Daily Quote: January 18, 2022

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If you live to be a hundred,
I want to live to be a hundred minus one day
so I never have to live without you.

~ A. A. Milne
English – Author / January 18, 1882 – January 31, 1956

Holidays and Celebrations:

Porte Musings:

We celebrate Winnie The Pooh Day on A.A.Milne’s birthday. Winnie was named after a bear at the Winnipeg Zoo. Christopher Robin was A.A.Milne’s son. What a perfect combination for children’s stories. But children grow up and favorite toys get lost or forgotten. We all have to grow up.

What’s the word for it? Check your Thesaurus on Thesaurus Day maybe we could find the right word or another word that better expresses our thoughts.

Let’s celebrate Rid the World of Fad Diet and Gimmicks Day. We all know the best way to live is by eating healthy well balanced meals, drinking plenty of water and getting regular exercise. But we all want that magic pill, that quick fix, so fad diets and gimmicks will continue on. 😉

Daily Quote: January 6, 2022

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I am not afraid…
I was born to do this.

~ Joan of Arc
French – Saint / January 6, 1412 – May 30, 1431

Holidays and Celebrations:

Porte Musings:

Today is the celebration of Epiphany or also known as the 3 wise man’s day. Some Christians wait until today to exchange gifts and celebrate the birth of the Christ Child.

For the rest of us today is National Take Down the Christmas Tree Day. So if not already done getter done today.

The food of the day is beans as we celebrate Bean Day. Beans, beans the magical fruit, the more you eat the more you toot. Nice baked beans with leftover ham. Mmmm…. 😉

Today’s quote is from Joan of Arc. Burned to death for telling the truth and doing what she believed was her destiny. Or was it because she was a woman who dared to lead men into battle?

Daily Quote: January 2, 2022

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The final test of a gentleman is his respect
for those who can be of no possible service to him.

~ William Lyon Phelps
American – Educator / January 2, 1865 – August 21, 1943

Holidays and Celebrations:

Porte Musings:

For all of us that like to watch before we react to day is World Introvert Day. I’ve never figured out if I’m an introvert or not. I can function well in crowds, but prefer smaller groups and time alone.

We also pay homage to that wholly cheese as it is Swiss Cheese Day. Time for a grilled swiss cheese for lunch. 😉

On the 9th Day of Christmas my true love gave to me:

Nine ladies dancing
Eight maids a-milking
Seven swans a-swimming
Six geese a-laying
Five golden rings
Four calling birds
Three French hens
Two turtle-doves
And a partridge in a pear tree

Daily Quote: Octobeer 29, 2021

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There is nothing worth the wear of winning,
but laughter and the love of friends.

~ James Boswell
Scottish – Lawyer / October 29, 1740 – May 19, 1795

Holidays and Celebrations:

Porte Musings:

My new Engineered Hardwood floors arrived yesterday and are sitting in a pile on my den Floor. Tomorrow they are being installed. Then we have to finish the preparations for the vinyl floors.

All the while my cats are so interested in what’s happening. They won’t leave my side. I think they remember going to Florida and Texas and they think we’re getting ready to leave for the season as it’s getting cold outside. So on National Cat Day, I’ll pet them and assure them I wouldn’t leave without them.

Today we remember World Psoriasis Day. What seems like a minor rash (major disfiguration for some) and irritation can have severe long term effects. If not treated the ongoing inflammation leads to Psoriatic Arthritis. Get treatment for your Psoriasis and avoid the secondary issues.

Feed your stomach and soul on these cold mornings with a nice bowl of steaming Oatmeal. Celebrate National Oatmeal Day with a little bit of brown sugar.

Daily Quote: October 15, 2021

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The goldenrod is yellow,
The corn is turning brown,
The trees in apple orchards
With fruit are bending down.

~ Helen Hunt Jackson
American – Writer / October 15, 1830 – August 12, 1885

Holidays and Celebrations:

Porte Musings:

Over the last 2 years we’ve learned how important it is to wash your hands. Today we celebrate Global Handwashing Day.

In keeping with Women’s History Month, today we celebrate the International Day of Rural Women. A special tribute to all the female farmers who keep the farms running smoothly.

And we also celebrate Boss’s Day. Although I’ve been retired for 9 years from Canada Post, I still appreciate all of the bosses that I’ve had: mentors, leaders and inspiration to work. This year with my temporary jobs, it has again shown me that a good boss keeps things running smoothly with good communication skills and vision.

Daily Quote: September 29, 2021

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I do wish I could tell you my age but it’s impossible.
It keeps changing all the time.

~ Greer Garson
English – Actress / September 29, 1908 – April 6, 1996

Holidays and Celebrations:

Porte Musings:

Let’s start the day with a good cup of coffee and celebrate National Coffee Day.

Then if you’re Catholic attend mass to celebrate Michaelmas. Named after the greatest Archangel in Revelations that defeats Satan. Michael is also the protector against Darkness. The day itself is the celebration of the Autumn Solstace. In Britian and Ireland it was known as one of the Quarter Days. At the end of the harvest Servants were hired, leases were signed and rent was due. Geese was the currency used the most, so today is also known as Goose Day.