SPARKS: ARE YOU A DREAMER?

Sparks

I think this Spark says everything and needs no elaboration or explanation.

Once again I have selected one of dad Tom’s photographs for today’s Spark. It was taken July 27, 2018, the night of the recent supermoon. The moon came up over Mill Mountain and it’s famous neon star. (For more information about the world’s largest man-made star, see our post, Sharkie and Blue Visit the Star.) The photo was taken from our upper deck.

I’m fairly certain all of you know who Harriet Tubman was, but just in case you don’t: Born Araminta Ross (c. 1822), Tubman was an American abolitionist and political activist. To read about her on Wikipedia, click here.

Sparks began as a blog hop, created by our friend, Annie (McGuffy’s Reader). Annie currently is taking a well-deserved “break” from blogging (We sure miss her!), so there is no hop. However, many of us are continuing to post a Spark on Monday, as we totally agree with Annie’s vision: “I believe we are meant to be lights in this world. If we allow our light to shine, we can see where we are going. It is then that we can begin to truly see each other clearly. Together, we can light up the entire world!”

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Dalton/Angel-MrJackFreckles/Pipo & Angel-Minko says:

August 7, 2018 at 2:10 am

That spark is so great! Everyone should use that as their motto. Imagine then, that no one would be in the down and out department:)

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Ellen Pilch says:

August 6, 2018 at 6:58 pm

Great spark and beautiful photo. XO

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Brian Frum says:

August 6, 2018 at 5:05 pm

That is a terrific Spark and tell Dad Tom that photo is just fabulous!

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The Island Cats says:

August 6, 2018 at 4:19 pm

Wow, that’s an amazing photo from Dad Tom. And a great Spark to go with it.

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The Swiss Cats says:

August 6, 2018 at 2:57 pm

Beautiful photo ! It’s perfect for the great quote ! Purrs

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da tabbies o trout towne says:

August 6, 2018 at 1:46 pm

guyz…could thiz fotoz dad taked bee any awesum urr !~!!! :)♥

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Linda Arthur Tejera says:

August 6, 2018 at 1:14 pm

What a great picture! And I love that quote! 🙂

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Eastside Cats says:

August 6, 2018 at 12:53 pm

Any sky photos thrill me! I’ve been snapping images of clouds a lot; they have so many shapes and colors. When my niece was born, there was a famous comet overhead, and a local photographer had an excellent photo that I framed and sent to my sister.

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Comedy Plus says:

August 6, 2018 at 9:47 am

Hubby took a fabulous photograph and you’ve made it even better with that quote.

Have a wonderful day and week filled with wonderful Sparks. Scritches to all the kitties. ♥

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Teddy says:

August 6, 2018 at 5:07 am

What a beautiful photo Dad Tom took encompassing the moon, the “star” and the magic of the night! My Mom says she has always been a Dreamer and hopes she always will be one….dreams bring magic!

Love, Teddy

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YOU
For Fiona

It seems like only yesterday…
You were just a kitten.
When I saw your pleading look,
I was completely smitten.

Now at only six years old,
You are getting ready to leave,
Soon you will have your wings.
I’ve already started to grieve.

You’ve fought hard for the past year,
And I’m not ready to say good-bye.
I can’t imagine you not in my life
I am so sad…today I had to cry.

I am grateful and blessed
For my six years with you.
You’ll live in my heart forever.
You’re one of the best ever Kitties Blue.

YESTERDAY

Many yesterdays have passed since
You gained your angel wings. Today
Is six months since you left us behind
To remember and mourn. Our hearts
Continue to hurt, and we miss
You as much as the day you left.
Giulietta whined from the catio
Yesterday as I worked in the yard.
I know you put her up to it. That
Was your way of getting me to,
Allow you to join me as I
Gardened. You were there with me
In spirit. With every meow
I thought of you and how much I miss
Your sweet face and disposition.
In these past few months, many friends
Have traveled your same path in your
paw-steps. I am certain you were
Waiting to greet them with purrs and hugs.
I pray you and your friends are laughing,
Frolicking and having fun together.
Picturing that makes me smile, but
Does not lessen my sadness at your
No longer being here to snuggle
And receive our love, care and kisses.
Fiona, please do not ever forget
You are still and always will be loved.

ONE YEAR MISSING YOU

One year has passed since you flew away,
And I still think of you everyday.
I see your sweet face in my mind’s eye
And wish we’d never had to say good-bye.
It’s nice you’ve sent us kitties needing a family,
But my dearest love, we are now at capacity.
You thought it would take more than one cat
To take your place in our habitat.
We love Cooper Murphy and baby Sawyer dearly
But thinking either could replace you makes me teary.
You were one-of-a-kind and will stay in my heart
Until the day I join you and we’re no longer apart.
When once again I can hold you in my arms
And revel in all your love and feline charms.
Together with you and all who have passed.
I will spend eternity contemplating how blessed
I was to share my life with my furry children,
Each and every one of you one-in-a billion.

UNTIL

I miss you each day.
Until we meet in heaven,
The pain will remain.

ONE OF A KIND

I don’t know how to say good-bye.
I thought you were invincible; though,
You used up many of your nine lives.
You ruled us all with an iron paw;
Never took “no” for an answer
And always got your way.
If not, you’d bark to signal your
Displeasure and sometimes raise a paw.
I always joked that you were bi-polar.
When I told people you were a calico
They immediately understood what I meant.
Today was unnaturally quiet in the house.
Can a home seem empty with eight cats?
I will miss waking up at night to find you
Sitting next to me and staring at me.
I will miss you yelling at us as you did
When you wanted breakfast and dinner.
I will miss watching you lounging and snoozing
On the porch settee on a warm afternoon.
But most of all I will miss your kisses!
When kitten Sawyer befriended you,
We suspect you were imparting your
Wisdom and secrets for controlling us.
Time will tell if he was a good listener.
But whatever he may have learned,
Neither Sawyer nor any other cat
Can or will replace you in our hearts.
Lily Olivia, you were one-of-a-kind.