FATHERS COME IN MANY SHAPES AND SIZES

Father's Day is an important time to reflect on all the fathers in our lives.

Natural Dads.

Stepdads.

Uncles and Friends who are like a father.

Men who want to be fathers.

Fathers who have lost a child.

Fathers no longer with us.

Then the father of our children and grandchildren.

Knowing that Dad and all he has done. The many moments not caught on camera.

The wisdom from the Dad. The love.

How are you celebrating Father's Day?
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THE SALVATION OF A DAILY WALK DURING COVID-19

Okay I always was a walker. Walked to work and home. Walking while retired.

However I have noticed that walking during COVID-19 reaches a new level for many people.

In our area physical distancing is easy as there are not crowds on the sidewalks where we walk.

So it makes it relaxing.

I carry a mask on my wrist just in case it is needed if walking by a group of people.

I do not walk by the bus shelter at Major Mackenie and Yonge as I do not know who was standing there before I arrived. So I cut across the little grass area to the sidewalk to go west.

I have noticed many more people have taken up the walk. Couples. Some people look like they have not walked in years. Stiff!!

Articles in ZOOMER have said brisk walking helps with a longer life expectancy. So brisk walking for some.

But not for me. Yes I walk faster on my walk. But I do not try to increase my heart rate.

WHY? I enjoy being out of the house. I like the birds and the view and the fresh air. I just like being out of the house.

It is so difficult to go anywhere without the fear of contracting COVID-19 but my walk is less of a risk.

So walking. My little walk to the mailbox in the afternoon helps with another venture out of the house. Sometimes chatting at a distance with a neighbour or two. The social thing is good too.

Remember any and all social interactions help with mental well being.

So do you walk? Does it help with your COVID-19 funk??
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JUNE AND SLOW REOPENING-IT WILL WORK

Life with COVID19 is doable.

Many activities can be enjoyed with physical distancing and wearing a mask.

Grocery store visits are still somewhat of a nightmare. Discount ones especially. The smaller overpriced markets are easier.

So to decide on spending more on grocery items with the smaller market, home delivery with shipping costs or to venture out to the stores.

Using up the supplies and resources at hand is a good idea. Trying to buy what is needed and can be eaten.

Helping and being with the grandchildren is the next step. Starting with a day then eventually moving on to a sleepover.

Doable but slowly to make it safe.

What are your thoughts about the slow reopening??
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NOTHING LIKE A HUG

Had wonderful visits by my bubble family groups. Some members wearing masks.

Hugs with no direct face encounters.

On grandson said he could hug me forever. Love him!
Oh a hug means so much.
#hug#socialbubblesopenup#reflectivethoughtsbybarbara#barbaradimambro

THE SOCIAL BUBBLE OPENS A LITTLE- OH COVID -19

So we have to decide who will be in our social bubble to help to continue to stop the spread of COVID-19.

Wearing masks. Physically distancing. These will continue to be the norm.

Hugs without kissing a face is a good thing. Hug to the side.

Oh yes the hand washing. It was always a good thing anyway.

I will still limit my social outings. My walk is good as I do not encounter lots of people. I carry one of my masks on my wrist in case I need it. Handy.

I will be making some more cloth masks for me and my immediate family. Waiting for the supply of interfacing fusible lining to arrive. I also want to use it to start some small quilting projects.

So the grandchildren can come by and visit us and vice versa. A visit in the backyard still distancing will be the norm for some time to come. Outdoor air is the best.

My visits to stores is limited. I still order some products online and have them delivered. Like the canned peaches.

The Premier said there will be no social bubble police. He respects that people will be responsible.

The bottom line is that we want to stay well and help rid the community of transmissions as much as possible.

Life goes on as well as the beat!!
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JUNE- COVID19, RACIAL UNREST AND THE BEAT GOES ON

The beat goes on and on and on.

The stress of COVID19 exacerbated by the death of George Floyd has made June a month to remember.

Searching our souls and hearts and heads to continue to make this world better by justice, sensitivity and awareness.

Reading the number of COVID deaths worldwide.

The good news is the measures of staying a part have worked to reduce but not alleviate the curve is good.

Opening up slowly and reconnecting slowly is working slowly.

The new normal. Wearing a mask. But they now come in so many designs and colours we can be trendy too as well as safe.

Being outside. Hearing the birds sing.

But one joy in the last day. A beautiful yellow butterfly at my purple wild flowers in my wild backyard jungle.

I must get my camera next time and snap a photo or two.
#racialunrest#covid19#seeinggoodthingsinlife#socialawareness#beingcarefulwithreopening#safetyfirst#wearingamaskcanbetrendy#reflectivethoughtsbybarbara#barbaradimambro

JUNE AND ITS PURPLE FLOWERS

Flowers are a way to love the world. They can smell nice. Look pretty. Cheer you up.

Amidst my jungle of a backyard, the colours emerge. They invite the butterflies and birds too!
Why purple? It is the colour for healing.
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