Category Archives: College

Our Movie “Bluff”

Posted on April 24, 2024 by bullersbackporch

In memory of my best friend, Mike MacNaughton, who would be celebrating his 70th birthday today if he were still alive… We were going to make movies, Mike and me. That was our Grand Vision, guiding us through high school … Continue reading →

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SXSWedu 2017 doodle-notes (Part 1)

Posted on March 15, 2017 by bullersbackporch

It’s been a week since SXSWedu 2017 so it’s about time I post some of my doodle-notes from the 4 days in the Land of A-Ha’s! Monday Monday morning, as soon as I told my wife, “I’ll call you for … Continue reading →

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Graduation, 1944

Posted on May 28, 2016 by bullersbackporch

‘Tis the season of graduations, college and high school alike. In the spirit of the season and commencement speakers, I’m turning over this post to a guest blogger: my mom, and her high school commencement speech, given as valedictorian of the … Continue reading →

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Back to the Back Porch

Posted on May 18, 2016 by bullersbackporch

Whew–made it! Yes, I’ve been gone awhile, but I’m back. See, I was on the road for much of the last week and it’s awfully hard to drag the back porch along. Okay, the blog is a metaphorical back porch, but it’s … Continue reading →

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Dancing Lessons from God

Posted on August 12, 2015 by bullersbackporch

“Unusual travel suggestions are dancing lessons from God.” — Bokonon (AKA Kurt Vonnegut) Vonnegut’s phrasing there in Cat’s Cradle always delights me. It captures the whimsy and wonder of serendipity in shaping our lives, and not just in travel, either. So many … Continue reading →

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Saturday Morning Fun Club

Posted on January 24, 2015 by bullersbackporch

“One…two…THREE!” and we rose roaring from the middle of the theater and turned around to launch a volley of sleek paper airplanes at the rows of people behind us. Our soft missiles flew in all directions, some arcing long and reaching the back of … Continue reading →

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