A SPARK OF LAUGHTER

Sparks: Week #28

 

Sparks #28

 

This crazy ginger cat makes me laugh everyday. I am grateful for that, as it is difficult to find much funny in today’s world. If not for the antics of Kitties Blue, Dad Tom’s inspired one-liners and the zaniness of The Big Bang Theory, I probably wouldn’t even crack a smile.

William Ray “Bill” Engvall Jr. is the author of today’s Spark. He’s an American comedian and actor best known for his work as a stand-up comic.

I am joining Annie at McGufffy’s Reader for her Sparks blog hop. In establishing the hop, Annie wrote, “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!” This is what makes Sparks so special and why I look forward to participating each week.

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April 16, 2018 by Sparks 21

21 Responses

  1. Emma and Buster says:
    April 17, 2018 at 1:09 am

    What is it with gorgeous ginger mancats who unabashedly show the adorable belleh to one and all!

    Mom is dying to rub your belly btw.

    Reply
  2. Mary (cactus dreams) says:
    April 17, 2018 at 12:02 am

    awww, he looks so happy sprawled there.

    Reply
  3. Ruby says:
    April 16, 2018 at 11:22 pm

    Oh, I loves that Bill dude! He’s funny! I likes funny! Coop, you have one good lookin’ belly dude! BOL/MOL!!
    Kisses,
    Ruby ♥

    Reply
  4. MrJackFreckles/Pipo/Angel-Minko says:
    April 16, 2018 at 9:21 pm

    Cooper Murphy has much comical about himself; he must be a comedian in a kitty body!

    Reply
  5. Brian Frum says:
    April 16, 2018 at 8:17 pm

    We love your photo Teddy and the Spark too. Our peeps saw the Bill dude live and said he was a hoot!

    Reply
  6. The Island Cats says:
    April 16, 2018 at 7:05 pm

    Cooper Murphy is a lot like Wally. They have the strangest sleeping positions. 🙂

    Reply
  7. The Swiss Cats says:
    April 16, 2018 at 2:44 pm

    Lovely tummy and great spark ! Purrs

    Reply
  8. BeadedTail says:
    April 16, 2018 at 2:41 pm

    Our mommy also says that kitties were put on earth to make us smile and Cooper Murphy is the purrfect example of that! Safe travels to KC!

    Reply
  9. Eastside Cats says:
    April 16, 2018 at 2:12 pm

    Laughter is the best medicine, they say!

    Reply
  10. Ellen Pilch says:
    April 16, 2018 at 2:00 pm

    Great tummy photo and excellent spark. Bill Engvall is funny right along with Jeff Foxworthy 🙂 XO

    Reply
  11. Colehaus Cats says:
    April 16, 2018 at 12:45 pm

    What a belly shot, Cooper Murphy! If our Mom could kiss that belly, she’d be smiling for a week or more! Great spark today!

    Reply
  12. Comedy Plus says:
    April 16, 2018 at 12:01 pm

    Awww, you need to link this post to Awww Mondays. A kitty that makes you laugh every day is a good thing indeed.

    Love your Spark. Laughing does make you feel wonderful.

    Have a purrfect day filled with laughter. ♥

    Reply
  13. The Menagerie Mom says:
    April 16, 2018 at 10:58 am

    You make us smile, Cooper Murphy! And we’re so glad that you make your mom smile and laugh, too. Now, can we tickle that fluffy orange tummy?

    Reply
  14. The Florida Furkids says:
    April 16, 2018 at 10:09 am

    We love your Sparks post! Mom has just started watching the Big Bang Theory and is loving it!

    The Florida Furkids with smoochies and love to Mau from Allie

    Reply
  15. Linda Arthur Tejera says:
    April 16, 2018 at 8:45 am

    Oh, Cooper Murphy, you’re so like my Charlie! A couple of comedians—much needed in today’s world! Keep up the good times! 😻😂

    Reply
  16. Scout Charles says:
    April 16, 2018 at 6:58 am

    Cooper Murphy thank you for giving my mom something to smile about this morning. That is an awesome pose.

    Reply
  17. Teddy says:
    April 16, 2018 at 6:03 am

    Coop my “belly buddy”, I’m with you…….give those humans a reason to giggle – it makes them smile and smiles are good for ALL of us. When I think my parents need cheering up, I go “belly up” and it works every time! Laughter really is the best medicine and we can be the “doctors of love” for our humans so they get their meds. HAHA

    Love and Happy Monday
    Teddy

    Reply
  18. Summer says:
    April 16, 2018 at 4:04 am

    My human tries to find something that makes her laugh every day. Her favorite movie genre is comedy, in fact.

    Reply
  19. Lone Star Cats says:
    April 16, 2018 at 1:44 am

    Pawsome belleh shot dood!

    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