Category Archives: Buller

Here We Go Again!

Posted on July 14, 2018 by

Not much of a post here today — kinda busy enjoying a fantastic weekend in Boulder, seeing old friends, Dead & Company, with a whole host of old — and new! —friends singing & dancing out in audience. Way too … Continue reading →

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Twofer Tuesday — Death & Life a la Alan Watts

Posted on June 19, 2018 by

Alan Watts — philosopher, Zen Buddhist, Episcopalian priest, noted writer and speaker. His thoughts and insights permeated much of the consciousness of the 60’s counter-culture, popularizing Eastern philosophies in Western culture with his book, The Way of Zen, and radio … Continue reading →

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“Cost of Living” — Lyrics of Will T. Massey

Posted on June 7, 2018 by

Another in a series of posts featuring the music and lyrics of Will T. Massey Songwriters talk about writing a “rent-payer” when they pen a song popular enough to earn them royalties for years to come. This early song of Will’s … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day 2018

Posted on May 28, 2018 by

Today, we commemorate those who have died while serving in our military. In honor of our fallen soldiers, I offer these two songs today. “Let Them In” Elma Dean, a wife and mother from Oakland, California, wrote this poem during some of … Continue reading →

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Thinking ’bout Thinking

Posted on May 26, 2018 by

Recently, I’ve been thinking about thinking, so I thought I’d do some linking to some thinking about thinking. From brain myths & facts to how magicians trick the brain to emerging evidence for neuroplasticity, here’s a few tidbits to chew … Continue reading →

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More of Granddad’s Horse Trading

Posted on May 24, 2018 by

Recently, I shared a horse trading story my grandfather, G.M.C. Massey, included in his memoirs, one of many. He wrote in detailed anecdotes about some of his horse trading in rural east Texas circa  1890-1900 or so. Working from fragments … Continue reading →

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My Heart Belongs to ADDIE

Posted on May 23, 2018 by

Practitioners of instructional design draw on aspects of learning theory and design thinking to develop effective instruction. Key to the development is the use of a process to identify and address a knowledge or skills gap or performance problem. While there are … Continue reading →

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