COOPER MURPHY IN REPOSE

Caturday Art

 

Cooper Murphy

 

Cooper Murphy is the subject of today’s Caturday Art. The photo was taken by Dad Tom while Cooper was snoozing on the radiator cover in the living room. It is a favorite spot of several of the Kitties Blue.

I returned to the Painnt app again and used the Mermaid effect. The hue was blue, which I changed to this “reddish” color to be more representative of the holiday season. I also added the Soft Light filter. The scroll border is from piZap.

Cooper Murphy is participating in the Caturday Art blog hop hosted by Athena Cat Goddess Wise Kitty. If you’d like to join him, click on her badge.

Friendly Fill-Ins: Week #237

We missed fill-ins yesterday, so are posting them today. Friendly Fill-Ins is a blog hop hosted by our friends, Ellen from 15 And Meowing and Lorianne from Four-Legged Furballs. I have filled-in with my usual teal italics.

1. My favorite Christmas gift is a new Christopher Radko Muffy VanderBear ornament for the tree.

2. This holiday season I will miss seeing friends.

3. I would like Santa to bring us a black or grey kitten (or one of each).

4. You might find cats under my Christmas tree this year. (Of course, that is no different than every other year since the mid-80s.)

Discount Code

Yesterday, Kitties Blue and I reviewed a terrific Yaheetech cat tree and gave you a 25% off discount code (JANET25) for any product (including non-catcentric items) from their web-site. So check out yesterday’s post and their site.

Sunday Selfies Reminder

Can you believe we are less than two weeks away from Christmas and less than three weeks from 2021. Though time has seemed to drag during the pandemic and quarantines, another year has sped past. That means we only have a few more opportunities for selfies in 2020, and you know you don’t want to miss out. So, this is your early warning to get those selfies snapped and posted bright and early tomorrow morning. After all you wouldn’t want to lose out on any nap time under the Christmas tree.

We also will be honoring our friends Jinx (15 And Meowing) and Gracie (Animal Shelter Volunteer Life), who received their angel wings this week and flew off to the Rainbow Bridge.

Thanks for your support. See you tomorrow!

 

 

 

December 12, 2020 by Caturday Art Blog Hop Christmas Friendly Friday Fill-Ins Holiday 15

15 Responses

  1. Athena and Marie says:
    December 13, 2020 at 3:40 am

    Beautiful art. It warms us up just looking at it.

    Reply
  2. Marv, Jo Jo, Kozmo, Cinnamon & and Mom Barb says:
    December 12, 2020 at 11:24 pm

    Cooper! what a fabulishious piece of art! You look magnificent! Your Mom ROCKED the art!
    Purrs
    Marv, jo Jo, kozmo, Cinnamon and Barb

    Reply
  3. meowmeowmans says:
    December 12, 2020 at 10:07 pm

    Cooper Murphy, this artwork of you is super cool!

    Thank you so much for honoring our Gracie and Mom Ellen’s Jinx tomorrow. We will be there. XO

    Reply
  4. BellaDharma an LadyMew says:
    December 12, 2020 at 6:57 pm

    Furabuluss artwerk there Unkell Tom an Aunty Janet!
    Mee posted mee mew bloggie today an there ISS a Selfie…a Chanukkah Selfie!
    Oh an there are 2 nore Kittiess who gotted their wingss: Henry, Chat Noir of Youtube fame an Deer Miss Audra’ss Deztinee High….iss furry furry sad!
    **purrss** BellaDharma

    Reply
  5. Bigseoonline.com says:
    December 12, 2020 at 6:07 pm

    Thank you, a very interesting note. Post gave it some thought.

    Reply
  6. The Island Cats says:
    December 12, 2020 at 5:45 pm

    Cooper Murphy definitely looks relaxed. And new kittens???? We hope Santa is listening!

    Reply
  7. Memories of Eric and Flynn says:
    December 12, 2020 at 1:37 pm

    That is a nice picture and art of Cooper Murphy.

    Reply
  8. Ellen Pilch says:
    December 12, 2020 at 12:23 pm

    I love your art. Thank you for participating in the fill-ins, great answers. I hope you will show us a photo of your new ornament. I just ordered an ornament with the grinch on it that says stink-stank – stunk 2020. Thank you for honoring my boy tomorrow. XO

    Reply
  9. Timmy Tomcat says:
    December 12, 2020 at 11:34 am

    Cooper you really know how to relax and that pose adds to your Art. We think Dad may have gotten us a gift yesterday after we saw your post. He is staying quiet about anything but we hope!

    Reply
  10. Eastside Cats says:
    December 12, 2020 at 9:48 am

    Purrfect and arty image of Cooper Murphy!

    Reply
  11. The Florida Furkids says:
    December 12, 2020 at 9:22 am

    Great artwork!

    We think #3 would be wonderful!!!

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

    Reply
  12. Brian Frum says:
    December 12, 2020 at 9:16 am

    You look fabulous Cooper Murphy! Those were good answers and I hope Santa brings you a pair of kittens!

    Reply
  13. Cleo says:
    December 12, 2020 at 5:34 am

    We love the tone in Cooper Murphy’s artified photo! What a pretty picture.

    Reply
  14. Teddy says:
    December 12, 2020 at 5:29 am

    Oh Cooper what a GREAT spot for a snoozer. Nice and warm on that radiator cover and you’re BIG enough to fend off any possible introoder kitties who want to push you from that spot and take over. The artsy effect on your photo is super – love how your furs look like ocean waves…………..!!

    Hugs, Teddy

    Reply
  15. Summer says:
    December 12, 2020 at 2:46 am

    I love the art this week!

    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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Allie & Mau
Married: July 23, 2016

Astrid & Sampson
Married: June 23, 2016

Lisbeth & Angel Charles

Noelle & Sawyer

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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