Monthly Archives: October 2018

Hallowe’en Tunes

Posted on October 31, 2018 by bullersbackporch

Happy Hallowe’en! Last weekend, I gave you a playlist of Hallowe’en movies — here’s a good start on an audio playlist for some enjoyment on this frightful day. Monster Mash Back in my early days of Trick or Treat, this … Continue reading →

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“Goodbye” — Songs of Will T. Massey

Posted on October 30, 2018 by bullersbackporch

Will once explained he wrote this song after looking up some of his symptoms on the internet when he’d felt a little sick and becoming convinced he was dying of lung cancer. He wasn’t. He had a bad cold and … Continue reading →

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Scary Movies for Hallowe’en

Posted on October 26, 2018 by bullersbackporch

Hallowe’en falls mid-week this year, meaning many people will start celebrating this weekend and party straight through. I offer a few viewing suggestions this Hallowe’en for your enjoyment. There are, of course, the classic monster movies: Frankenstein, Dracula, The Wolfman, … Continue reading →

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Bad Luck with the San Angelo Mail Route

Posted on October 24, 2018 by bullersbackporch

My grandfather, G.M.C. Massey, moved to San Angelo, Texas to run the Star Route mail run, just as San Angelo experienced a rare rainy season. The severe weather issues and road problems would cause him to give up the route … Continue reading →

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Why I Gave Up Writing Fiction

Posted on October 21, 2018 by bullersbackporch

Once upon a time, I loved writing fiction. Now, not so much. Here is the (mostly) true story of how I came to give up writing fiction. One Friday, I called a rock & roll buddy, Rotten, to get paid … Continue reading →

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Follow-up — x2!

Posted on October 17, 2018 by bullersbackporch

About yesterday’s cartoon: the news is out and I am IN as a presenter at SXSWedu 2019! My proposal, “P-TECH Partners Reverse the Rural Talent Pipeline,” has been selected as a presentation for next year’s conference. I received official notification … Continue reading →

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To Torture a Texan…

Posted on October 16, 2018 by bullersbackporch

Unk sez… Stay tuned…

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Falling Leaves, Drifting Snow, Dying Seasons

Posted on October 14, 2018 by bullersbackporch

“Summer flies and August dies The world turns cold and mean…” — Days Between, Robert Hunter-Jerry Garcia Yesterday, it was 73 and sunshiny along the Arkansas River here in Cañon City. Trees spotted the horizon with yellow blazes while gusts … Continue reading →

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“The Road That Brought Us Here” — Songs of Will T. Massey

Posted on October 11, 2018 by bullersbackporch

Another of Will’s early songs from his Chicago House days which he would reprise years later. Originally recorded on his self-released cassette, Slow Study Don’t go putting on your fancy face. Leave your lace and your rings. Darlin’, we ain’t … Continue reading →

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How Bob Got Me My Job

Posted on October 9, 2018 by bullersbackporch

I first heard about instructional design through my work making training videos. Through a couple of different professional development programs, I learned how this approach strengthened training impact. Everything I heard about it fit well with what I knew from … Continue reading →

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