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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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All Good Things Come to an End
January 3, 2023 2 min read

All Good Things Come to an End

Today, my boss of a little over seven years, told our team that he had turned in his resignation. In all my years of being an IT professional, I cannot think of a boss, from whom, I have learned more about my chosen …

By Andy Barber
Congratulations, Bear!
January 1, 2023 1 min read

Congratulations, Bear!

I attended the wedding of my lodge brother, William Bradley Braswell, Jr. last night. It was a very nice, short ceremony and the reception was awesome! Another lodge brother, James Grubb and his wife were in attendan…

By Andy Barber
New Train of Thought
January 1, 2023 2 min read

New Train of Thought

Back in August 2022, I bought a drone. Without going too far into it, it seemed like a good idea at the time. It occurred to me a few weeks ago that the drone was a waste of money and, living so close to the airport,…

By Andy Barber
RIP Nikki
December 26, 2022 3 min read

RIP Nikki

One of my oldest friends, Nikki, passed away on November 29, 2022. Nikki and I have had ups and downs as friends, more than friends and confidantes. It hurts to see her come to her end with so much life ahead of her. Th…

By Andy Barber