“Art is not escape,
but a way of finding order in chaos,
a way of confronting life”~ Robert Hayden
Poet
Born on: 4th August 1913
Porte Photos’ Daily Pic: Monday, August 4th, 2025 – Civic Holiday
Porte Photos’ Daily Pic: Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025 – National Hammock Day
“If you could say it in words
there would be no reason to paint”~ Edward Hopper
Artist
Born on: 22nd July 1882Porte Ponderings:
Continuing with the 2025 Strathroy-Caradoc Horticultural 27th Annual Garden Walk we toured site #8 hosted by Jayne & Luc Cornelis, 2501 Queen Street, Mount Brydges. Thanks for letting us view your historic site in Mt Brydges.
Porte Photos’ Daily Pic: Monday, July 21st, 2025 – National Junk Food Day
Porte Photos’ Daily Pic: Saturday, July 19th, 2025 – Canada Parks Day
“Art is not what you see,
but what you make others see”~ Edgar Degas
French artist
Born on: 19th July 1834Porte Ponderings:
Continuing with the 2025 Strathroy-Caradoc 27th Annual Tour. Location 5 was at 152 Metcalfe St. W. Thanks Bill & Rosa Mackey. From the street on my daily walks there was no glimpse of your amazing backyard.
Porte Photos’ Daily Pic: Friday, July 18th, 2025 – Nelson Mandela International Day
“After climbing a great hill,
one only finds that
there are many more hills to climb”
~ Nelson Mandela
South African anti-apartheid activist and former President
Born on: 18th July 1918
Porte Ponderings:
Sunday was the Strathroy-Caradoc Horticultural Society’s 27th Annual Garden Tour.
#3 was at 438 Victoria Street, Strathroy. Thanks to Janice Riley & John Anson for letting us stroll through their amazing gardens.
Porte Photos’ Daily Pic: Thursday, July 17th, 2025 – World Emoji Day
“Photography
helps people to see”~ Berenice Abbott
Photographer
Born on: 17th July 1898Porte Ponderings:
The 2025 Strathroy-Caradoc Horticultural Garden walk was held last Sunday.
Here’s a slide show of the first site at 1959 Cuddy Dr., Kerwood, ON. Thank you to Lynda & Dave Moore for opening your secluded paradise for us to view.
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