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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

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Civil Air Patrol
March 23, 2025 2 min read

Civil Air Patrol

On September 23, 2024, I became an official member of the Civil Air Patrol. Today marks the six-month anniversary of joining. Life and other things have taken hold over the last several months and I just haven't been in…

By Andy Barber
Reminder
February 11, 2025 1 min read

Reminder

Someone just said, "Maybe you don't notice your progress because you're always raising your bar." And that right there healed me a little.

By Andy Barber
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