Porte Photos’ Daily Pic: Tuesday, October 7th, 2025 – National Taco Day

“Don’t raise your voice.
Improve your argument”

~ Desmond Tutu
South African social rights activist
who rose to prominence as
an opponent of apartheid in the 1980’s
Born on: 7th October 1931

Porte Ponderings:

Taco Tuesday. The first Tuesday of October is also National Taco Day. Two reasons to eat tacos. As if you needed any 😉

After missing for more than a week, Archie has come home. He’s very dirty and lethargic, but he’s back ❤

Porte Photos’ Daily Pic: Monday, September 23rd, 2024

“Don’t retire
– inspire”

~ Mickey Rooney
Actor
Born on: 23rd September 1920

Porte Ponderings:

Retiring from one job to receive a pension and doing what you like means you can follow your passions or learn new skills.

It’s been almost 12 years since I retired from my job at Canada Post. The thing I miss most is the people. Many of which I’ve stayed in contact with via Facebook.

I’ve learned photography, painting, baking bread and many other skills. I’ve been able to take care of myself, my husband and my family much better. I’ve been able to travel, spend winters in Florida, and summers at Port Glasgow Trailer Park.

Spending time with my grandchildren has been such a blessing.

So retiring isn’t the end. Retire and inspire. ❤

Porte Photos Daily Quote: September 11, 2022

God sleeps in the minerals,
awakens in plants,
walks in animals,
and thinks in man.

~ Arthur Young
English – Writer September 11, 1741 – April 12, 1820

Porte Musings:

Today is my oldest son’s birthday. Just a little more than a week after my greatest sorrow of loosing my mother, my greatest joy was born. He brought us hope and a reminder of the circle of life. He has always enjoyed living on the edge and doing the unexpected. He has grown into a hard working man, a father and husband.