“Let us be French,
let us be English,
but most importantly
let us be Canadian!”~ John A. Macdonald
1st Prime Minister of Canada
January 11th, 1815 – June 6, 1891
Porte Photos’ Daily Pic: Sunday, January 11th, 2026 – Sir John A. Macdonald Day
“Let us be French,
let us be English,
but most importantly
let us be Canadian!”~ John A. Macdonald
1st Prime Minister of Canada
January 11th, 1815 – June 6, 1891
“I’m no missionary,
and I can’t wear any armor, either.
I just gotta be the way I am.“~ Jim Croce
American – Musician
January 10, 1943 – September 20, 1973
“There is no failure,
only delayed victory”~ Carrie Chapman Catt
Women’s rights activist
Born on: 9th January 1859
“I’m not getting old.
I’m getting better”~ Shirley Bassey
Singer and songwriter
Born on: 8th January 1937
“A house
is not a home
until it has a dog”~ Gerald Durrell
Conservationist and author
Born on: 7th January 1925Porte 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🔥
“I am not afraid
– I was born to do this“~ Joan of Arc
Known as The Maid Of Orleans she was later captured and after being found guilty of heresy burnt at the stake by the British
Born on: 6th January 1410
“Never use money
to measure wealth, son”~ Robert Duvall
Actor
Born on: 5th January 1931
“Every action
has an equal
and opposite reaction”~ Isaac Newton
Physicist
Born on: 4th January 1643
We’ve had the best time together in 2025.
Hopefully, 2026 has more
fun and adventures in store for us.~ Porte Photos
“Tomorrow is
the first blank page
of a 365-page book.
Write a good one”
~ Brad Paisley
American country music singer,
songwriter, and guitarist.
Born: October 28, 1972