Barbara Thompson

A Spoon

Monday, June 17, 2024 When I looked at Emma’s wedding registry to order a shower present, the first thing on the list was mustard spoons. I didn’t even know that was a thing. I said I was going to get one. Keith said she registered for three. I said I was going to get one.

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Wurst Fest

Saturday, June 15, 2024 The second annual Wurst Brass Fest was lots of fun. There were two music sites – inside a giant barn (Festhalle) and outside the Millstream Brewing Company. Keith played with the Sheldon Theater Brass band as well as the Metro Brass Quintet (twice – in and out). I stayed inside all

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Amana Colonies

Friday, June 14, 2024 Hello from Iowa. We had a nice drive down today, through the countryside. We had some highway time, but lots of two lane roads and green hills. It is the second annual Wurst Brass Festival here in the Amana Colonies. Keith played flugelhorn with the Sheldon band. They played two matches

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Home Again Again

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 Nancy and I went to see brother Dave and sister-in-law Jayne’s new kitchen, which is under construction. IT IS FABULOUS! I took pictures with Nancy’s phone, because of course I never remember to take mine. I then did not remember to text the pictures to myself. It doesn’t matter, because they

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