Porte Photos

06/24/2026

Porte Photos’ Daily Pic: Wednesday, june 24th, 2026 – Saint John the Baptist

"Doubt is the father of invention" ~ Ambrose Bierce Journalist Born on: 24th June 1842

“Doubt is the father of invention” ~ Ambrose Bierce Journalist Born on: 24th June 1842

06/23/2026

Porte Photos’ Daily Pic: Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026 – National Hydration Day

"Everyone can do something to make the world a better place" ~ Zinedine Zidane Footballer Born on: 23rd June 1972

“Everyone can do something to make the world a better place” ~ Zinedine Zidane Footballer Born on: 23rd June 1972

06/22/2026

Porte Photos’ Daily Pic: Monday, June 22nd, 2026 – Discovery Day (NL)

"OK, boys; let's go make a withdrawal" ~ John Dillinger Bank Robber Born on: 22nd June 1903 Porte Ponderings: So, notes on the quote: Honey worker bees are girls, not boys. 😂 Notes on Discovery Day: "The holiday traces its origins to the arrival of John Cabot, who first sighted land on June 24, 1497. However, there are alternate theories that suggest the Vikings arrived in Newfoundland nearly 500 years prior to Cabot's voyage."

“OK, boys; let’s go make a withdrawal” ~ John Dillinger Bank Robber Born on: 22nd June 1903 Porte Ponderings: So, notes on the quote: Honey worker bees are girls, not boys. 😂 Note…

06/21/2026

Porte Photos’ Daily Pic: Saturday, June 21st, 2026 – Father’s Day – Beginning of Summer (Summer Solstice)

"Life is an art, not a science. You make it up as you go along" ~ Al Hirschfeld Illustrator Born on: 21st June 1903 Porte Ponderings: The longest day of the year. So everything is scheduled for today. We'll add in Father's Day and Homecoming Festival. Luckily we celebrated yesterday. June birthdays and Fathers' Day. The youngest birthday boy had a melt down and almost didn't make it to the party....

“Life is an art, not a science. You make it up as you go along” ~ Al Hirschfeld Illustrator Born on: 21st June 1903 Porte Ponderings: The longest day of the year. So everything is sched…

06/20/2026

Porte Photos’ Daily Pic: Saturday, June 20th, 2026 – National Ice Cream Soda Day

"Festivals have a way of bringing people together like nothing else can." ~ Unknown

“Festivals have a way of bringing people together like nothing else can.” ~ Unknown

06/19/2026

Porte Photos’ Daily Pic: Friday, June 19th, 2026 – National Martini Day

"The glamour of being forbidden must not be underestimated" ~ Salman Rushdie Novelist Born on: 19th June 1947 Porte Ponderings: The weekend we've been waiting for is here. Strathroy's Hometown Festival or Turkey Fest as known by the locals. Starting with the Cruisers tonight, and entertainment all weekend. Enjoy ❤ Birthday parties for my Grandsons Kellin and Elijah. ❤ Father's Day ❤

“The glamour of being forbidden must not be underestimated” ~ Salman Rushdie Novelist Born on: 19th June 1947 Porte Ponderings: The weekend we’ve been waiting for is here. Strathr…

06/18/2026

Porte Photos’ Daily Pic: June 18th, 2026 – International Picnic Day

"If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur" ~ Red Adair American oil well firefighter Born on: 18th June 1915 Porte Ponderings: Happy Birthday to my youngest grandson Elijah. ❤

“If you think it’s expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur” ~ Red Adair American oil well firefighter Born on: 18th June 1915 Porte Ponderin…

06/17/2026

Porte Photos’ Daily Pic: Wednesday, June 17th, 2026 – Islamic New Year

"Cat lovers turn into cat collectors" ~ Greg Kinnear Actor Born on: 17th June 1963 Porte Ponderings: And Gnome lovers turn into Gnome collectors. 😉

“Cat lovers turn into cat collectors” ~ Greg Kinnear Actor Born on: 17th June 1963 Porte Ponderings: And Gnome lovers turn into Gnome collectors. ;)

06/16/2026

Porte Photos’ Daily Pic: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 – World Sea Turtle Day

"If any of you cry at my funeral, I'll never speak to you again" ~ Stan Laurel Actor and comedian Born on: 16th June 1890

06/15/2026

Porte Photos’ Daily Pic: Monday, June 15th, 2026 – World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

"There's always one more way to do something - your way" ~ Waylon Jennings Country singer Born on: 15th June 1937