Porte Photos’ Daily Pic: Saturday, January 11th, 2025

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“Let us be French,
let us be English,
but most importantly
let us be Canadian!”

~ John A. Macdonald
First prime minister of Canada
Born on: 11th January 1815

Porte Ponderings:

Our First Prime Minister is surrounded with controversy as we look back with current knowledge. But nevertheless he was our First Prime Minister. By eliminating history we are forced to relive the same errors.

Yes, slaves were a fact of life during periods of history and slave owners were wealthy and among the leaders of their time.

Yes, colonialism happened. Natives were forced to live on reservations and treaties weren’t adhered to. How can we do better together?

But we fought for our independence in a different way from the USA.

The war of 1812 brought Natives and the colonials together to keep our independence from the USA. Reading American texts they say they won the war, but from our point of view we won by maintaining our independence and resisting their attempts at claiming our land. Something that is now being threatened again by our neighbours and friends to the south.

Porte Photos’ Daily Pic: Tuesday, December 31st, 2024 – NEW YEAR’S EVE

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“For evil to flourish,
it only requires
good men to do nothing”

~ Simon Wiesenthal
Jewish holocaust survivor
who became famous as a Nazi hunter across the globe
Born on: 31st December 1908

Porte Ponderings:

New Year’s Eve and we’re ready to usher in 2025. Hoping next year will be better. ❤

So what has happened over the past year?

The bombing of Ukraine by Russia continues.

The bombing of Gaza by Israel continues. The last hospital was rendered unusable this week. The Genocide continues. There is no hope for peace. Wanted for war crimes the Israeli Prime Minister continues to authorize atrocities in the name of “self defense”. Food continues to be withheld. Medical assistance is non-existent. Children and civilians are being murdered either directly or by not permitting the necessities of life.

Trump returns as President of the USA in January 2025. Vowing to deport illegal immigrants and impose huge tariffs on goods from neighbouring countries. Not even in the position yet and he is ruling by chaos and rumours.

Porte Photos’ Daily Quote: Wednesday, May 8th, 2024

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If we do not abolish war on this earth,
then surely one day
war will abolish us from the earth.
~ Harry S Truman
33rd U.S. president
Born on: 8th May 1884

Porte Ponderings:

The world stands by doing nothing as Israel continues the genocide in Gaza. Major access for human aid from Egypt have been cut-off. One million civilians were told to get out of a major city within 24 hours. Finally the USA has stopped shipment of military supplies to Israel. Probably too little, too late.

DAILY TAROT: Q QUEEN OF CUPS

I trust my inner voice and treat
myself with compassion.

Awaited pleasures and success are now coming due. People in high position not only offer you assistance, but may bestow some sort of recognition on you.

Porte Photos’ Daily Quote: April 25th, 2024

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It isn’t where you came from,
its where you’re going that counts.

~ Ella Fitzgerald
Jazz Singer
Born on: 25th April 1917

Porte Ponderings:

A sunny day and we’re anxious to get the motorcycles out, go for a ride and have lunch with friends.

DAILY TAROT: P PAGE OF SWORDS

I am open to everything that
helps me on my path.

The new shelves are in the greenhouse. Now I get to fill them.

Next, I ordered a new stand mixer to make my sourdough bread. Stokes has their annual sale. Delivery is free so no need to make a road trip into London. The mixer has a 7L bowl so I’ll be able to make 2 loaves at a time. 😉

Order Summary
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thinkkitchen Odyssey Stand Mixer, Red, 660 W, 7 L
$379.99
$119.98 save 68%
Qty: 1