Porte Photos’ Daily Pic: Saturday, November 8th, 2025 – National Aboriginal Veterans Day

“Religion is for people who are scared to go to hell.
Spirituality is for people who have already been there”

~ Bonnie Raitt
Singer and songwriter
Born on: 8th November 1949

Porte Ponderings:

A day to remember Veterans that not only risked their lives for Canada, but were also forced to enfranchise and give up their heritage to become “soldiers”

Although many later regained their “Indigenous Status” they had endured extreme racism, discrimination and hardships. Many didn’t want their status reinstated as they were “Canadians” able to vote and buy alcohol. They were freed from the limitations of the Reservations. Seeking adventure in foreign countries. Distanced from their cousins and family. Their culture disseminated and lost to future generations.

Porte Photos’ Daily Pic: Thursday, November 6th, 2025 – International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict

“You’re only human.
You live once and life is wonderful,
so eat the damned red velvet cupcake”

~ Emma Stone
Actress
Born on: 6th November 1988

Porte Ponderings:

  • Take the vacation
  • Buy the shoes (dress, bathing suit….)
  • Hike
  • Bike
  • Swim
  • Kayak
  • Visit
  • Play the game
  • Take the picture
  • Read the book
  • Give the compliment
  • Smile
  • Do what your heart desires…..

Porte Photos’ Daily Pic: Saturday, November 1st, 2025 – All Saints’ Day

“The harder you work,
the luckier you get”

~ Gary Player
South African Golfer
Born on: 1st November 1935

Porte Ponderings:

Well, I had my dedicated Trick or Treaters come to visit last night. I’ve been so disappointed about Hurricane Melissa and our trip to Jamaica being cancelled, I didn’t get out my camera last night. But I did use my cell phone to “capture” all of my wonderful guests.