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AndyBarber.com

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.

Topics

  • Systems administration
  • Genealogy and family history
  • Movies and television
  • Personal writing and updates

Latest posts

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RIP Cheri
May 29, 2018 1 min read

RIP Cheri

At approximately 7:10am, on Friday morning, May 25, 2018, my mother-in-law, Cheri Lynn Cox Miller Payne, went to be with the Lord. Here's her obituary: Payne, Cheri Cox Retired From U.S. Probation And Pretrial Ser…

By Andy Barber
May 22, 2018 3 min read

Her fight is almost over

On June 27, 2017, my mother-in-law was diagnosed with a tumor on her pancreas that we, later, found out to be cancer. She has been fighting ever since. Today, 329 days later, she is in what will, likely, be her last day…

By Andy Barber
April 23, 2018 2 min read

So Much Going On

Wow, where to start? How about a list... here we go... • Melissa's mom has had rough time but is very much still alive and kicking. Strong lady right there. • Cathy is employed again, no thanks to our spineless DA, Ne…

By Andy Barber
AEKΔB to my Son
April 4, 2018 1 min read

AEKΔB to my Son

On April 6, 2018, I initiated my son, John, into the Kappa Mu chapter of the Kappa Sigma fraternity. I was so nervous because I wanted him to have the best initiation he could possibly have, and it turned out to be one …

By Andy Barber
Legacy
February 9, 2018 1 min read

Legacy

On January 9, 1993, I was initiated into the Alpha-Iota Chapter (UT Chattanooga) of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. Today, John officially received his bid to pledge the Kappa Mu Chapter (TN Tech) of the Kappa Sigma Fratern…

By Andy Barber
January 15, 2018 1 min read

God Has a Plan

Today, I hurt for my sweet sister. She, her husband and her children are all alive and well, but she lost her job. If there is anyone alive more reliable, fair, just, sweet, solid, tireless, caring and good... besides m…

By Andy Barber