Monthly Archives: June 2022

Granddad Reflects on His Days as an Educator

Posted on June 30, 2022 by bullersbackporch

My grandfather, G.M.C. Massey, started his career as a schoolteacher in the days of the one-room schoolhouse in rural East Texas at the start of the 20th Century. He retired from teaching after nearly 20 years and started a second … Continue reading →

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One Year Without My Brother, Scott

Posted on June 28, 2022 by bullersbackporch

Today marks one year since my brother, Scott Whitebird, died. Of course, he was gone before his body died. He was gone from us as soon as his head hit the tile floor after falling backwards from the first steps … Continue reading →

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Songs of Will T. Massey — “I Can See Heaven from Here”

Posted on June 26, 2022 by bullersbackporch

One of the many songs Will performed often for several years, starting in 2010, but never got around to recording or releasing. I’ve posted several videos of Will playing this song, both with an acoustic trio and with a full … Continue reading →

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Summer Schedule — Sporadic

Posted on June 24, 2022 by bullersbackporch

With apologies to Dan Rather for “stealing” his title (“Steady’s Summer schedule“) “Summertime and the livin’ is easy…” Summertime means I’m not nearly as energetic in any effort I make — and we already know I’m basically lazy. The languid … Continue reading →

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Left for Dead

Posted on June 17, 2022 by bullersbackporch

Dead & Company, that is. Yes, I’ve left my rural hideaway in southern Colorado and am scooting northward to Boulder today with my buddies, Albert and Shawn, to catch two Dead & Company shows at Folsom Field tonight & tomorrow … Continue reading →

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Futures Friday — Signals of Change

Posted on June 10, 2022 by bullersbackporch

In writing about how to think like a futurist, Jane McGonigal of the Institute for the Future speaks of “signals of change” — current news stories that show unusual technological or social advances. Her recommendation for aspiring futures thinkers is … Continue reading →

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The Lazy Blogger Lives on

Posted on June 5, 2022 by bullersbackporch

“Hard work pays off eventually.Lazy pays off immediately.” I was going to post this yesterday, but…well, you know.Actually, I started writing it last year, but…well, you know. I constantly warn people I meet that I am lazy. A lot of … Continue reading →

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