Category Archives: Personal History

The history of Sam, and how he got to where he is from where he was

Cooking things in a quandary: Chicken portuguesa

Posted on January 27, 2019 by Marchbanks

I made a famous secret recipe, but the reason for the secret might have disappeared. So should I publish how to make Chicken portuguesa? Continue reading →

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We have a new son

Posted on April 21, 2017 by Marchbanks

We successfully got the petitions filed, the judge signed the orders, and this afternoon we legally have a 16-year-old son with a new name: Alyksandr Isaac Dawson Waring. Everyone at the courthouse was helpful, and rather cheerful about getting our … Continue reading →

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Movie Night

Posted on January 29, 2017 by Marchbanks

We sat down to watch a cache of home movies this weekend at The Old Gray House, and we got to see ALL THE THINGS! Continue reading →

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Our family is different now

Posted on May 29, 2016 by Marchbanks

He casually said, “oh bee tww dubyew, I’m using male pronouns now.” Lowest-damn-key coming out I ever heard of. Continue reading →

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Birthday Trip to Fort Concho

Posted on August 3, 2014 by Marchbanks

Field artillery was an expensive proposition (a battery of six guns required sixty or seventy men and nearly as many horses to support it). Continue reading →

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Dinner with Olivia

Posted on January 11, 2014 by Marchbanks

Bread pudding with ROASTED SPAM ICE CREAM?? Seriously?? Continue reading →

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Çeci n’est pas un article

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Marchbanks

Everyone should experience a Surréaliste art exhibit in company with a six-year-old. Continue reading →

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It was official this morning

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Marchbanks

L got hired again by the State today after almost two years out of permanent work.  She starts Monday, working for the Department of Family and Protective Services as a grants technician.

Posted in Family, Work (WORK!!?!??!) | 8 Comments

T is married

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Marchbanks

Let’s see what some of those “despites” actually looked like. Continue reading →

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The Vermeer story

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Marchbanks

For years I’ve hinted at a story around an exhibition of Vermeer’s work. I finally got around to telling the tale. Continue reading →

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