As the first car pulls into the drop-off area in front of Chickahominy Middle School in Hanover County each morning, John Savage knows just who’s headed his way. “Bear is…
Author: Margaret Thompson
Margaret Thompson
Margaret Thompson never thought she’d be a business owner (or a mom for that matter!), but after realizing a need for a high quality, content-focused magazine for Richmond area families, she dove in! With twenty years of marketing and project management under her belt, she pulls all of the pieces together each month to get RFM out to our eager readers. Mom of two young boys, Margaret and her husband Chris live in Hanover County.
As I mentioned in my last note, RFM has switched to printing every other month, and I’m not gonna lie, it’s been an adjustment! This issue in particular has my…
A feel-good and relatable romantic buddy story. Having enjoyed Emily Henry’s 2020 New York Times best-selling novel Beach Read, I decided to stay on the Henry train and read her…
Greetings, Friends! As you read through this issue, you can practically smell spring popping off of the pages, and I for one can’t wait for the warmer weather and longer…
Mitch Albom strikes emotional gold, again. It’s hard to believe it’s been twenty-five years since Mitch Albom’s first book, Tuesdays With Morrie, was originally published, the one that turned the…
Greetings, readers, and warm wishes for a bright year ahead. After looking back at some of my past January notes, I think I’m finally ready to stop making far-fetched resolutions…
I know you’re like me, looking forward to a more normal Thanksgiving and holiday season after the very different 2020 versions. Never in a million years would I have imagined…
As we say goodbye to summer and hello to crisp autumn air, pumpkins, and changing leaves, I am reminded of another fall, twelve years ago. That’s when we published our…
I wish I was more of a history buff, but since I’m not, I can honestly say that reading a true story about World War II wasn’t high on my…
If you’re looking for a cool (as in air-conditioned and featuring inspiring exhibits!), educational, and free family experience this summer – with ample parking and stunning views of the city…
This summer read is a true page turner. Too Good to Be True, the follow-up to Carola Lovering’s debut novel, Tell Me Lies, is a perfect summer beach read and…
A welcomed family visit to the Science Museum of Virginia after a yearlong pandemic-induced hiatus included a visit to their current traveling exhibition, Mental Health: Mind Matters. This in-depth look…
