018
That was a pretty good day–bail reform passed and was sent to the Governor. And Earl Jaques’ Impenetrable Fortresses bill proved not to be bullet-proof. Off the Agenda, back on the Ready List. Perhaps because it has a Fiscal Note? So, I went to scope out the Fiscal Note. Fiscal projections are the same for […]
Song Of The Day: Jan. 17, 2018
When a perfect song comes into your head, why overthink it? Just put it up on the blog. Written by Fenton Robinson (His ‘I Hear Some Blues Downstairs’ is a must-own blues album), otherworldly guitar from Duane Allman, keyboards from Barry Beckett, backed by some of Muscle Shoals’ greatest (The Swampers), Boz Scaggs takes leave […]
AG Denn Joins Suit To Block Rollback Of Net Neutrality
Here is the statement in full from the AG’s office: Attorney General Denn Joins Suit To Stop Rollback of Net Neutrality Coalition of 22 Attorneys General Files Petition for Review, Formally Commencing Lawsuit Attorney General Matt Denn on Tuesday joined a coalition of 22 Attorneys General in filing a multistate lawsuit to block the Federal […]
Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tues., Jan. 16, 2018
Bail Reform is today’s big deal in Dover. Why is it a big deal? Because the ability or inability to make bail for non-violent offenses is often the difference between being able to work and care for a family or sinking into an economic black hole. While a well-heeled drug dealer pays bail and moves […]
Song Of The Day: Jan. 16, 2018
I admit I didn’t follow the Cranberries. However, when we learned yesterday that lead singer Dolores O’Riordan had passed away, I checked ’em out. Turns out that I was missing out:
Song Of The Day: Jan. 15, 2018
By pure unadulterated coincidence, I just happen to be the producer for the upcoming (and almost sold-out) Tinsley Ellis show at the Arden Gild Hall. His combination of blues, soul and rock have won him awards and plaudits throughout his career. His new album, ‘Winning Hand’, is a serious guitar album. Here’s one scorching example: […]
Song Of The Day: Jan. 14, 2018
We all know that, at their height, the Temptations featured two great lead singers–Eddie Kendricks and David Ruffin. However, on this Smokey Robinson composition/production from 1963, Paul Williams does the honors. Agent Double O Soul loves the groove, and I don’t see how anyone can disagree:
Song Of The Day: Jan. 13, 2018
While Van McCoy is perhaps best (or worst) remembered for ‘The Hustle’, he was a prolific producer and songwriter during the sweet soul era. Agent Double O Soul is particularly partial to the drums on this ‘medium tempo ballad’ by ‘Eddie Kendricks sound-alike Chris Bartley‘:
Delaware Political Weekly: Jan. 5-11, 2018
1. Well, That’s Quite The AG Race We Have Now. While I’m sure that there were insiders who might have known about this, I don’t know of anybody who was predicting a Kathleen Jennings-LaKresha Roberts Democratic primary even a week ago. And, yes, I think it will be a two-person race. What longtime political observers […]
Song Of The Day: Jan. 12, 2018
Agent Double O Soul: “The Five Stairsteps aren’t everyone’s cup of meat, but I love their harmonies, especially the way they stagger the backup vocals during the verse on this one”:
Patrice Gilliam-Johnson: Did She Jump Or Was She Pushed?
The incumbent Secretary of Labor, who has been acting Secretary Of Labor under John Carney largely b/c one state senator has held up her nomination, has taken a new gig at Delaware State University as Dean of Graduate, Adult And Continuing Studies, according to this WDEL report. While it’s possible that Patrice Gilliam-Johnson would have […]
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thurs., Jan. 11, 2018
You may have seen that President Pro-Tempore Dave McBride has provided a room in Legislative Hall for lobbyists. I generally support the move, although I doubt that it will have the desired effect. McBride’s goal is to minimize lobbyists’ presence throughout the Hall. While it will have some impact, there’s a reason why they’re called […]
Song Of The Day: Jan. 11, 2018
You’ve heard of the Friends Of Distinction, but likely haven’t properly appreciated them. They’re responsible for gems such as ‘Going In Circles’ and ‘Love Or Let Me Be Lonely’. This was the flip side of ‘Grazin’ In the Grass’. Agent Double O Soul loves the lush production. I love the vocal by Jessica Cleaves. An […]
Recent Comments