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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.



Wednesday, May 6, 2020

ANOTHER PROCESSION DOWN THE HIGHWAY OF HEROES IN ONTARIO

The procession to honour the 6 Armed Forces personnel dying in the helicopter crash last week off the coast of Greece occurred May 6 2020.

A somber service at the Trenton base before starting to Toronto along the Highway of Heroes.

Although people were told to stay home, many lined the route- physically distancing of course.

God Bless and keep our personnel.
#highwayofheroes#canadianpersonnel#reflectivethoughtsbybarbara#barbaradimambro

Tuesday, May 5, 2020

MAY 5TH 1945- LIBERATION OF THE NETHERLANDS

It was supposed to be a huge European celebration with some of the remaining veterans going for the celebration.

COVID-19 changed that!
Virtual celebrations and staying home.

Still time to wave our Canadian flags in honour of those that fought for us.

Thank you to the Dutch for all our beautiful tulips.

So if you know a veteran. Send some love.



#liberationintheNetherlands#canadianswerethere#canadahonoursourveterans#thankthedutchforthetulips#reflectivethoughtsbybarbara#barbaradimambro$covid-19

MAY 5TH/ CINCO DE MAYO

Cinco de mayo is a Mexican holiday. Often considered its Independence Day commemorating the victory of the Mexican Army over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla.

For those of us who love Mexico and its people for vacations south, it is an opportunity during this stay at home mandate to have some fun.

So bring out any Mexican souvenirs you have and have a Fiesta.

Eat Mexican food. Make some Tacos. Drink a tequila or a Corona beer.

Have a veggie platter.

Put on some Mexican music. Or any music of choice.

I think I will get my sombero off the wall and have some.
Adios amigos!!
#cincodemayo#may5th#mexicanholiday#celebrating#haveafiesta#reflectivethoughtsbybarbara#barbaradimambro

Saturday, May 2, 2020

THE HUDSON BAY COMPANY TURNS 350 TODAY

The Hudson Bay Company started as a fur trading company in Canada 350 years ago.

Ironically it is now foreign owned by Americans. Go figure!!

Its history is rich and too rich to summarize here. So go online and find the historical references.

It would be a good history lesson for children and teens who need some local history and culture.

The iconic blankets.

Now so many goods with the famous stripes.

Happy Birthday Hudson's Bay!!
#hudsonbaycompany#350yearsinCanada#iconicblankets#buyCanadian#barbaradimambro#reflectivethoughtsbybarbara#getchildrenlearningitshistory

Friday, May 1, 2020

MAY- MY FAVOURITE MONTH DESPITE COVID19

May has always been my favourite month.

I love the budding of the trees, the flowers, the weather usually becomes warmer. A blessing to be outside.

For those at home self isolating, which is the majority of the population, a time to be on a balcony, take a physically distancing walk, sit on the porch, walk around the lawn.

Open the windows and doors to let the fresh air in the house.

But the garden blooming with the spring flowers gives me hope that nature keeps on ticking.

 The scent of these beauties. Hyacinths!
 This group of tulips is always first. I see them from my kitchen.

Daffodils with the joyous yellow.

May- mother's day, an anniversary, a long weekend, time to get outside.
So how will May be this year!!
#may#myfavouritemonth#springflowers#daffodils#tulips#hyacinths#reflectivethoughtsbybarbara#barbaradimambro

Thursday, April 30, 2020

APRIL 2020- COVID-19 MONTH

No matter how we wanted it to be- COVID-19 was the theme and the topic non-stop.

Children kept out of school.

The Class of 2020 told there would be no graduations, no proms and no real end to the school year.

Words like social distancing then physical distancing.

Stay safe.

Be strong.

Unprecedented.

Flatten the curve.

Just stay home!!

Stay home saving lives.

Stop the Spread.

Canada Together.

Wearing a mask.

Wash your hands. Sneeze or cough into your sleeve.

And we can not forget- speaking moistly!!

The messages were bombarded from all directions. It seemed they would never end.

And now we head into May.

Will there be more messages? More concerns about the virus??
What do you think? How was your April?
#april2020#wordsofthequarantine#gettingthroughapandemic#stayingconnected#reflectivethoughtsbybarbara#barbaradimambro#covid-19

Wednesday, April 29, 2020

COVID19-HELP A CANADIAN FARMER-EAT FRENCH FRIES

There was a segment on Your Morning about this very issue.

Apparently there is a glut of french fries. With so many restaurants closed, there is a surplus of potatoes.

People are buying bags but not eating fries.

So eat more french fries to help our potato farmers.

If ordering online, well order some fries too.

French fries can be a comfort food too.
Of course it could be a good time to make some gnocchi too with fresh potatoes.
#frenchfries#eatfrenchfriesduringthepandemic#helpingourCanadianfarmer#putfrenchfriesonyourdiet#reflectivethoughtsbybarbara#barbaradimambro