Category Archives: peace

Songs of Will T. Massey — “Peace Train”

Posted on May 29, 2023 by bullersbackporch

Will’s 2008 CD, Wayward Lady U.S.A., offered songs he’d written in protest against the war in Iraq. As a pacifist, he felt compelled to share these songs even at the risk of angering or losing some fans. At the same … Continue reading →

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Late ’60’s Flashback — Chicago Conspiracy Trial

Posted on November 20, 2020 by bullersbackporch

I got excited when I heard Netflix had produced an original movie, “The Trial of the Chicago 7.” Unlike most of my recent reading in history books of various sorts, this was a bit of history that resonated with me … Continue reading →

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Songs of Will T. Massey — “You Work for Me, Mr. President”

Posted on November 10, 2019 by bullersbackporch

Will T. Massey is noted for his highly personal lyrics that probe feelings, thoughts, memories, and desires. Still, in 2008, he released an album offering a full plate of political songs, Wayward Lady, U.S.A. Just as he had always worn … Continue reading →

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Sept. 21 — World Peace Day

Posted on September 21, 2018 by bullersbackporch

Let there be Peace on Earth — and let it begin with me. Today, we celebrate World Peace Day, first observed in 1982 as a day for dediacting ourselves to world peace. With this year’s Day of Peace falling on … Continue reading →

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