Category Archives: Personal History

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

It’s almost here

Posted on February 13, 2009 by Marchbanks

It’s L’s 49th birthday and our 25th anniversary. So we’re gonna go do something. Continue reading →

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It seems to be my week for things to burn down

Posted on February 4, 2009 by Marchbanks

The house where I lived as a freshman burned last Saturday. Continue reading →

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T does a Brave Sir Robin

Posted on September 10, 2008 by Marchbanks

I think getting the hell away from the coast, along about now, is just a fine idea. Continue reading →

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Writer’s Block:  Your Username

Posted on August 18, 2008 by Marchbanks

Why did you choose your user name?  Is there any special meaning or story behind it? Continue reading →

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No, the Governor’s Mansion was NOT uninsured

Posted on June 12, 2008 by Marchbanks

The State of Texas INSURES ITSELF instead of using third-party insurance carriers. Continue reading →

Posted in Austin, Current Events | 2 Comments

For my non-local readers . . . the local news

Posted on June 9, 2008 by Marchbanks

“Texas Governor’s Mansion burns; arson suspected” Continue reading →

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And kinda apropos of the previous post

Posted on April 13, 2008 by Marchbanks

We decided to go through North Carolina this time, ’cos L thought I would enjoy seeing the Old Salem Museums & Gardens, and it seemed friendier for M than Colonial Williamsburg would be. Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Personal History, Travel | 3 Comments

Who was I named for?

Posted on April 7, 2008 by Marchbanks

It’s a fun story and at least 88% true. Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Genealogy, Personal History | 6 Comments

Not holding on all that well

Posted on February 14, 2008 by Marchbanks

My tolerance for front-line tech and customer idiocy is way down, and I’m not filtering my responses worth a good goddamn. Continue reading →

Posted in Empire, Family, Work (WORK!!?!??!) | 11 Comments

T gets changed, too

Posted on February 8, 2008 by Marchbanks

T has been anticipating her move to managing a larger store. Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Work (WORK!!?!??!) | 3 Comments