A SPARK & A BELLY

Sparks

 

butterfly spark

 

I think my Spark this week is pretty self-explanatory and is perfect for Dad Tom’s photo taken in our yard.

I previously used a quote from Ashley Smith. if you are unfamiliar with her, you can read more here.

Sparks is the creation of Annie from McGuffy’s Reader. Sparks began as a blog hop, created by our friend. Annie stated when she began Sparks,“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.”

Awww Mondays

Cooper Murphy is here in his go-to, belly-up, snoozing position to join the Awww Mondays blog hop at Comedy Plus.

 

 

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The Adventures of Periwinkle and Stinky

Our favorite mischievous tabbies will be back tomorrow with their first new adventure in a few weeks. Periwinkle has planned it, so none of us know what they will be up to. You can find their adventure over at Friends Furever tomorrow.

 

 

 

July 26, 2021 by Awww Mondays Dad Tom's Photography Doozy of a Snoozy Sparks The Adventures of Stinky & Periwinkle 12

12 Responses

  1. meowmeowmans says:
    July 27, 2021 at 10:58 pm

    What a wonderful spark, and that photo Dad Tom took is beautiful!

    We love Cooper Murphy’s belly, too. So snorgly!

    Reply
  2. mommakatandherbearcat says:
    July 27, 2021 at 8:03 am

    Oh, that belly gets us every time, Cooper Murphy.

    Reply
  3. BellaDharma an LadyMew says:
    July 26, 2021 at 7:01 pm

    Mew mew mew Cooper Murphy yore pose iss priceless an you are cute as a button…as 87 buttonss!!!
    An that iss a lovelee SPARK Aunty Janet. An Unkell Tom tooked a furabuluss foto two!
    **purrss** BellaDharma an <3 LadyMew

    Reply
  4. Ellen J Pilch says:
    July 26, 2021 at 6:43 pm

    Excellent spark and such a cute shot of Cooper Murphy. XO

    Reply
  5. Timmy Tomcat says:
    July 26, 2021 at 4:48 pm

    That is a great Spark and we are happy to see Cooper with his Ginger Tummy! Cant wait to see Periwinkle and Stinky together tomorrow! Purrs

    Reply
  6. Brian Frum says:
    July 26, 2021 at 1:32 pm

    That really is a terrific Spark and an every better tummy!

    Reply
  7. Sandee says:
    July 26, 2021 at 9:22 am

    Love the Spark. Ever so true.

    There’s my handsome Cooper Murphy. It’s good to see him. Tell him I love him bunches.

    Tomorrow Periwinkle and Stinky will be epic. I’m still doing the happy dance.

    Thank you for joining the Awww Mondays Blog Hop.

    Have a fabulous Awww Monday and week. Scritches to all the kitties and a hug to mom. ♥

    Reply
  8. The Florida Furkids says:
    July 26, 2021 at 8:35 am

    Dad Tom and our Dad have so much in common. We have lots of great butterfly photos that our Dad took.

    Great Spark and, of course, fabulous tummy!!!

    The Florida Furkids with paw pats and headbonks to Sawyer from Noelle

    Reply
  9. Pix says:
    July 26, 2021 at 8:10 am

    Cooper is a vision of handsome ginger this morning!

    Reply
  10. Eastside Cats says:
    July 26, 2021 at 7:56 am

    Cooper Murphy, I want to snorgle your belly!

    Reply
  11. Teddy says:
    July 26, 2021 at 5:25 am

    Coop and I know that belly-up is the bestest napping position right Cooper?? Orange tabby tummies need airing regularly. We’re anxious to see what the dynamic duo is up to now that Sawyer is home sweet home. Mom says Dad Tom’s photo is beautiful and so is the quote.

    Hugs, Teddy

    Reply
  12. Meezer'sMews&TerrieristicalWoofs says:
    July 26, 2021 at 3:34 am

    That’s a good spark!

    I want to reach through the screen to rub/snorgle Cooper Murphy’s belly!

    Reply

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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.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 11/30/2016

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.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 06/01/2017

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.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 11/30/2017

UNTIL

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

© Giulietta Blue 11/01/17

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.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 01/03/2018

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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.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 11/30/2016

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.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 06/01/2017

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.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 11/30/2017

UNTIL

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

© Giulietta Blue 11/01/17

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.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 01/03/2018

Kitty Couples

Angels
Allie & Mau
Married: July 23, 2016

Astrid & Sampson
Married: June 23, 2016

Lisbeth & Angel Charles

Noelle & Sawyer

Tyebe & Snap aka Cooper Murphy