Porte Photos’ Daily Quote: January 4, 2023

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Dogs laugh,
but they laugh with their tails.

~ Max Eastman
American – Author January 4, 1883 – March 25, 1969

Porte Ponderings:

Rickie does like to smile for the camera. At almost 15 he keeps smiling and loves to go for walks. He seems to be missing Maddie, but he is enjoying reaqainting with his Florida friends.

Monday I joined the exercise group here at Sleepy Hollow. It was a lot more than I thought it would be, I ended up sitting for an hour afterward trying to re-couperate.

Tuesday I joined the local TOPS group and attended the meeting. It was good to re-new aquaintances and see everyone at the meeting.

Porte Photo’s Daily Quote: October 3, 2022

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If having a soul means being able to feel love and loyalty and gratitude,
then animals are better off than a lot of humans.

~ James Herriot
British – Writer / October 3, 1916 – February 23, 1995

Porte Musings:

Rickie certainly feels love and loyalty and gratitude.

One of my favorite memes: A man dies and goes to heaven. At the first gate there are glorious statues and gardens There is a sign that says Welcome to Heaven, and another sign that says “NO DOGS ALLOWED”. The man says if dogs aren’t allowed I don’t want to go there. So, he continues along the path and comes to a second gate. He can see beyond the gate are dogs running, large trees and forests. He approaches the gate and is welcomed. He asks the gatekeeper about the first gate. The gatekeeper says: oh, that is actually Hell, it weeds out a lot of people. After all what would heaven be without dogs?

Porte Photo’s Daily Quote: September 26, 2022

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I don’t know what my path is yet.
I’m just walking on it.

~ Olivia Newton-John
Musician / Born: September 26, 1948 Died: August 8, 2022

Porte Musings:

Busy weekend over and I’m ready for the 2nd Repatha shot. If the weather co-operates I’ll also be going on my second ride with CMC 021. I really am a fair weather only rider.

Of all the songs Olivia Newton-John did when she passed everyone only remembered her for Grease but I remember her for Physical and the Promise (the Dolphin Song) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jau-m6qlc84.

So, even though you may not know your path, keep walking it ❤

Porte Photos: April 22, 2022

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Pet Photos

Nothing is cuter than pet photos, especially when it’s your pet. Why not bring your dog along for a photo session in the Park? Only $50 for 1/2 hour session. Sunrise and sunset are the best times, but anytime would work. Call or text me at 519-318-0412 to book an appointment.

Rickie loves to be in Florida. Walks on warm days, Westerns on TV, the squirrels in the park, the hot grass to roll in, the people are so friendly…

Daily Quote: May 20, 2021

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It is a serious job being a portrait photographer,
which is how I saw myself.

~ Astrid Kirchherr (German – Photographer Born: May 20, 1938. Lived until May 12, 2020)

Holidays and Celebrations….

*** World Bee Day ***

*** Flower Day ***

*** National Rescue Dog Day ***

Porte Musings…

May is just flying by, or should I say Buzzing by as we celebrate World Bee Day. The humble bumble and sweet honey bees flying from flower to flower, gathering sweet nectar and being covered in yellow pollen. Leave those dandelions in your yard. The bees love to visit them and wear the pollen on their legs and bodies.

And just in time too. It’s Flower Day. Every and any flower gives reason to celebrate and meaning for events. Beauty in each and everyone.

My snowball bush is just starting to open up.

…And last but not least today is National Rescue Dog Day. My favorite rescue dog from the Tampa shelter continues to fill my heart with sunshine. Rickie showing off his new hair cut and ready for summer. He smiles all the time.

Just picture Rickie, smiling on the back deck. May 2021

Daily Quote: April 21, 2021

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A dog is the only thing on earth
that loves you more than you love yourself.

~ Josh Billings (American – Comedian / April 21, 1818 – October 14, 1885)

Holidays and Celebrations:

Porte Musings:

Wednesday, April 21st is Administrative Professionals Day. It used to be called Secretaries Day, but the word and idea of Secretary is now considered to be gauche, so instead we’ll call them Administrative Professionals. The true organizers of the office that keep the offices in order and on time, running everything from behind the scenes.

Get out the popcorn and celebrate National Canadian Film Day. Created by Reel Canada in 2014, it is a time to celebrate Canadian films, art and actors. Is it a coincidence that National Canadian Film Day falls on World Creativity and Innovation Day? I think not. Let’s all be creative today and look for new, innovative ways to get things done.

Daily Quote: April 14, 2021

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The marvels of daily life are exciting;
no movie director can arrange the unexpected that you find in the street.
~ Robert Doisneau (French – Photographer April 14, 1912 – April 1, 1994)

National Gardening Day

Pathologists Assistant Day

Porte Musings:

Sorry, I slept in this morning.  This post is a repeat of April 14, 2020.  Not much has change except the COVID-19 number have gone up.

I resumed my daily walking routine on Sunday.  Camera in hand and Rickie at my side it took almost 2 1/2 hours to complete my normal route through the St. Clair Conservation Area, almost 7 kilometers in total.  The paths weren’t too muddy, but there were a couple of sections I almost got stuck in.  Rickie loves the boardwalks and the excitement all around.  We found bloodroot in bloom, but the other flowers are just starting to sprout their leaves.  Many of the birds are returning from the long trip south, but I didn’t see the bald eagle yet nor have I seen any redwing blackbirds.

Today the Premier of Ontario announced that emergency measures will remain in effect for an additional 28 days.  So the self isolation will continue for another month.  My step son has recovered and will be returning to work tomorrow.

 

Daily Quote: February 20, 2021

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We are only tenants,
and shortly the great Landlord
will give us notice that our lease has expired.

~ Joseph Jefferson (American – Artist / February 20, 1829 – April 23, 1905)

Holidays and Celebrations:

Porte Musings:

With the snow drifts taller than Rickie, we made paths through the backyard and played on the snowy day. Rickie just peaks his head above and smiles. Enjoying every moment that we are tenants of this world we are visiting.

It’s easy to observe Love Your Pet Day. This is something we do everyday. Starting with the morning trip outside, breakfast, a walk and cuddle time before bed. If you don’t own a pet, may I suggest a donation to any of the local animal shelters or rescue groups.

I’m certain I don’t need an excuse to spend the day with my book shelves, but just in case today is the day set aside for Clean Out Your Bookcase Day, And if you’re like me once you start this task, you’ll probably get stuck and start reading one of the books.

World Social Justice Day is more difficult to celebrate but it is a reminder that not everyone is equal yet and we need to keep striving for equality and Justice.

Daily Quote: November 10, 2020

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If I am not allowed to laugh in heaven,
I don’t want to go there.

~ Martin Luther (German – Leader November 10, 1483 – February 18, 1546)

Holidays and Celebrations:

The prediction for today is sunny and a high of 22C. (more of the same) It’s so hard to believe that November 2020 is so beautiful. I went walking with my sister in the morning and we stopped while the dogs frolicked in the leaves behind the skate park. Rickie ran circles in the leaves while Maddie chased him in bigger circles. In the afternoon I took my kayak and went to Pinery Provincial Park. The Old Ausabile Channel was clear and flat. Water lilies had been replaced with oak leaves floating on top of the water. I saw 10 turtles catching the last moments of sunshine.