March is the month of change.
Warm then cold then warm again.
But I always see it as new beginnings.
Clean the house.
Prepare for Easter/
Decide on what needs to be done next.
Get organizing and ready for the next steps in my life.
#reflectivethoughsbybara#barbaradimambro#marchthemonthofnewbeginnings
I understand we do not want nuclear war.
But the war on Iran by the United States and Israel is wrong. It is trying to drag the world into the conflict.
Not a defensive but a preemptive strike.
We need to support Ukraine and have that war settled with peaceful and doable resolution for the Ukrainian people. Sudan needs support. I care about their children.
We have our issues and need to improve the lives of all Canadians.
I support the Canadian stand that we will not be dragged into an American conflict.
I support our stand to do what is right for the Canadian people.
We must support our workers. We must stand up against violence of all kinds.
We must get clean water for all.
We want Alberta to be a part of Canada, always.
We want Quebec to be a part of Canada, always.
Finding new trading partners. Distancing from the United States reliance for trade and our economy.
Staying connected as they are our neighbours but knowing the trust is gone.
Allowing differences of opinions. Allowing differing political views but not at the cost of hurting anyone.
As was seen with Tumbler Ridge all political leaders showed up for the community there.
We already have a trade war with the United States. We did not ask for that war.
We support Mexico. We support Cuba. We respect their sovereignty.
We do not a malignant Administration to try to dictate to the world. Why should less than 5% of the world's population try to control the other 95%?
I needed to state my mind today. I need to stand up for the children of the world.
What are your thoughts on the world's conflicts right now?
#IdonotagreewiththeIranAmericanIsraeliwar#protectallachildren#canadaneedstotakecareofallcanadians#Alberta#Quebec#didnotaskforthetradewar#protectingcanada#reflectivethoughtsbybarbara#barabaradimambeo
I have embraced more hockey in the last few years because I have grandsons who play the game.
The deliberate hit on Auston Matthews that gave him a substantial injury was just mean.
If it happened on the street to me, the police would have charged the assailant.
In hockey, it is just a 5 game suspension.
The same player also took out Crosby during the Olympic game.
Taking out star players with such force is not okay. Condoning violence should not be part of the hockey world.
Checking and allowable defense is part of the hockey world. Learning such actions is part of the hockey player's world. I get that. I see it in the younger crowd. That thump on the boards keeps us awake.
But wanting to injure healthy players is just violence. Let's not call it clean playing.
To see Auston who is such a great player having to heal is wrong.
Always a Leaf fan. But also caring about clean hits and following some other star players to stay well.
As a retired health care worker, caring about the health and well being of people is part of my blood.
So an injure Matthews hurts my soul. He deserves health and well being.
I do hope his knee heals as well as it can. I do hope the medical team around him do a great job. Like I always hope the health care teams around everyone who needs care gets it.
So what do you think. Is it assault? Or is it just hockey?
#austonmatthews#kneeinjury#assaultorjusthockety#checkinginhockeyokay#learningtoplaycleanly#reflectivethoughtsbybarbara#barbaradimambro
How many times have you been tempted to retort sarcastically or say something mean then you stop yourself?
It is not a bad thing.
It just makes the world a better place. Changing harsh words with less harsh words helps.
I find not responding to the negativity on Social Media is good. If I don't like something, I just write BOT? I do think so many of the long winded comments are BOTS or TROLLS so why respond.
Making compliments. Be courteous. Listen before reacting.
Making the world a better place starts with being better.
Not to be a pushover or a wimp or afraid is not what I am saying.
But not being one of the bad guys or gals is what I am saying.
Also- limit how much socializing is needed in your life.
If I am not around negative people then I do not need to respond.
How about you? Any thoughts?
#saysomethingniceornotatall#reflectivethoughtsbybarbara#barbaradimambro
Okay being at a arena with High School students rooting for their team was so much fun.
Aurora High School had a first final game at the ACC-Aurora Community Centre March 3, 2026 against the team from Keswick.
The crowd of students with horns and loud cheers would stand behind the goalie to distract him. When they changed ends, the whole crowd would go to the opposite end to continue.
I understand he is the President. You laughed at his joke- misogyny at its best. In the boys will be boys locker room
But the picture of all the "boys" smiling behind him sends a clear message.
You support him. You are a Trumper. You are Maga.
Please don't say we are athletes, we do not do politics.
Yes you do, it is politics. Always and forever.
The players returning to Canadian NHL teams are tainted in my eyes.
Our Toronto Maple Leafs with our America first captain- Auston Matthews is tainted in my eyes now.
He made it very clear. He can be proud to be American. No problem.
I am a proud Canadian.
But to say he is not political. Well in my eyes you are Maga and a Trumper now.
You supported him.
A pedophile.
A convicted felon.
An administration that wants women to return to the kitchen.
An administration that wants to take the vote from women.
An administration that threatens other countries sovereignty especially Canada and Greenland.
Not political. But no little crumb to validate how Canadians may be feeling.
What is very sad, however, is the fact the President used the team for his own gain, not really celebrating the team but himself.
Ottawa Senators with its American players. How do you feel?
The world geopolitical climate has been thrown on its head. As players you had a chance to support the feelings of the world.
Being a proud American but also supporting how others are feeling would have been nice.
What I am seeing is many men who had remained silent speaking up and supporting all the women and yes men in their lives.
Men who are tired of misogyny and being thrown in the bath water with all those men
Thank you for speaking up. Thank your for partnering with women. We are partners in life. Supporting all that is good.
I know it is just Hockey. But the picture counts. Young men supporting him.
I am disappointed as it is the year 2026.
As Canadians, well maybe we will be less supportive of the America only players on our teams. Just saying.
#torontomapleleafs#austonmatthews#ottawsenators#nationalhockeyleague#supportingtrumpinavisualphotowithhim#misogynyatitsbest#womenareoffended#Iamdisappointedasitistheyear2026#sureitisjusthockeybutnotpolitical#okaytobeaproudamericanorcanadian#supportingapedophile#supportingaconvictedfelon#canadaisasovereignnatarion#reflectivethoughtsbybarbara#barbaradimambro
Canada came home with 21 medals. Loved all our athletes regardless of a medal win.
To compete on the world stage with the best of the best.
Our Dance team with their bronze. Wonderful for Piper Gilles who came back from cancer to compete so well. Paul Poirier her partner and great supporter.
Our hockey teams with their silver medals after a hard fought battles.
McDavid, Spooner, Phillip-Poulin, Marner, Crosby and the list goes on.
Silver lining with golden hearts.
Our speed skaters. Our skiers. Our curlers.
Those who did their personal best. Love them all.
#2026olympics#hockey#curling#sking#speedskating#reflectivethoughtsbybarbara#barbaradimambro
