ARTEMIS 2 SPLASHDOWN THOUGHTS

 Does anyone else miss following the Artemis 2 mission?

I feel like a huge positive event is over.

So many wonderful moments. Like naming a crater on the moon CARROLL.

The crew were so positive and human.

Our Canadian Jeremy Hansen was well so Canadian.

I even found myself clapping on Friday when it was announced they had a visual of the ORION coming to earth.

The relief knowing they made it back to earth.

The people on the naval ship greeting them and bringing them from the capsule to the ship were thrilled.

Mission control was jubilant and excited to know they had a successful mission.

I am sure the families were glad to have their loved ones back.

In this horrible geopolitical climate, a positive event and story that put smiles on our faces and joy in our hearts.

What are your thoughts on this wonderful feat?

#artemis2#jeremyhansen#tothemoonandback#awonderfulnewsstory#houston#missioncontrol#reflectivethoughtsbybarbara#barbaradimambro

GEOPOLITICAL SITUATION JUST KEEPS GETTING WORSE

 What is wrong with our neighbour to the south?

Why are they allowing the threats to the world to prevail?

Iran and its people have a right to existence.

I always think of the children in the world. 

Children should not face war.

I can only do what I can in my area of the world.

Pray for peace.

#reflectivethoughtsbybarbara#barbaradimambro#geopoliticalsituationjustkeepsgettingworse#prayforpeace#canadaneedstostandtallandbeitsownnation

TORONTO BLUE JAYS START THE SEASON AND IT'S BEEN 50 YEARS

 

Well I am proud of our Toronto Blue Jays.

We are winning some. Losing some. But it is just a start to the season.

I will be going to a game in May for Mother's Day.

I will get to see the remodeled Rogers Centre.

#bluejays#canada'steam#reflectivethoughtsbybarbara#barbaradimambro

EASTER 2026

 

Celebrating Easter with family.

A festive dinner.

11 of us eating, chatting and laughing.

Life's blessing.

#eaater2026#reflectivethoughtsbybarbara#barbaradimambro#hamandpineapple#peas#lotsofveggies

MARCH WENT OUT LIKE A LION AND APRIL IS SLOWLY WARMING UP

 April is here. Birthdays in my family.

Easter to celebrate.

Hopefully will resolve some personal matters.

Some of my fence is down.

TV has some issues and may need a new one.

But life is good.

How is your April starting?

#April#easter#aprilbirthdays#reflectivethoughtsbybarbara#barbaradimambro

GRIEF NEVER REALLY GOES AWAY-IT JUST CHANGES DIRECTION

 Grief does not have a time limit.

Your loved one will always be missed. 

The initial intensity goes away. Grief just changes direction.

It comes up with a song, a memory, a favourite day.

Missing someone who was loved is lifelong.

So remembering all the little things about Adolph is okay. And giving a kiss to his plaque in the park is okay.

#griefchangesdirection#reflectivethoughtsbybarbara#barbaradimambro

MARCH- THE MORNING WALKS STARTED AGAIN TODAY

 I was walking as much as I could over the winter. But boots and slippery sidewalks or roads did not appeal to me.

So this morning I started my Spring walking. 30 minutes up the hill around the library through the park then along the road back to my house.

The birds were singing.

The field is flattened from the weight of the winter snow.

Not many people, just those walking their dogs that I go out of my way to avoid.

Adolph's plaque survived the winter and still on the bench.

I always give it a little kiss. I know- I am lame.

The ground is so brown but there is hope being spring that the world will liven up again.

Oh, those walks. Good exercise but better for the soul.

#reflectivethoughtsbybarbara#barbaradimambro#morningwalks#plaqueinthepark#thebirdsweresinging