Porte Photos’ Daily Quote: Friday June 7th, 2024

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I shut my eyes to see.

~ Paul Gauguin
Artist
Born on: 7th June 1848

Porte Ponderings:

This is the smelliest time of the year. Peonies, roses, silk lilacs, irises and so many other flowers blooming. Time to close your eyes and see their beauty. Inhale deeply and exhale.

It’s also time to prepare the mid-year evaluations. I’m changing my format to ensure I’m focusing on my core business….PHOTOGRAPHY.

I’m excited to be getting ready to take pictures for our new Church Directory. We only have about 60 families, but at 10 minutes per family that’s 600 minutes or 10 hours of work behind the camera and more to complete edits and hopefully orders. Our Church Admin person will be compiling the directory and I’ve volunteered to help compile the hard copies.

I enjoy doing the daily quote, but the Daily Tarot & Weekly Tarot will be discontinued. They were exciting to do, but now I’ve lost the enthusiasm.

Other projects have taken over on me. Painting the garage was much bigger than I thought and all the other new home improvement project are growing. The fence is done, but the gardens need to be re-installed. The shed, porch and deck also need to be painted. The area between the garage and our neighbour needs to be completed with filter cloth and new gravel. I’m glad I’m so busy, but we need to fit some trailer time in before the summer has escaped us.

I also committed to playing flute for my Nephew’s wedding in September, so I need to get the embouchure back in shape. I will have played for all of my sister’s family weddings, including her second wedding.

Porte Photos’ Daily Quote: Thursday, May 30th, 2024

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Fortune favours the prepared.

~ Howard Hawks
Movie director
Born on: 30th May 1896

Porte Ponderings:

Just a simple black dish on a fence with some daffodils. Prepared ahead, waiting for spring, then suddenly blooms adding colour and joy.

Unable to go back to sleep, I got up at 5AM and made some bread dough. 10-12 hours from now I’ll be able to shape the loaves. 3 hours more and they can go into the oven. 45 minutes later and they will be 2 beautiful sourdough loaves of bread.

DAILY TAROT: Q QUEEN OF PENTACLES

I take care of my loved
ones and myself.

Porte Photos’ Daily Quote: Tuesday, May 21st, 2024

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Remember tonight…
for it is the beginning of always.

~ Dante Alighieri
Italian poet
Born on: 21st May 1265

Porte Ponderings:

The Tuesday after the May 24 long weekend. It’s so hard to get going after resting at the trailer for a couple of days. The oriole feeder is set-up and orioles are already fighting over the grape jelly. Phlox line the sand cliffs to the beach and Lake Erie was completely flat. To me the water isn’t warm enough for swimming until July, but my grandson loved it.

My husband left early on Monday morning to supervise the fence completion. We can let Rickie out again unsupervised for short periods of time. The cat even figured out this morning how to jump to the top and have a stroll along the top.

DAILY TAROT: X Ten of Pentacles

I am creating a secure future
for myself and my family.

Porte Photos’ Daily Quote: Sunday, May 19th, 2024

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You will never end war with wars.

~ Nancy Astor
British politician
Born on: 19th May 1879

Porte Ponderings:

Spring is such a busy time.

Added to it this year is our fence replacement thanks to a windstorm. Luckily we have insurance, but our backyard looks like a bomb went off. Pieces of fence everywhere. The new fence is starting to take shape.

Then we decided it was time to paint the garage. I can’t plant my vegetable garden until the painting is done. And it’s time to plant. The Horticultural Society had their annual plant sale yesterday. The first market of the year was held last night.

Despite local bylaws fireworks have been let off Friday and Saturday nights. They will also probably be lit tonight and the legal night tomorrow.

DAILY TAROT: IX NINE OF PENTACLES

The more I give,
the more I receive.

WEEKLY TAROT: Dream Weaver’s Oracle

  1. Where you are:
    • 17 Even Wisdom Needs to Rest.
      Give yourself time to slowdown and dream.
      Relax, knowing that rest is essential.
  2. What you experience:
    • 11 If the Fox Can’t Find His Tail
      Avoid defensive reaction.
      You don’t have all the facts.
  3. Outcome from the first two cards:
    • 1 When the Storm Spirits Play.
      Clear the air, scatter seeds, stir the pot.
      Remain in the centre of the storm.

Porte Photos’ Daily Quote: Mothers’ Day, Sunday, May 12th, 2024

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I believe that
it’s everyone’s responsibility
to fight prejudice.

~ Otto Frank
German Swiss businessman and father of Anne Frank
Born on: 12th May 1889

Porte Ponderings:

Mother’s Day. Happy Mother’s Day to all the Mother’s reading this message.

Amid record Northern Light viewing, the ultimate light show, we managed to have rain and cloud covered skies. Hopefully, tonight as the show continues, I’ll be able to get some viewing in.

DAILY TAROT: KN KNIGHT OF PENTACLES

I commit to working steadily
towards my goals.

WEEKLY TAROT: Dream Weaver’s Oracle

  1. Where you are:
    • 8 Could It Be a Dragonfly.
      See the meaning beyond the illusion.
      Pay attention as the entire world is your oracle.
  2. What you experience:
    • 38 If the Taste is Sweet and Good
      Slow down and savor this moment.
      Trust in the experience and enjoy it.
  3. Outcome from the first two cards:
    • 19 Only the Weavers Know the Time
      Trust in Devine Timing and all will be well.

Porte Photos’ Daily Quote: Thursday, May 9th, 2024

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God gave us memory
so that we might have
roses in December.

~ James M. Barrie
Scottish author
Born on: 9th May 1860

Porte Ponderings:

If not roses then primroses in December.

DAILY TAROT: IX THE HERMIT

The truth that I seek is within me.

Take a break from everyday life to draw your energy and attention inward and find the answers you seek, deep within your soul.

Porte Photos’ Daily Quote: Monday, May 6, 2024

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In the small matters trust the mind,
in the large ones the heart.

~ Sigmund Freud
Psychiatrist who founded psychoanalysis
Born on: 6th May 1856

Porte Ponderings:

Today is my next younger sister’s birthday. Happy Birthday Little sister. Here’s a birthday wish for a year full of love and adventures.

DAILY TAROT: IV FOUR OF SWORDS

I devote time to connect
and listen to my inner self.

Rest, relaxation, and recuperation.
Time to gather new strength and prepare to face a new challenge.