Category Archives: Family

Wednesday March 11, 2020

Posted on 11 March 2020 by Barbara Fritchman Thompson

I drove down to Winston late yesterday afternoon to meet Al and Frances at Fratellis restaurant for her birthday dinner. It’s a nice Italian Steakhouse for special occasions. I was back home by 8:15 pm. It rained a bit on … Continue reading →

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Tuesday March 10, 2020

Posted on 10 March 2020 by Barbara Fritchman Thompson

Big Happy 60th birthday wishes to my sister. 42 degrees and raining this morning. The sun came out later in the morning. Now it’s partly cloudy and 60 degrees. I volunteered at the bookstore this morning,

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Saturday February 22, 2020

Posted on 22 February 2020 by Barbara Fritchman Thompson

Sunshine, blue skies, and temperatures in the low 50’s today. We spent a leisurely morning at home then left after lunch to drive over to Wytheville, VA; about an hour from here. From there we drove to Galax, Va to … Continue reading →

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Wednesday February 19, 2020

Posted on 19 February 2020 by Barbara Fritchman Thompson

38 degrees, partly cloudy, and calm this morning when I left for Winston. I had my yearly eye doctor visit at 10:30. All is well. Enough change in my vision to order new lenses. I like the frames I bought … Continue reading →

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Saturday January 18, 2020

Posted on 18 January 2020 by Barbara Fritchman Thompson

35 degrees and cloudy this morning. We were under inclement weather watch from 5 am this morning to 7 pm tonight. I had made plans to meet Frances and Al in Winston earlier in the week. I put a load … Continue reading →

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Saturday December 28, 2019

Posted on 28 December 2019 by Barbara Fritchman Thompson

Another warm day with temperatures making it to 60 degrees this afternoon. Frances and Al left for home around 11. I’v missed Bob a lot during the holidays so having them here makes it extra special. We had a lot … Continue reading →

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Friday December 27, 2019

Posted on 27 December 2019 by Barbara Fritchman Thompson

44 with mostly cloudy skies and a slight breeze. High in the upper 50’s today. We’ve spent a leisurely morning watching TV and relaxing. Not sure what we will do the rest of the day. Lunch is a combination of … Continue reading →

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Thursday December 26, 2019

Posted on 26 December 2019 by Barbara Fritchman Thompson

Another warm and sunny day. We did small projects this morning. Frances and Al brought up a new decorative piece to hang on the wall in their bedroom. Al hung that and replace the broken handle on the dryer with … Continue reading →

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Wednesday December 25, 2019

Posted on 25 December 2019 by Barbara Fritchman Thompson

Merry Christmas. Sunny today with a slight breeze and temperatures in the mid 50’s. We are spending the day eating finger foods and opening presents. There are always funny stories to tell about the finding of gifts.

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Tuesday December 24, 2019

Posted on 24 December 2019 by Barbara Fritchman Thompson

41 degrees, sunny, and calm when I left for the gym this morning. Joyce and I decided it was not worth opening the bookstore. After getting back home I washed the car. It was nasty. No rain in sight for the … Continue reading →

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