Monthly Archives: February 2020

Back to the Drawing, er, Doodling Board

Posted on February 22, 2020 by bullersbackporch

In two weeks, I’ll be back in Austin ready to return to the “Land of A-Ha’s,” the SXSW Edu conference. I’ve been looking at the schedule and selecting some favorites to attend. As I thought back on prior years, I … Continue reading →

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The Future is Now — 3D-Printed Houses

Posted on February 20, 2020 by bullersbackporch

I love the future! It’s always out there, unfolding endlessly in front of us. And I love science fiction — especially when we get to see it turned into science fact, from space travel to organ transplants to artificial intelligence. … Continue reading →

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Songs of Will T. Massey — “Roses as You Go”

Posted on February 16, 2020 by bullersbackporch

From an unreleased recording, one of a collection Will was planning to release that he planned to call, “iPhone.” Here’s the email he sent it with: “Sending this out to handful of friends. ‘The Weathering,’ a big record for me, … Continue reading →

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“American Progress” circa 1900

Posted on February 8, 2020 by bullersbackporch

My grandfather, G.M.C. Massey, was proud of his 19th century rural education even before he became a teacher.  I have posted numerous other entries about both his schooling and his days as a schoolteacher. Editor’s note: He erroneously attributes a … Continue reading →

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Tickets to Tuna, Texas

Posted on February 6, 2020 by bullersbackporch

I’m definitely old school — I save ticket stubs. Old ticket stubs collected in a shoe box are a treasure trove of memories. Pick up any ticket from my stashed stacks of old stubs and I can tell you about … Continue reading →

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