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Inspiration for this blog came from my cousin Roy. His daily reflections of the events in his life have been thoughtful and interesting. Family, friends, colleagues are welcome to read my blog.



Monday, April 20, 2026

DAY AT THE ONTARIO VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP AND A MARLIES GAME



Allie's team being interviewed. Fun to watch a granddaughter play with the other girls.




 Volleyball- the Ontario Volleyball Association provincial championships. So many teams from so many levels and so much noise. The cheering. The whistle blowing. 


Late lunch at Brazen Head in Liberty Village


Lots of positive words on the pavement.
A sweet parkette on the way from parking to the restaurant.


First Marlies game.




A good crowd. Playing the Laval Rockets. There were fans speaking French beside us. An interesting day and night.

#volleyball#provincialchampionships#marliesgame#torontoontariocanada#brazenheadirishpub#reflectivethoughtsbybarbara#barbaradimambro


Monday, April 13, 2026

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

Thursday, April 9, 2026

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


Thursday, April 2, 2026

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

Sunday, March 22, 2026

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