Barbara Thompson

Thursday, January 12, 2022 We went to see the musical Hairspray. As we were driving to Minneapolis, I asked Keith if we had seen the movie. I could not remember a single thing about it, but it made no sense that we would not have seen a movie musical. We are movie fans, we are […]

Wednesday, January 11, 2023 It was an icy start to the day today. School was delayed two hours, while everyone hoped the ice would melt, but it wasn’t, so it became a distance learning day. I woke up, then went back to sleep, then woke up again, then went back to sleep. What a grand

Tuesday, January, 10, 2023 From the Benjin last Thursday: My calendar says The Daddy is twice as old as Alexander (translated from brother speak) (he would never actually call Alexander Alexander) (but I can’t just write Alexander like he would have said it, because it breaks my brain) next Tuesday. You should have a party.

Monday, January 9, 2023 I was off to elementary school to be the media specialist today. I went to an elementary school I have never been to – I had to listen to the map lady tell me how to get there. I have been through the intersection two blocks away many times, having no

Sunday, January 8, 2022 Our final glass projects were colored glasses. There were four mixed colored frit (small ground glass) choices and we ended up with one of each, because I had time to do two glasses. Keith’s is on the left, mine are in the middle, and Alexander’s is on the right. Each of

Saturday, January 7, 2022 Things I was thinking about today: Drivers! C’mon. Follow the rules of the road. If you screw up, it doesn’t mean you can just drive where you aren’t supposed to and make it dangerous for everyone else. Seriously. We almost got taken out by people traveling on the wrong side of

Friday, January 6, 2023 I was back at Woodbury Middle School, subbing for 7th grade science. This teacher is ultra-organized and always has a wonderful plan for me when I am there. I love doing science, because there is always work to be done (free time is a substitute killer), but there is also time

Thursday, January 5, 2022 I always think the 12th day is Epiphany, but if you start counting on Christmas the 12th day is the 5th. I take down the decorations on Ephiphany (if it is at all feasible), but I started early (today) this year. I undecorated our snowman tree. My mom liked snowmen (well,

Wednesday, January 4, 2022 Snow was forecast and it came. Surprise! I saw an official total of 13.5 inches at about 5pm, but it was still snowing – with the opportunity of 2 -4 more inches. School was cancelled – making this a really long winter break. I am sure no one minded. Keith snowblowed

Tuesday, January 3, 2023 Today is my brother-in-law’s birthday, and it was my dad’s birthday. I am thinking good thoughts about both of them. I worked a long day (with no students), handing over all the information to the new guy. He seems like a good guy. It was gratifying that three teachers I like