GINGER TABBY IN THE FALL

Sunday Selfies: Week #427

Cooper Murphy is here this week to host Sunday Selfies. He’s selected a fall-themed frame to match his ginger furs.

 

Portrait of a ginger, tabby cat in a fall-themed frame with butterflies and gold carnations and a bow.

Cooper will be waiting right here for you to join him on our hop. You can join the hop anytime through Thursday. All the Kitties Blue have their paws crossed that you will share a selfie with them and all your other friends.

Giveaway Winner

I’m delighted to announce the winner of the book, How Snowball Stole Christmas by Kristin McKanagh, is Susan of Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Congratulations, Susan! The winner was selected using Random.org.

Thanks so much for joining us today. We wish everyone a happy and easy Sunday.

 



October 23, 2022 by Giveaway Sunday Selfies 21

21 Responses

  1. Angel Binky, Peachy, Stippie and Granny says:
    October 24, 2022 at 5:46 am

    Cooper Murphy this is such a magnificent Selfie, Autumn is so your colour…err…and mine too😸Double Pawkissies from us to all of you, sweet KittiesBlue🐾😽💞

    Reply
  2. Lone Star Cats says:
    October 24, 2022 at 12:13 am

    Us ginger guys do make good pumpkin spice kitties.

    Reply
  3. Susan from Bucks County says:
    October 23, 2022 at 8:40 pm

    Cooper you are so handsome!

    I am so happy to have won the book.

    Thank you Janet and Kitties!

    Reply
  4. Melissa & Mudpie says:
    October 23, 2022 at 8:22 pm

    You look pawsome, Cooper!

    Reply
  5. Lucy and Xena says:
    October 23, 2022 at 4:34 pm

    Congratulations to Susan, and a big wave to that handsome Cooper Murphy!

    Reply
  6. Service Cats U.S. says:
    October 23, 2022 at 2:50 pm

    You be looking very handsum Cooper. Big hugs

    Luvs ya’

    RaenaBelle and Zebby

    Reply
  7. katie Isabella says:
    October 23, 2022 at 1:24 pm

    If y mommy didn’t have me…she’d go straight for a Ginger!

    Reply
  8. Zoolatry says:
    October 23, 2022 at 12:18 pm

    Autumn becomes you Cooper ~ and you are purrfectly framed today, paws-up on such a lovely image!

    Reply
  9. Mango says:
    October 23, 2022 at 11:51 am

    Cooper Murphy Your a great Cat Scout! Mom looks forward to Tuesdays Periwinke and Stinky adventures!

    Reply
  10. BellaDharma an BellaSita Mum says:
    October 23, 2022 at 10:47 am

    HURRAH fore Miss Susan!!! Shee iss a furry nice lady!!! Enjoy yore mew book!!!
    Cooper Murphy yore lookin mitey fine an hansum today…..GRATE Selfie!
    An Aunty wee are 2nd today?? Mee-yow wow! Thanx!
    **nose rubss** BellaDharma an ((hugss)) BellaSita Mum

    Reply
  11. The Island Cats says:
    October 23, 2022 at 9:10 am

    Cooper Murphy, your orange furs look purrfect with the fall colors.

    Reply
  12. Ellen J Pilch says:
    October 23, 2022 at 8:59 am

    Cooper , that is a handsome selfie. Thank you for hosting. Have a great day. XO

    Reply
  13. The Florida Furkids says:
    October 23, 2022 at 8:34 am

    What a fabulous and very mancatly selfie!!!

    ConCats to Susan!

    The Florida Furkids with love and whisker kisses to Sawyer from Noelle

    Reply
  14. Brian Frum says:
    October 23, 2022 at 8:24 am

    That’s a fabulous selfie Cooper Murphy!

    Reply
  15. Erin, the Literary Cat. says:
    October 23, 2022 at 8:14 am

    Cooper Murphy is radiating colour! His surround is extra joyous, and looks far nice than the rain and winds we’re having.
    Purrs
    ERin

    Reply
  16. The J-Cats says:
    October 23, 2022 at 8:09 am

    What a super handsome selfie of a super handsome mancat, Cooper Murphy!

    And We love the autumnal setting too!

    Reply
  17. Wing Commander Basil & The B Team says:
    October 23, 2022 at 7:20 am

    Supurr selfie Cooper Murphy, we love the autumn frame!

    Reply
  18. Teddy says:
    October 23, 2022 at 4:48 am

    Coop that’s a “smashing” photo of you my ginger friend! Perfect pose – you oughta be a professional model.

    Hugs, Teddy

    Reply
  19. Meezer'sMews&TerrieristicalWoofs says:
    October 23, 2022 at 1:07 am

    Cooper Murphy, you are oh so very handsome, and that fall frame enhances it so much!

    Reply
  20. Leah says:
    October 23, 2022 at 12:09 am

    What a handsome picture of Cooper Murphy for Sunday Selfies and what perfect colors for fall!

    Reply
  21. meowmeowmans says:
    October 23, 2022 at 12:03 am

    Ooh, Cooper Murphy, you are looking good! That’s a great Autumnal Selfie! 🙂

    Congratulations to Susan!

    Reply

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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.

© 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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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.

© 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