Reed Barber

A Waggish Thought

If I die after I pay my rent, sit me on the couch til the 30th.

Another Proud Parent Update

School staff selected Madison to receive the 2024 Outstanding Student Award. Presented by Bakersfield Scottish Rite Masons. Woot Woot! Pictures

I Say

If you got an eye for photography; it doesn’t matter WTF camera you use. Just have fun!

It's Graduation Season!

Going to take over the world someday!

Caddyfile example

How to add multiple websites to a caddy webserver. Caddyfile example

Sequoia Beasties

The latest winter storm that moved across the Sequoia / Kings Canyon brought heaps of snow!

I just used the word unbeknownst in a email.

Currently reading: Fancy Bear Goes Phishing by Scott J. Shapiro 📚

December 31, 2023

Today is 123123. Won’t happen again until 2123.

According to numerology, this specific number sequence meaning is that your guardian angel is letting you know your self-growth has been acknowledged and you are ready for your next step.

Day Trip to Solvang Ca

If you are looking for a unique getaway, the historic Danish village of Solvang offers the best of the Santa Ynez Valley

Old West Cinnamon Rolls. - Pismo Beach, CA

This is a must stop in Pismo Beach! Wake up to the sound of surf and feel the breeze fresh off the ocean and know the bakers at Old West Cinnamon Rolls are rolling out dough.

Adiós FB

Hooray For me! I deleted my account! :) It was a cool thing when I was in my younger years, but today, it’s become a cesspool of hate. One of the best decisions I’ve made…. Later Zuck!

Bakersfield Condors - Christmas Season Game

The annual Teddy Bear toss game. Fans are encouraged to bring teddy bears or other stuffed toys to the game, and to throw them onto the ice when the home team scores its first goal. Toys will then be donated to local hospitals and organizations for children.

Spooky Goblins & Ghouls

Halloween shenanigans in process!

Happy Friday!

Celebrating wife’s 48th birthday today. Jizzy digs the flowers

Jizzy with Flowers

A Cool Muir Quote

The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness. –John Muir

Dealey Plaza

JFK Memorial, Dallas Texas: The location of the assassination of John F. Kennedy in 1963; 30 minutes after the shooting, Kennedy was pronounced dead at Parkland Memorial Hospital

Greer County, Oklahoma

40+ years ago I crawled all over this water fountain during family vacations. I was always on the hunt for cheap entertainment. Fond memories of Mangum, Ok

Old county court house, Mangum Ok

Magnolia Market and its famous landmark silos

Magnolia Market at the Silos, commonly called Magnolia Market, is a shopping complex that encompasses two city blocks in downtown Waco, Texas. It is marked by two 120’ high silos, built in 1950 as part of the Brazos Valley Cotton Oil Company. LOVE the Texas Sweet tea #wow Waco, TX

Texas Sweet tea

Wheels UP!

Good morning LA. On our way to the Lone Star State. See ya soon Austin.

Sunrise airplane view of LA

Heading to the airport for a early bird flight to Austin . I need COFFEE

How much should a computer cost?

Either nothing or just around $200, I say. I use a ThinkPad X220 ($90 on eBay). if you are buying things on Amazon, you’re doing it wrong.

Summer Vacation: Texas!

Making travel arrangements for a weeklong Texas road trip. Beginning in Austin, Waco, Dallas, and ending in San Antonio. Maybe a quick trip to Oklahoma as well.

Visalia, California Rail Yard

Loading renewable diesel the old fashioned way. Each rail car holds approximately 3.5 truck loads.

I Did A Thing..

Purchased a hybrid vehicle this go around. Loving the “Star Trek” sounds while in battery mode. Sounds bizarre! Getting 50mpg is pretty sweet!