Russellings

Miscellaneous musings from the perspective of a lefty (both senses) atheist with a warped sense of humor.

: Name: Richard S. Russell; Location: Madison, WI, United States

I am a geek, but I do have some redeeming social skills. I love other people's dogs, cats, and kids. Snow sucks, but I'm willing to put up with it just to live in Madison.

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Sunday, June 07, 2020

Where the Asterisk Led

Not that it should ever have been necessary, but this is the explanatory footnote at the bottom of the main message:

Labels: black lives matter, George Floyd, kindness, racism, sweet little girl

Friday, June 05, 2020

A Story about a Little Girl and a Bicycle

Normally Wisconsin comedian Charlie Berens is a barrel o'laffs with his recurring "Manitowoc Minute" videos, but here he gets serious with a message that I hope resonates with all of us, about a little girl and her first bike. (5 minutes)

Labels: bicycle, Charlie Berens, George Floyd, girl, People Brothers Band, racism, sadness, Teresa Marie Hardy

Sunday, May 31, 2020

Appropriate Reactions

Don’t mourn, VOTE!

Don’t riot, VOTE!

Don’t burn, VOTE!

Don’t loot, VOTE!

Don’t give up, VOTE!

Don’t curl up in a little corner whimpering, VOTE!

Labels: coronavirus, democracy, George Floyd, police brutality, protests, racism, rioting