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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.

Very Proud
July 29, 2024 2 min read

Very Proud

This is my youngest son, John, who works at the Hamilton YMCA, in Chattanooga, as a personal trainer. Melissa and I have recently joined the Y and, as part of the membership, we receive a consultation from one of the…

By Andy Barber
The Event - A Reflection
July 28, 2024 2 min read

The Event - A Reflection

Yesterday was the sixth anniversary of something in my life that I refer to as, "The Event." If you peruse my blog, you will see references to "The Event" and some back story about it. However, I am still unable to full…

By Andy Barber
Happy 81st Dad!
July 20, 2024 1 min read

Happy 81st Dad!

Back in 1943, July 20, to be exact, Ronald Spaulding Barber made his appearance on this Earth. Since that very day, a great deal has happened. There have been wars, armistices, countries fallen, and countries created. O…

By Andy Barber
RIP Howard
January 30, 2024 2 min read

RIP Howard

Obituary For Howard Douglas Varnell MR. HOWARD DOUGLAS VARNELL - Age 73, of Chattanooga, TN passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 30, 2024. He was born February 10, 1950 to his late parents, father, Thomas Douglas Va…

By Andy Barber
RIP Papa Grubb
January 1, 2024 1 min read

RIP Papa Grubb

Today, I mourn for my brother, Phillip Dewayne Grubb, aka "P.D.", aka "Papa Grubb." Papa Grubb was a Harrison Lodge Brother of mine and also the father of two other Harrison Lodge Brothers of mine, Phil and James. Pa…

By Andy Barber
Merry Christmas 2023!
December 24, 2023 2 min read

Merry Christmas 2023!

Wow! What a year. It occurred to me that I had really updated anyone on what has been happening this year. So, here we are, on Christmas Eve, and I'm about to do just that. :) Short story... January, my boss quit and…

By Andy Barber