Barbara Thompson

Monday, November 20, 2023 That’s what I think he is saying…

Sunday, November 19, 2023 We walked through the lights of Rice Park on our way to the Ordway tonight. It was a warm 50 degrees and felt wonderful. The lights were beautiful. Our seats were up high and when we came out at intermission, the view of the park was even more beautiful. Of course,

Saturday, November 18, 2023 My friend, Christina, was Ursula in the community theater production of Little Mermaid at East Central High School in Finlayson. SHE WAS SO GOOD! The whole show was adorable – the costumes especially so! – but she stole the show with her terrific performance. It was general admission, but she said

Friday, November 17, 2023 Please know that Keith is singing “Christmas Belles” to the tune of Silver Bells right now. We went to see this play tonight by Expressions Community theater in Lakeville – the first holiday show of the season. It was set behind the scenes at a Christmas pageant in Texas and was

Thursday, November 16, 2023 Neither Keith nor I have ever seen Stephen Sondheim’s Company. We knew nothing about it, but Keith thought he remembered someone telling him it was weird. Huh. It wasn’t weird. It was terrific. Fabulous cast, great music, and laugh out loud funny a whole bunch of times. Total win.

Wednesday, November 15, 2023 I’ve been working at the program housed in the Valley Creek Mall this week. It is across the street from Woodbury Middle School, where I hung out for years. Each day, at the end of the day, I looked over at the many buses getting ready to leave WMS. I love

Tuesday, November14, 2023 I think that says it all.

Monday, November 13, 2023 Keith and I went to work, and Benjamin and Sean went to Sean’s parents to split and stack wood. Sean’s dad rented a wood splitter, and they went to work. Wow. As it got dark, they packed up and left for home. Bye! Drive safe!

Sunday, November 12, 2023 Eggy B and Oats are visiting from Madison. They did tricks for us. They are very good at tricks – bear standing, and circling, and jumping through hoops and more. They are such good kittens.

Saturday, November 11, 2023 Thank you, Veterans! Sean’s friend made her this sweater with spookable ghosts and skeletons! They glow in the dark! That is great. It is great.