Barbara Thompson

Sunday, December, 10, 2023 We enjoyed a matinee of a delightful play set in the servants’ area two years after Lizzy and Mr. Darcy from Pride and Prejudice got married. I have only a passing knowledge of P&P (I saw the Kiera Knightley one, whenever it came out), but it didn’t matter. It was funny […]

Saturday, December 9, 2023 We decided to get Alexander a hot water heater for Christmas. The one in his house was ancient when he moved in and has not gotten any newer, so we decided to be proactive and get it replaced. He sent a message on Tuesday that it was leaking a bit; he

Friday, December 8, 2023 We went to see the show Wrapped Up in Red at the Phipps. As we walked into the theater, I asked Keith what kind of show it was. He had no idea. I had no idea. Interesting sometimes when we buy season tickets in the spring what comes up in December.

Thursday, December 7, 2023 Keith has been practicing for this concert for weeks. After Hours Big Band played as part of the Spring Lake Park concert series and he said it was going to be the hardest concert he had ever played. He had a LOT of high notes. He asked for a mic for

Wednesday, December 6, 2023 We went to the little Woodbury mall and there was a sleigh! I assume sometimes there is Santa or someone or something happening with the sleigh, but it was close to 9pm and no one was around but us. We sat in the sleigh for a while. I am really good

Tuesday, December 5, 2023 I saw a picture last year of a little tree-shaped thing made out of food cans. So, I saved cans (in a year, I didn’t quite save all 100, so I got some from Maren, Alexander, and Sean). Then I set them on the floor, shaped like a tree, and left

Monday, December 4, 2023 Keith and I always take a day off in December to shop at the Mall of America. It started when the boys were little little and we would send them to Gramma’s house for an overnight trip. Usually we are done with our shopping before we go – it falls later

Sunday, December 3, 2023 *** serious sadness included today *** We drove over to Chippewa Falls, WI, today to hear our friend Mike’s band, Northwinds Brass Band. Mike arranged two new songs for the band, and we looked forward to hearing them. They were both very good and we enjoyed the whole concert. Keith helped

Saturday, December 2. 2023 Right after we saw Monroe Crossing in the fall, I checked their schedule to see when we could see them again. Luckily, they have a Christmas show and we went tonight. I enjoy the bluegrass music, but I really, really enjoy watching each of the players. I sure like to listen

Friday, December 1, 2023 We went to the Meetinghouse Church in Edina for a brass band concert tonight. We sat in the balcony and the sound just rose and flooded the air around us. They played a medley from Polar Express and I was just lost in the beauty of the music. Well done.