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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

Clean, readable publishing without WordPress.com lock-in.

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
January 15, 2018 3 min read

My Little Boy

I always try to find a title to my posts before I write them. Given the subject matter and the fact that my little boy, John, isn't so little, I was hesitant, but it just wasn't going away. So... It is interesting to w…

By Andy Barber
Hello 2018!
January 1, 2018 3 min read

Hello 2018!

As is probably true for many people, today is a day of reflection for me. For starters, on January 1, 2010, my mom got her new liver. This was after spending Thanksgiving and Christmas of 2009 in the hospital. The thoug…

By Andy Barber