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Back Porch in the Rear View, 2017

The end of the year is awash in people’s lists: 10 Best Movies, Top 10 International News Stories, 12 Stories You Missed, and the like. So why not a list of stories told on the Buller Back Porch this past … Continue reading

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Farewell to a Friend — RIP, Wiley Pup-ot-e

“When the thing that lived at your single will With its whimper of welcome, is still (how still), And the spirit that answered your every word Is gone, wherever it goes, for good, You will discover how much you did … Continue reading

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Unforgettable

My unforgettable friend, Robert Vignaud, had one of the sweetest souls I have ever known. I first met Robert when he and Suzanne moved in next to me on Christopher Street with her 10-year old, Eric, back in the 80s. … Continue reading

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Top 5 Casa Dexter Videos

Welcome to Casa Dexter! Count down our top view-getters on the Casa Dexter YouTube channel! 5) “La Ti Da” Marcia Ball Armadillo Christmas Bazaar, 1987 Austin’s own Cajun Queen of the Keyboards, Marcia Ball (our neighbor!), still plays regularly at … Continue reading

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I hate technology…I love technology…

It’s an ongoing struggle. I’ve even referred to myself as a high-tech Luddite. Of course, what this really means is that when the technology works, I love it — especially if it works effortlessly. When it doesn’t work — or … Continue reading

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