“No man knows
what he can do
until he tries”~ Carter G. Woodson
Historian
Born on: 19th December 1875
Porte Photos’ Daily Pic: Friday, December 19th, 2025 – Saint Nicholas Day
“No man knows
what he can do
until he tries”~ Carter G. Woodson
Historian
Born on: 19th December 1875
“A wise woman
will always let her husband
have her way”~ Richard Brinsley Sheridan
Irish satirist, playwright and poet
Born on: 30th October 1751
Work hard,
be kind,
and amazing things
will happen.~ Conan O’Brien
TV talk show host
Born on: 18th April 1963Porte Ponderings:
Happy 70th Birthday to my favorite cousin, Rose. It was an honour to attend this Birthday Party on the Weekend. Best Wishes for many more. 😉
I am powerfully creative.
“Traditionally, representing the energy of a Queen, this woman represents the natural manager, whose gift is to inspire teamwork and divvy up tasks. She is the one who sees ensures everything runs smoothly. She’ll be sweating in the sun along with her family or crew, inspiring everybody to keep up and supporting morale with her infectious energy.
~ https://www.tarot.com/tarot/cards/queen-of-wands
Dreams were all they gave for free
~ Janis Ian
to ugly duckling girls like me.
Singer and songwriter
Born on: 7th April 1951
Maybe like the ugly duckling I was never a duck or a swan, but a Woodstork, unique and vibrant. Today marks my 67th birthday. I’m so lucky to have a wonderful family, a few close friends and good health. Aging may not be for sissies, but I’m blessed because so many aren’t allowed the pleasure of growing old. Besides it’s better than the alternative 😉 Looking forward to the next trip around the sun. Tomorrow’s solar eclipse may not be visible due to clouds, but it will still happen.
I speak my truth with confidence
and get my point across clearly.
Signifies a person who has had some hard knocks in life but has come through them stronger and wiser. With intelligence, clarity, and independence.
Failure doesn’t kill you…
~ Kevin Costner
it increases your desire
to make something happen.
American – Actor Born: January 18, 1955
Failure usually doesn’t kill you, if you survive you can be inspired to do better.
I have the strength to handle
anything the Universe throws at me.
A good neighbor is a fellow
~ Arthur Baer
who smiles at you over the back fence,
but doesn’t climb over it.
American – Journalist January 9, 1886 – May 17, 1969
Daily Tarot:
  ACE OF PENTACLES –
    I am open to receive everything the Universe has to offer me.
Ace of Pentacles Reversed:
Gather more information first. If you’re thinking of making an investment, the Ace of Pentacles reversed could advise to hold off – the investment may not yield fruit in the long term. In some cases, this card may advise to reject materialism or to take a job that isn’t totally what you want.
I don’t know where I’m going from here,
~ David Bowie
but I promise it won’t be boring.
English – Musician January 8, 1947 – January 10, 2016
Today’s tarot card: NINE OF WANDS
  I have almost achieved my goals and I have the strength to make it.
Don’t give up. 
The season of harvest is almost here. 
Things will be abundant soon.
You can do it!
From birth to age 18 a girl needs good parents.
~ Sophie Tucker
From 18 to 35 she needs good looks.
From 35 to 55 she needs a good personality.
From 55 on, she needs good cash.
American – Entertainer January 13, 1884 – February 9, 1966
I am not afraid…
~ Joan of Arc
I was born to do this.
French – Saint January 6, 1412 – May 30, 1431
Just like birds are born to fly, people are born to follow their own paths. Joan of Arc was burned at the stake for following hers’, but she wouldn’t deny her faith.
Today is my step-son’s birthday. As he edges closer to 50, it makes me feel older as well. Always full of energy, able to make us smile, almost on command, he is enjoying driving truck and living in West Lorne. Although I think he will never be completely satisfied and will always looking for that one thing better. Always striving for that extra bit. A quality driving him forward.