Monthly Archives: March 2019

Granddad and Molly the Mare

Posted on March 29, 2019 by bullersbackporch

Another horse story from my grandfather, G.M.C. Massey, this one about breaking a mare to farm duties in rural east Texas circa the late 1800’s. But I made the trade any way for the ten years difference in the ages … Continue reading →

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Austin to ATX — a (Former) Resident’s Romp

Posted on March 27, 2019 by bullersbackporch

Picking up Joe Nick Patoski’s book, Austin to ATX: The Hippies, Pickers, Slackers, and Geeks Who Transformed the Capital of Texas, right before boarding my return flight from Austin ensured my imagination would extend my visit. With this historical re-telling … Continue reading →

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SXSWedu Aftermath: This is MY Austin

Posted on March 23, 2019 by bullersbackporch

A back porch blog is, by nature. more retrospective than immediate. No wonder, then, that I am only now, 2 weeks later, writing about the second half of my recent visit home to Austin, the post-SXSWedu weekend. After my typically … Continue reading →

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“Drinking for Two” — Songs of Will T. Massey

Posted on March 21, 2019 by bullersbackporch

Will left Austin at one point and headed out to his dad’s ranch near San Angelo, Texas. A little while later, he moved back to town to work on the songs that became “The Weathering.” Playing here at the Cactus … Continue reading →

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SXSWedu 2019 — Doodle-notes, part 2

Posted on March 17, 2019 by bullersbackporch

More of my doodle-notes from this year’s Land of A-Ha’s — SXSWedu — complete with audio recordings if you want to follow along in the notes. Future of College Admissions? Storytelling Reeta Gupta CirkledIn   As colleges move past dependence … Continue reading →

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SXSWedu 2019 — Doodle-notes, part 1

Posted on March 16, 2019 by bullersbackporch

You know about my SXSWedu doodle-notes and you may even have examined past ones that I’ve posted. I’ll admit I’m slightly out of practice this time around (and forgot my doodle-book entirely one day), but here are a few from … Continue reading →

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Post-SXSWedu Post: 1 Week Later

Posted on March 14, 2019 by bullersbackporch

Has it really been a week? Yes, one week ago today, I was wrapping up my 2019 SXSWedu experience the closing party at Maggie Mae’s with tacos and beers. Once again, it was a marvelous conference, invigorating and energizing me … Continue reading →

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Granddad’s Observation & Advice

Posted on March 12, 2019 by bullersbackporch

My grandfather, G.M.C. Massey, wrote his memoirs in 1960, when he was 80. Many of the stories of his earlier days in Texas have been shared in this blog. Based on some of those life experiences, he also offered occasional … Continue reading →

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Return to the Land of A-Ha’s!

Posted on March 6, 2019 by bullersbackporch

Toto, I have a feeling we’re not in Cañon any more… That’s right, once again, I am at SXSWedu, my annual recharge and renew visit back to Austin. Makes it kinda difficult to get to the “back porch” and drop … Continue reading →

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“The Lone Star Will Stop Shining” — Songs of Will T. Massey

Posted on March 2, 2019 by bullersbackporch

An early Chicago House crowd-pleaser Will recorded on his 1989 cassette release, Kickin’ Up Dust. Will stopped performing this song many years ago, unlike some others from the same era, essentially retiring this one before his eponymous MCA release. I … Continue reading →

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