Author: bertisdowns
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June 30th 2020, Halfway through the year
Good morning Georgia— For all his blunders in the managing of the current virus crisis in Georgia, it’s been good to see that Governor Brian Kemp has been modeling appropriate masking for the past several weeks. And yesterday he announced an upcoming flyaround tour of the state when he plans to encourage the use of … Continue reading June 30th 2020, Halfway through the year
April 5th is a very special day to lots of people, 1980 – 2020 . . .
(this part written late on 4/4/20): April 5, 2020, 40 years since R.E.M. played their first show-- no band name yet, hadn't decided yet, at Kathleen O'Brien's birthday party at the old St Mary's church in Athens GA on Oconee Street on the way down the hill toward the river. I wasn't there-- even then … Continue reading April 5th is a very special day to lots of people, 1980 – 2020 . . .
Remembering Bill Rieflin, 1960-2020
Sad news on Tuesday in Seattle, Athens and around the world wherever anyone was lucky enough to know Bill Rieflin. I adored him as an extraordinary musician, a complete gentleman and a gentle soul. And a true friend to his fellow travelers. Bill was a lifer, an accomplished musician known for his work with Ministry, … Continue reading Remembering Bill Rieflin, 1960-2020
A Gentle Suggestion for Mike Bloomberg, who wants to “Get It Done”
So Mike Bloomberg will be in the debate tomorrow night, that's new news. Here's a suggestion for Mike to "get it done" (Probably just a thought experiment, but maybe....) Take the billions he’s budgeted for his vanity campaign— divide the assets into two piles, one half to dedicated to attack/counter-misinformation ads and social media deployed … Continue reading A Gentle Suggestion for Mike Bloomberg, who wants to “Get It Done”
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