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Thoughts on technology, genealogy, movies, television, and life.

For many years, this page was just a straight blog. This new version brings the blog back with a clean, self-hosted setup fully controlled by me.

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  • Personal writing and updates
Mr. and Mrs. Howard
Featured post Life
October 12, 2026 • By Andy Barber • 4 min read

Mr. and Mrs. Howard

This picture just about sums it up. I'm not sure I've ever seen such pure joy on my daughter's face, and that alone makes me happier than I can put into words. This past weekend, we wrapped up all the matrimonial festivities for Taylor an…

Latest posts

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September 16, 2026 • 6 min read

Getting To Know My Son

My youngest son, John, and I have “known” each other for about 27 years and five months. “Known” is an interesting choice of words, I think. Of course, I was there when he was born and was a cons…

By Andy Barber
You Never Know
September 9, 2026 • 3 min read

You Never Know

As I go about my normal non-work morning routine, I have a few things I do. I check the news for any major headlines, check personal email, Facebook, and I check the obituaries because, lets face it, we're not Spring ch…

By Andy Barber
RIP Dolly. :(
August 26, 2026 • 1 min read

RIP Dolly. :(

I would be remiss if I didn't pot some sort of memorial of the absolute pride of the State of Tennessee, Dolly Parton. Admittedly, I am still lacking the words to express what I believe the World has lost.  I've s…

By Andy Barber
New Masonic Things
June 28, 2026 • 2 min read

New Masonic Things

On June 18, 2026, I was initiated into the Sunnyside 359 chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. I remember when I first heard about OES, around 2016, when I became a Mason at Harrison Lodge. The sentiment at Harriso…

By Andy Barber
RIP Chuck!
March 20, 2026 • 1 min read

RIP Chuck!

Rest in peace, Chuck!

By Andy Barber