“That’s the thing about books.
They let you travel
without moving your feet.”~ Jhumpa Lahiri
Writer
Born: July 11, 1967
Porte Photos’ Daily Pic: Saturday, August 9th, 2025 – Book Lovers Day
“That’s the thing about books.
They let you travel
without moving your feet.”~ Jhumpa Lahiri
Writer
Born: July 11, 1967
“It’s not in the dreaming,
it’s in the doing”~ Mark Cuban
Businessman
Born on: 31st July 1958Porte Ponderings:
July is almost over and half of the summer break is almost over. Only 3 more weeks of Grandma Camp.
“Miracle Treat Day History
Miracle Treat Day promotes the support of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals as sponsored by Dairy Queen. This observance is dedicated to raising funds and awareness for children’s health. On this day, participating Dairy Queen locations donate the proceeds from Blizzard® Treat sales to the local Children’s Miracle Network member hospital, allowing these hospitals to provide essential medical care, life-saving research, and educational resources to young patients in need.
The history of Miracle Treat Day dates back to 1984 when the Children’s Miracle Network was established in the United States. The organization has since expanded its reach to Canada, with the first Canadian Miracle Treat Day taking place in 2003. To date, the event has successfully raised over $157 million for Children’s Miracle Network hospitals. In Canada, 12 children’s hospitals are members of this network, each providing expert care and supporting the physical and mental well-being of Canadian children and their families.
On this day, Canadians visit participating Dairy Queen locations to purchase their favourite Blizzard® Treat and share their experiences using the hashtag #MiracleTreatDay on social media. Through this support, Dairy Queen helps raise awareness and critical funds for a cause that impacts millions of families across the country.” – https://www.wincalendar.com/ca/Miracle-Treat-Day
“Take everything you like seriously,
except yourselves”~ Rudyard Kipling
Author and poet
Born on: 30th December 1865
“Where flowers bloom
so does hope”~ Lady Bird Johnson
Former first lady of the USA
Born on: 22nd December 1912
“I want my flowers
while I’m alive”~ Chubby Checker
Singer and songwriter
Born on: 3rd October 1941Porte Ponderings:
Yes, I actually danced with Chubby Checker! Once at one of his performances at Busch Gardens Tampa. It’s one of the reasons I still love going to Busch Gardens. Their Real Music Series has some of the most amazing performances. ❤
“Be the change
you want to see
in the world”~ Mahatma Gandhi
Leader of the Indian independence movement
Born on: 2nd October 1869
“Life is a lot like jazz…
it’s best when you improvise”~ George Gershwin
Composer
Born on: 26th September 1898Porte POnderings:
Still no frost. I’m so glad I’m taking Blexen for my allergies.
Despite the lack of frost, the days are getting shorter and the trees are starting to change colour.
“Once we choose hope,
everything is possible”~ Christopher Reeve
Actor
Born on: 25th September 1952
“Most of us don’t know
about happiness
until it’s over”~ Claudette Colbert
Actress
Born on: 13th September 1903
“You don’t stop laughing
because you grow older.
You grow older
because you stop laughing”~ Maurice Chevalier
Singer and actor
Born on: 12th September 1888