Monthly Archives: February 2015

Stevie Ray: the One That Got Away

Posted on February 28, 2015 by bullersbackporch

One wedding photographer I knew included this phrase in every contract: “I will miss the ‘shot of the day’.” Spend enough time behind a camera lens and you know you can never capture every moment on camera. No matter what you do, some … Continue reading →

Posted in Austin, Buller, music, musicians, video | Tagged | Leave a comment

Warning: Totally Unsolicited Parental Advice

Posted on February 25, 2015 by bullersbackporch

Congratulations, new parents! You didn’t ask for it, but you’re going to get it anyway: unsolicited parental advice — from me, your family, your friends & neighbors, co-workers and total strangers on the sidewalks, in parking lots and in stores … Continue reading →

Posted in Buller, children, Family, reading, travel | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

John Vandiver — 30 years gone

Posted on February 22, 2015 by bullersbackporch

Thirty years ago today, we lost John Vandiver, Texas bluesman — gone, but not forgotten. The big man with the big voice made a big splash in the Texas folk music scene of the 70s and 80s. Whether playing solo or with … Continue reading →

Posted in music, musicians | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

“Omigod, I Killed Your Dog!”

Posted on February 13, 2015 by bullersbackporch

Late one night in the 80s, I was waiting for my friend, Albert, to drop by and visit when I heard Brutus shrieking in pain out front. I burst through the door just as Albert was popping out of his VW in the driveway, shouting, “Omigod! … Continue reading →

Posted in Buller, Dogs, friends, storytelling | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Paid for Dreaming — Granddad Wins a Dollar

Posted on February 11, 2015 by bullersbackporch

G.M.C. Massey returns as guest blogger with more about his early days of schooling in 19th Century East Texas, with this tale of learning, dreaming and problem-solving. When I was about 14 years of age, and was in the advanced class … Continue reading →

Posted in education, Family, G.M.C. Massey, Learning | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Granddad Goes to School — Part 2

Posted on February 6, 2015 by bullersbackporch

G.M.C. Massey, my grandfather and our “guest blogger,” continues the story of his early school days in late 19th Century rural East Texas. I was not expected to read till I had learned everything that was in the old blue speller. When I … Continue reading →

Posted in education, Family, G.M.C. Massey, Learning | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Granddad Goes to School: East Texas, 1886

Posted on February 4, 2015 by bullersbackporch

Once again, our guest blogger — my grandfather, G.M.C. Massey — will take us on another Texas Time Travel, reflecting on his first days of school in late 19th Century East Texas. About this time, the first school in our neighborhood was begun … Continue reading →

Posted in education, Family, G.M.C. Massey, Learning | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Cracking the Crystal Ball: Blade Runner or Jetsons?

Posted on February 2, 2015 by bullersbackporch

It’s Groundhog Day and we have once again seen the future through Punxsutawney Phil’s shadow — 6 more weeks of winter, in case you missed today’s forecast. We’re fascinated by the future, whether for something as simple as weather forecasting or dreaming … Continue reading →

Posted in fiction, Future, time travel | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment