Porte Photos’ Daily Pic: Wednesday, January 7th, 2026 – Orthodox Christmas Day

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“A house
is not a home
until it has a dog”

~ Gerald Durrell
Conservationist and author
Born on: 7th January 1925

Porte Ponderings:

At about 17 years old, Rickie is still my constant companion. He adopted me in February 2014 when he was 5 1/2 years old. The Tampa Animal Shelter was going to do a mass euthanasia of dogs. Thank goodness the DUV Radio Station sponsored the dog adoptions. Rickie was my $20 dog.

We’re back in Florida, his home state for the rest of the winter. Rickie could barely go outside at Porte Photos. The snow was so thick and the cold was so cold his back legs would freeze up and not move.

Here at Sleepy Hollow, he’s like a puppy again. Rolling on his back, wagging his tail, joyfully hopping around, seeing his old friends….

But he still has to find the spot closest to where I am ❤

Time to book an appointment for a haircut. His winter style is too hot🔥

Porte Photos’ Daily Pic: Tuesday, December 30th, 2025 – BACON DAY

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“If nothing
around you changes,
change the things
that are around you”

~ Tyrese Gibson
Singer and songwriter
Born on: 30th December 1978

Porte Ponderings:

Ice and snow everywhere you go.

2025 we weren’t able to go to Florida because there were no rentals available in our favorite park. So when the chance came up to go and escape the winter we leapt for it. We were lucky enough to find a new house sitter as our previous one got her own apartment closer to her work. We were going to take all the pets with us, but no hotels allow 3 pets. So when we sent the word out to our kids, the oldest quickly came back with Maddie. Maddie is a student nurse working midnights. Living in a home with 2 other younger sisters, Maddie is looking forward to being able to sleep daytimes.

Looking forward to seeing our friends in Florida.