Gar McVey-Russell
@garmcveyrussell.bsky.social
Black queer writer dude. Married. Lives in Oakland, CA. Listens to a lot of jazz. Occasionally plays tabla. He/Him
Two sites I tried reaching were down because of this outage. Actually, 3 if you include Speedtest’s Downdetector.
November 18, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Two sites I tried reaching were down because of this outage. Actually, 3 if you include Speedtest’s Downdetector.
Actually, despite it being the symbol of the show and the Village, I think it would be very difficult to ride a penny farthing around the Portmeirion village. Lots of stairs, uneven pavement, and there’s a steep slope from the Village to the Stone Boat.
November 17, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Actually, despite it being the symbol of the show and the Village, I think it would be very difficult to ride a penny farthing around the Portmeirion village. Lots of stairs, uneven pavement, and there’s a steep slope from the Village to the Stone Boat.
A year ago today.
Where am I?
In the Village…
#portmeirion #wales #cymru #thevillage #theprisoner #oneyearago
Where am I?
In the Village…
#portmeirion #wales #cymru #thevillage #theprisoner #oneyearago
November 3, 2025 at 8:24 PM
A year ago today.
Where am I?
In the Village…
#portmeirion #wales #cymru #thevillage #theprisoner #oneyearago
Where am I?
In the Village…
#portmeirion #wales #cymru #thevillage #theprisoner #oneyearago
Jack DeJohnette, 1942-2025, legendary drummer. RIP 🎶😔🙏🏾
October 27, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Jack DeJohnette, 1942-2025, legendary drummer. RIP 🎶😔🙏🏾
June Lockhart, 1925-2025
RIP, legend.
RIP, legend.
October 25, 2025 at 8:03 PM
June Lockhart, 1925-2025
RIP, legend.
RIP, legend.
Happy National Coming Out Day!!!!
Closets are for clothes.
Closets are for clothes.
October 11, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Happy National Coming Out Day!!!!
Closets are for clothes.
Closets are for clothes.
“Tell God it’s ‘Bouquet’!”
RIP Dame Patricia Routledge, our Hyacinth Bucket.
RIP Dame Patricia Routledge, our Hyacinth Bucket.
October 3, 2025 at 11:20 AM
“Tell God it’s ‘Bouquet’!”
RIP Dame Patricia Routledge, our Hyacinth Bucket.
RIP Dame Patricia Routledge, our Hyacinth Bucket.
Made the mistake of checking email. Saw this headline. I hate this timeline.
September 30, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Made the mistake of checking email. Saw this headline. I hate this timeline.
Even Germans think that Stephen Miller is a Nazi.
Translation: In a ZDF podcast, Theveßen attests that Trump's deputy chief of staff, Stephen Miller, has ideological affinity with National Socialism.
Translation: In a ZDF podcast, Theveßen attests that Trump's deputy chief of staff, Stephen Miller, has ideological affinity with National Socialism.
September 16, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Even Germans think that Stephen Miller is a Nazi.
Translation: In a ZDF podcast, Theveßen attests that Trump's deputy chief of staff, Stephen Miller, has ideological affinity with National Socialism.
Translation: In a ZDF podcast, Theveßen attests that Trump's deputy chief of staff, Stephen Miller, has ideological affinity with National Socialism.
Actually, I’d rather visit Murchie’s first. ☺️
September 8, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Actually, I’d rather visit Murchie’s first. ☺️
I was at a rally/birthday celebration for the National Parks at the Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historic Park. Hands off our parks and history!
August 25, 2025 at 8:27 PM
I was at a rally/birthday celebration for the National Parks at the Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historic Park. Hands off our parks and history!
James Dobson, of Focus on the Family fame, died.
Remember what Moms Mabley said: “They say you shouldn't say nothin' about the dead unless it's good. He's dead. Good!” #JamesDobson
Remember what Moms Mabley said: “They say you shouldn't say nothin' about the dead unless it's good. He's dead. Good!” #JamesDobson
August 21, 2025 at 4:29 PM
James Dobson, of Focus on the Family fame, died.
Remember what Moms Mabley said: “They say you shouldn't say nothin' about the dead unless it's good. He's dead. Good!” #JamesDobson
Remember what Moms Mabley said: “They say you shouldn't say nothin' about the dead unless it's good. He's dead. Good!” #JamesDobson
Hey! And I’ve been in an Aunt Clara mood, so I just watched “McTavish” tonight. Happy Birthday to her!
August 12, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Hey! And I’ve been in an Aunt Clara mood, so I just watched “McTavish” tonight. Happy Birthday to her!
They caved to the Enemy, but give a middle finger to their own state. Fuck Stanford!
August 11, 2025 at 11:12 PM
They caved to the Enemy, but give a middle finger to their own state. Fuck Stanford!
Crichton in full *excuse me?* mode.
July 11, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Crichton in full *excuse me?* mode.
Looking forward to this gathering of writers, words, and community!
Courage in Chaos, LGBTQ+ Town Hall
This Saturday, April 26, 3p-4:30p, Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Berkeley Public Library
Allies welcome!
#courageinchaos #lgbtq #townhall #berkeleypubliclibrary #southbranch #writersofinstagram
Courage in Chaos, LGBTQ+ Town Hall
This Saturday, April 26, 3p-4:30p, Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Berkeley Public Library
Allies welcome!
#courageinchaos #lgbtq #townhall #berkeleypubliclibrary #southbranch #writersofinstagram
April 23, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Looking forward to this gathering of writers, words, and community!
Courage in Chaos, LGBTQ+ Town Hall
This Saturday, April 26, 3p-4:30p, Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Berkeley Public Library
Allies welcome!
#courageinchaos #lgbtq #townhall #berkeleypubliclibrary #southbranch #writersofinstagram
Courage in Chaos, LGBTQ+ Town Hall
This Saturday, April 26, 3p-4:30p, Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Berkeley Public Library
Allies welcome!
#courageinchaos #lgbtq #townhall #berkeleypubliclibrary #southbranch #writersofinstagram
What, so that we can eat blueberries near the prisons like these folks did near Buchenwald? Oh hell no.
April 15, 2025 at 2:11 AM
What, so that we can eat blueberries near the prisons like these folks did near Buchenwald? Oh hell no.
RIP Jean Marsh.
April 14, 2025 at 12:03 AM
RIP Jean Marsh.
He’s basically taking up where he left off. Did anyone really think he’d be “different” this time?
April 4, 2025 at 10:15 PM
He’s basically taking up where he left off. Did anyone really think he’d be “different” this time?
But her laugh!
April 4, 2025 at 4:37 PM
But her laugh!
Still going. He's now broken Strom Thurmond's record for longest speech on the Senate floor. Thurmond spoke for 24 hours and 18 minutes to filibuster the 1957 Civil Rights Act.
#Respect #Resist #CoryBookerFilibuster
#Respect #Resist #CoryBookerFilibuster
April 1, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Still going. He's now broken Strom Thurmond's record for longest speech on the Senate floor. Thurmond spoke for 24 hours and 18 minutes to filibuster the 1957 Civil Rights Act.
#Respect #Resist #CoryBookerFilibuster
#Respect #Resist #CoryBookerFilibuster