May 29, 2006 
In 1993, I purchased my first personal computer.
One of my first installations was a dos-based version of Quicken. Thus began a relationship that has lasted thirteen years, to this point.
While not without its quirks and annoyances (like your best friend), the fact is that Quicken contin... continue reading...
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undisputed leader April 22, 2005 
I'm a cat person. Always have been, always will be. So when my wife said she'd like to get a small dog, you can understand how my world was going to be changed. Not that I have anything against man's best friend, you understand. I'm just happier if he lives with someone else, that's all. But sin... continue reading...
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Shopping January 29, 2005 
Growing up, I enjoyed reading a series of books that my uncle had passed on to me. The books were "The Hardy Boys", a series of juvenile mysteries that were made for young readers. Those books made for some great reading (and they still do). Recently I was looking for some ... continue reading...
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world famous scientist October 12, 2004 
Today's Family First site is one that comes to us courtesy of one of our readers, Bob Simmons. He mentioned this site when he visited another of the Family First sites, so I thought I would check it out, and see if it was as good as it sounded. It is a great techy site for all ranges of experience (or... continue reading...
August 21, 1999 
This year is the 40th anniversary of an American icon, one who is so famous she is recognized by her first and only name: Barbie. But the FamSite today is not about her or her anniversary. It is about the long suffering friend of hers, one who is just about as old, and is just about as famous. It... continue reading...
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