Tag Archives: Willie Nelson

Declaring Independence

Posted on July 4, 2020 by bullersbackporch

I usually celebrate the 4th of July by declaring my independence from crowds and parades and mass celebrations by staying home. Not an issue, this year, of course, with subdued celebrations due to the ongoing pandemic. No, I’ve never been … Continue reading →

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Live! in Your Living Room!

Posted on March 19, 2020 by bullersbackporch

With ongoing social distance measures intensifying with many people ordered to take it a step further and shelter in place, it’s good to see members of the arts community step up to offer live performances and virtual tours. So, here’s  … Continue reading →

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September — THE Best Month of the Year

Posted on September 1, 2018 by bullersbackporch

Okay, obviously I’m biased with my birthday coming up on the 24th (you still have plenty of time to get a present, hint, hint!) but it’s the simple truth. Though popular songs often refer to the “September of my years” … Continue reading →

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Some Summer Songs

Posted on June 21, 2018 by bullersbackporch

Happy Summer Solstice! This longest day of the year kicks off the summer season — officially. In places like Texas, of course, it’s already been summer for months, of course (part of why we moved to Colorado). With all that … Continue reading →

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Happy 4th of July!

Posted on July 4, 2017 by bullersbackporch

Celebrate our country’s birthday with some American tunes today! The obvious starting point is our national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner” — except that the tune itself is so difficult to sing that only rarely do we hear an outstanding live … Continue reading →

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10 Texas Trivia Tidbits

Posted on March 2, 2016 by bullersbackporch

Happy Texas Independence Day! On March 2, 1836, a small group of men meeting at Washington-on-the-Brazos declared the independent Republic of Texas, breaking away from Mexico. While there’s nothing trivial about the Lone Star State, our history is packed with … Continue reading →

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Christmas — movie time!

Posted on December 12, 2015 by bullersbackporch

‘Tis the season for Christmas movies, and we’ve all got our favorites. Here at Casa Dexter, our well-known favorites include It’a Wonderful Life (long-time favorite from Thanksgiving ’89 on), A Christmas Story, Home Alone, and Scrooged. In addition to these well-known Christmas … Continue reading →

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