Porte Photos’ Daily Pic: Ground Hog Day – Sunday, February 2nd, 2025

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“Mistakes are the
portals of discovery”

~ James Joyce
Irish novelist and poet
Born on: 2nd February 1882

Porte Ponderings:

Yes, we are cursed to live in interesting times.

The Canada-USA tariff war is officially on. 25% tariffs on almost everything going either way across the boarder.

The speech made by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau last night was one of the best of his career. There is no choice but to stand up to a bully and fight back. Especially when the bully says don’t fight back or I’ll make it worse. Aren’t those the words of an abuser?

Given the history of our two countries working together to defend democracy this is a very dark day.

The automotive industry will be the first to be hit hard by the tariffs. Just in Time supply chains will suffer adverse effects.

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Porte Photos’ Daily Pic: Saturday, December 21st, 2024

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“I withdraw my statement
that half the cabinet are asses
– half the cabinet are not asses”

~ Benjamin Disraeli
Former prime minister of the United Kingdom
Born on: 21st December 1804

Porte Ponderings:

This week has been filled with political news. The Canadian Minister of Finance resigned after she was advised she would be relieved of the position. And she should be fired. She let the Prime Minister run our debt from the projected $40Billion to over $60Billion with gimicky bonuses and “Tax Free” days (lost revenues) in an attempt to buy votes. She should have done her job better and we wouldn’t have this huge deficit.

The US President elect threatened huge tariffs. He’s not even in the position yet and he’s been causing major chaos everywhere. His own country will soon be shut-down because he encouraged Republicans to turn down the emergency funding. Chaos.

I’ve been sick all week. And unfortunately I’ve been watching too much news. It’s depressing and upsetting at the same time. Now that pneumonia is confirmed so I’m taking 2 antibiotics and using a puffer. I hope I’m feeling well soon or I may have to cancel Christmas Eve celebrations ;(

Porte Photos’ Daily Pic: Saturday, August 31st, 2024

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Since I’m inarticulate,
I express myself
with images.

~ Helen Levitt
Photographer
Born on: 31st August 1913

Porte Ponderings:

Images have so much more impact than words.
A small baby looking up at their mother.
A groom getting ready for his wedding day.
A family celebrating a moment.
A black and white photo of poverty or war.

From the heights of passion to the lows of desperation photos are the visualization of our souls.