Category Archives: healthcare

What Healthcare System?

Posted on February 20, 2023 by bullersbackporch

There is no healthcare system in America. Yes, we do have great doctors, nurses, hospitals, clinics, EMT, pharmacists, and healthcare professionals/paraprofessionals of all stripes. Their hearts are good and their efforts are heroic. They can be incredibly effective. They could … Continue reading →

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Good News, Bad News — Nothing New

Posted on September 15, 2022 by bullersbackporch

Posted on my social media yesterday afternoon: Good news/bad news from my excursion to the spinal specialist in the Springs: nothing indicating surgery (Good!), nothing they can do at this point (bad) — that is, nothing new. Basically, nothing has … Continue reading →

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An Amateur Looks at Aging

Posted on August 5, 2017 by bullersbackporch

“The trouble is: You think you have time.” —Jack Cornfield, Buddha’s Little Instruction Booklet I’ve become interested in several topics related to aging lately because I happen to be aging myself  — you are, too! I am an amateur at … Continue reading →

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HAAM: Harnessing the Healing Power of Music — for Musicians

Posted on September 1, 2015 by bullersbackporch

Today is HAAM Benefit Day and music fills the Austin air, from clubs and cafes to parks and stores from pre-dawn till past-dusk. Waves of music and healing energy surge forth from our city all the time, but today more … Continue reading →

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Weekend Web Wanderings

Posted on June 19, 2015 by bullersbackporch

Here’s some weekend reading for you —  enjoy the links and we’ll see you soon! Paradise ignored as 2 idealists attempt to echo the 19th-century utopian Harmonists…read how Michael Colby and Donald Graves became the Zinzendorfs, curators of the Mahantongo Heritage Center. Raise a glass … Continue reading →

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“We interrupt this life…” OR “Once upon an ER visit…”

Posted on March 31, 2015 by bullersbackporch

“Go to the emergency room — NOW.” Not the words you want to hear, but that’s what our doctor said a week ago. Without going into detail (at this time), my wife started having abdominal discomfort on a Saturday with a sharp pain … Continue reading →

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