ANYONE ELSE TIRED OF THE CURRENT STATE OF AFFAIRS IN THE WORLD- I JUST WANT PEACE FOR ALL

 With the kids back to school, it is time to think about Fall goals.

I find myself watching news and feeling nauseated at times.

The American political scene and the slide into Fascism hurts my soul. To think that the relationship with Canada is permanently severed. 

Then our own politics and the Conservative leader wanting to end the Foreign Worker Program. Hello who do you think picks our food that Canadians do not want to do that work. 

Health Care needs so many workers too.

The wars. The allies with Russia, China and North Korea are scary. What is it about Slovakia? Remember 1968 when Soviet tanks rolled into Czechoslovakia! Now they are divided into two countries.

Keep your friends close but your enemies closer.

People in Ukraine. People in Gaza. The earthquakes in the world.

So I feel helpless often. But not hopeless.

I really do hope that through this chaos we will come out the other side.

#newsisharmfultooursouls#foreignworkerprogramisvitalforcanadianeconomy#becarefulofwhoisanallytowhom#keepyourfriendsclosebutyourenemiescloser#reflectivethoughtsbybarbara#barbaradimambro

SEPTEMBER-THE TRANSITION MONTH-MORE LIKE A NEW YEAR THAN NEW YEAR'S

 September with the beginning of cooler weather brings the the busyness of the month.

Back to School

Back from the cottage.

Meetings start up after a summer break.

Garden needs major cleanup.

For me, waiting for some good monetary news. Trying to plan some new year trips if I have the finances.

Getting rid of stuff and really looking to where the next place would be.

The transition to accept the days are getting shorter again.

But also Birthdays this month to celebrate.

My weight is down due to some exercise and diet control.

So September bring it on.

I am ready.

BACK TO SCHOOL EVOKES SO MANY MEMORIES AND THOUGHTS

 Watching the news of students arriving for residence in Toronto's universities.

Back to school supplies in flyers and email ads.

Thinking of my grandchildren going back to school.

I liked school and missed classes when I finally graduated in 1975 with my Masters degree.

November was different. There were no exams or essays needing to be written.

First day in class. First days on campus.

I hope all the children and big children enjoy their school year.

#schoolmemories#backtoschool#firstdayinclass#Ilikedschool#reflectivethoughtsbybarbara#barbaradimambro

THESE ARE A FEW OF MY FAVOURITE THINGS!!

 Always loved the song from the Sound of Music. A few of my favourite things.

One of my favourite movies. Out of Africa

On my Sunday walk by the library one of my favourite buildings

Elephant.

Colour purple.

Quiet Sunday walks.

Peaches with chocolate ice cream.

#favouritethings#elephants#sundaywalks#reflectivethingsbybarbara#barbaradimambro

MUSKOKA CHAIRS FROM THE SUMMER OUTINGS 2025

 

A pink chair in Unionville

At the Dairy Queen in Richmond Hill.

Richmond Hill- Mill Pond.

Richmond Green in the spring.

I think I like the pink one the best.

#muskokachairs#richmondhill#reflectivethoughtsbybarbara#barbaradimambro

A SUNDAY MORNING WALK-A POEM BY BARBARA

 QUIET MORNING WALK

MY FAVOURITE DAY TO WALK

SUNDAY

THE STILLNES IN THE AIR

REDUCED TRAFFIC

THE EARLY MORNING VIBES IN MY SOUL

EMBRACING THE WALK WITH LITTLE DISTRACTIONS

REDUCED HUMANITY

IS WHAT I CRAVE SOMETIMES

THE LIBRARY, THE CONDOS, THE HOMES

WITH PEOPLE SLEEPING

I STRUT ALONE WITH MY WEIGHTS AND BACKWARDS BASEBALL CAP

RELISHING IN MY PACE AS EACH TIME I WALK I BECOME STRONGER

UP THE HILL

AROUND THE LIBARY

ALONG MAJOR MAC

THROUGH THE LITTLE PARK

I KISS ON THE PLAQUE ON THE BENCH

ALONG HARDING 

DOWN ADDISON 

THEN HOME

Barbara Di Mambro

August 17, 2025

VE IN EUROPE- 80 YEARS SINCE THAT DAY

 August 15, 1945.

Victory in Europe after a gruesome 6 years of war,

To remember. To honour all who fought. To remember the atrocities.

Adolph's folks saw the war in Italy.

Family friends had people who were there.

My Dad fought in the war.

The rebuilding that had to occur.

We must learn from history. We must remember all that it brought.

#veineurope#august151945#rememberingallwhofought#rememberingallwhosurvived#reflectivethoughtsbybarbara#barbaradimambro