Porte Photos’ Daily Pic: Thursday, August 7th, 2025 –  India Pale Ale (IPA) Day

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“I wanted to live
like a colourful butterfly
in the sun”

~ Mata Hari
Exotic dancer and spy
Born on: 7th August 1876

Porte Ponderings:

Today is my sister Shelley’s birthday. On the day she was born I was at the hospital waiting for my mother to pick me up after I had a tonsillectomy. Instead my mother was busy having this little sister of mine. My mother didn’t come. My father picked me up and took me to my Aunt Betty’s for a week. A summer holiday with my favorite Aunt and cousins. What could be better for a 7 year old? And my sister has been giving me unexpected joy ever since.

Porte Photos’ Daily Quote: February 21st, 2024

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To live is to change,
and to be perfect
is to have changed often.

~ John Henry Newman
Cardinal, theologian and poet
Born on: 21st February 1801

Porte Ponderings:

DAILY TAROT: Seven of Swords

I resolve to do the right thing
even if the other way looks easier.

This card seems to come up often for me. It is something I strive to do. As my favorite manager always said: Do the right thing and you will never be wrong. 😉

Porte Photos’ Daily Quote: January 19, 2023

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Art is forever.

~ Thomas Kinkade
American – Artist January 19, 1958 – April 6, 2012

Porte Ponderings:

A recent study says that people who retire early suffer mental or congnitive decline. Apparently work keeps your mind active and maintains social contact better than retiring? I think it depends on what you do when you retire. If you sit at home and do nothing, yes your congitive abilities will decline. If you travel, try art, write, take pictures, read, exercise and hike early retirement can increase your spiritual and congnitive activity.

Yes, I have more time to spend with family. I also found COVID was devestating to most people due to the isolation. I was lucky enough to have family and close friends that stayed in touch. Kayaking was a safe sport and so was hiking. I managed to continue my daily walks with my sister and dog. I also was lucky enough to work temporarily for Statistics Canada as a team leader. I was also able to spend time with my husband as he survived 2 major cancer battles (kidney cancer and colon cancer). I’ve learned to take pictures, and to paint (my COVID hobby).

So, I don’t know who they used in the recent study, but it wasn’t my Florida friends. They are active and alert. Busy with parties, sports, exercise and living life to the fullest in Heaven’s Waiting Room.