Monthly Archives: January 2017

Pappa’s Childhood (part 1)

Posted on January 29, 2017 by bullersbackporch

My Grandfather’s memoir manuscripts have provided numerous prior “guest blogger” posts here on the back porch. I also mentioned how my mother, Dell Buller, tried to edit his rambling and repetitive notes into a more straightforward timeline. She pieced together”Pappa’s Childhood,” a … Continue reading →

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Twofer Tuesday: What Granny Told Me…

Posted on January 24, 2017 by bullersbackporch

I’m turning over today’s blog to Granny, our newest old doodle buddy. No, this doesn’t really look like her but we all know I can’t draw. Maybe more practice is in order — certainly Granny imparted pearls of wisdom like … Continue reading →

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Doodle Playground #2 in the Rear View

Posted on January 18, 2017 by bullersbackporch

It’s been over a week since I previewed my second pop-up doodle playground for a Creative Mornings Austin Field Trip so it’s time for quick peek in the rear view before moving forward. I’d love to say I was more … Continue reading →

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Once Upon a Doodle…

Posted on January 9, 2017 by bullersbackporch

On Friday, I’ll be hosting another round of ” ‘I CAN’T DRAW’ — a doodle playground” as a Creative Mornings Austin Field Trip for a second time. In preparation, here’s part of my opening piece, adapted from part of Sunni Brown‘s 2015 … Continue reading →

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Happy 27th Anniversary!

Posted on January 7, 2017 by bullersbackporch

January 7, 1990, I married the love of my life, Sara — whom I had just met 6 weeks previously. But you’ve already read about that. One of the worst aspects of a winter wedding: an anniversary that is frequently frozen … Continue reading →

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Jan-Unk 2017

Posted on January 3, 2017 by bullersbackporch

with apologies to the Roman God of Gateways & Transitions… Happy 2017 everyone!

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