Both my daughters and families gave me a wonderful day.
Lunch with one family.
Dinner with the other one.
Saw 5 of my 6 grandchildren. Sophia was working but we had a phone conversation as her Mom opened her Mother's Day present.
Just good to be with family and the people I love.
#mother'sday#reflectivethoughtsbybarbara#barbaradimambro#beingwithfamilycountsthemost
I am tired so much nonsense coming from America.
So watching our Toronto Maple Leafs play is giving so much needed relief.
Sending messages to my grandsons gives me joy. I can be in their world.
If I take care of my grandchildren then I am taking care of everyone's grandchildren.
At a meeting last night, my Social Work ethics and values came out.
So maybe Canada and the world need more Social Workers to promote and support social justice.
Or just Justice for all the good in the world.
So Canada as I am awake today, I am always challenging myself to try to make this country and the world a better place.
#canada#socialworkers#socialjustice#makingallgoodintheworld#reflectivethoughtsbybarbara#barbaradimambro
Calling us names.
Belittling our Armed Forces.
Accusing us of living off America for decades.
200 billion dollars of what. Deficit. Loans. Lies.
Well perpetuate the lies.
There is one factor that is missing.
Canadians are not pushovers. We will stand our ground.
America does not need us.
Well maybe we do not need them either.
The friendship between the two countries is over. Project 2025 won for America.
It is not our project.
We will come out of all of this stronger.
So what can each individual Canadian do. I will support Canadians coast to coast to coast with purchases. Advocating for our workers.
I will have their back and hopefully they have mine.
Maybe our plants building cars can flex with the skills and machinery to building weapons of war to protect our country and boundaries.
I am tired of the 51st rhetoric. It is school yard bullying.
Time to STFU.
#canadiansarestrong#canadianssupportingcanadians#canadaistiredoftherhetoric#reflectivethoughtsbybarbara#barbaradimambro
In an effort to get out of the house and visit places for photo opportunities, I visited the Mill Pond in Richmond Hill.
A boardwalk, a gazebo and many benches make it a place for locals to visit. The playground for children works well too.
Enjoy the photos. Some better than others. But I am getting out of the house and looking for images to share. Less political talk.
#reflectivethoughtsbybarbara#barbaradimambro#photosatmillpondinrichmondhill#photosmakeastatement#canadagoose#benches#gazebo
A neighbour's tree with its pink plumage is always a delight to see.
I could not resist taking a quick photo with my samsung camera on my phone.
A photo op is a photo op.
#reflectivethoughtsbybarbara#barbaradimambro#spring2025#pinkflowersinthespring#thebeautyofspringfloweringtrees
80 years ago many Canadians were there in the Netherlands helping to liberate that country.
Today men over 100 went back to celebrate with the Dutch.
Always proud of Canada's military record.
Peace comes with a price.
So today's Canada we need to be ready to fight for our own sovereign nation.
We could start with the Auto Industry in helping workers keep their jobs.
#80yearssincetheliberationoftheNetherlands#canadaatwar#supportingourcanadianpeople#supportingtheautoindusry#reflectivethoughtsbybarbara#barbaradimambro
May-my favourite month.
It is the beginning of the summer season even though it is still spring.
The month I was married.
Mother's day.
Long weekend.
The gardens and trees are in full bloom with each week bringing a new array of colour.
Time to plan for the day trips and maybe I will try an overnight.
So looking at local tulip farms to visit. A lavendar farm not far from home.
ROM for the special exhibits.
Maybe McMichael Collection for a day trip.
Of course more photo ops.
So I want my juices to roar. And am dealing with dental issues that I hope will sort themselves out in a timely fashion.
Oh May- bring it on.
#reflectivethoughtsbybarbara##barbaradimambro#maymyfavouritemonth#monthofmywedding#celebratinglifeinmay#willtrytowritemoreabouteverthing.
