Category Archives: Personal History

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

I have a cool daughter

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Marchbanks

And son-in-law, for that matter. Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Food and Cooking, Minutiae | 2 Comments

Holidays make Teh Dramaz

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Marchbanks

I told her to come or don’t as she saw fit. Continue reading →

Posted in Family | 2 Comments

Another Thanksgiving survival post

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Marchbanks

So I went out and bought a $93 standing rib roast. Continue reading →

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At home, alone

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Marchbanks

I wish I could think of ways not to feel this isolated, but at the moment I don’t really see how. Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Work (WORK!!?!??!) | 7 Comments

Since the last time

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Marchbanks

If I ever get to meet Lyle Lovett, I must remember to thank him for writing “Since the Last Time.” Continue reading →

Posted in Austin, Personal History, Volunteer | 1 Comment

I aten’t dead

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Marchbanks

Although it seems like half the state is afire, the bit of it that contains me and mine isn’t so. Continue reading →

Posted in Austin, Current Events | 8 Comments

It POURED today

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Marchbanks

While the rain was hugely needed, and will help, it doesn’t come close to getting us out of the woods. Continue reading →

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T makes it official

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Marchbanks

Jimmy proposed to her last week, and she has her ring. Continue reading →

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Unplug them people

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Marchbanks

Actually seeing the end hurts badly, more than I knew . . . . Continue reading →

Posted in Austin, Music, Personal History | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments

I feared this would happen

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Marchbanks

L was laid off today, part of a ten percent headcount reduction in her agency.

Posted in Family, Work (WORK!!?!??!) | Tagged , , , , | 12 Comments