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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 27, 2016 • 1 min read

Bucs Soccer 2016!

I have tried to avoid being the gushing parent on Facebook, this Spring soccer season, but I could not be more proud of the Boyd-Buchanan Boys Varsity soccer team. Anchored by my son, John at center-back, they are almos…

By Andy Barber
Happy 17th, Bud!
April 27, 2016 • 1 min read

Happy 17th, Bud!

Happy 17th birthday to my favorite youngest son. Still looks good in a tux after all these years. I love you Bud!

By Andy Barber
1st Lecture Complete
April 25, 2016 • 1 min read

1st Lecture Complete

I finished my 1st lecture for purposes of advancing to the 2nd or Fellow Craft degree. Heart was pounding, but I did very well, according to the committee. Now, I am just waiting for a 2nd degree date. I'm excited.

By Andy Barber
The Four Phases of Parenthood
April 16, 2016 • 6 min read

The Four Phases of Parenthood

With #1 child, I am firmly in phase 4, with #2 I am beginning phase 4 and with #3 I have one foot in phase 4. After seeing my two youngest, with their significant others, going to prom last night; I find myself extremel…

By Andy Barber
Memory Work for FC
April 7, 2016 • 1 min read

Memory Work for FC

I have begun the memory work for advancement to the 2nd degree or Fellow Craft. So far, I have been able to retain much more than I thought possible. Hopefully this will continue to be the case.

By Andy Barber