Category Archives: history

Juneteenth —Freedom Day

Posted on June 19, 2021 by bullersbackporch

Please note: No one can EVER own another human being.Yes, I state the obvious. But archaic, nonsense phrases like “slave owner” still abound. In this brief piece, I try to refrain from such fallacious descriptors when possible. Today, we celebrate … Continue reading →

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From Some Recent Readings

Posted on November 16, 2020 by bullersbackporch

Part of my morning rhythm is reading. I keep a book, usually non-fiction, on the end table near my living room chair, and after I’ve taken the dog out briefly, I sit and sip some coffee while reading. Recently, I … Continue reading →

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Brownsville Raid of Sept. 28, 1859

Posted on September 28, 2017 by bullersbackporch

The people of Brownsville, Texas awakened hours before the dawn of September 28, 1859 to the sound of gunshots, thundering hooves, and shouts of “Viva Cheno Cortina! Viva la República Mexicana! Viva Mexico! Mueran los gringos!” A band of over … Continue reading →

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Pappa’s Childhood (part 5)

Posted on February 20, 2017 by bullersbackporch

Guest blogger G.M.C. Massey, my grandfather, continues the tale of his childhood in rural East Texas in this next segment from my mom’s edit of his notes, Pappa’s Childhood. I remember when I was 8 years old, my father was boiling off … Continue reading →

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Jan-Unk 2017

Posted on January 3, 2017 by bullersbackporch

with apologies to the Roman God of Gateways & Transitions… Happy 2017 everyone!

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To the Tower!

Posted on August 18, 2016 by bullersbackporch

Second of 3 entries about our recent English adventure The day after the wedding in the castle, we headed down to London. I owed Sara this part of our trip since I had the opportunity to spend a few days … Continue reading →

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Texas Tales — Tall but True

Posted on June 15, 2015 by bullersbackporch

The final episode of the mini-series Texas Rising, with its “interesting” re-writing of parts of the central canon of Texas history, airs tonight. I’m considering a drinking game based off on noted errors and historical inaccuracies — but I’m not sure … Continue reading →

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Texas History — Texas Myth

Posted on June 3, 2015 by bullersbackporch

Is there a difference? I love ’em both and I love how hard it can be to tell them apart sometimes. For the most part, our glorified versions of Texas history remain off-stage and unchallenged. But when you bring them out … Continue reading →

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