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ONE OF THE LAST PHOTOS PRE-PANDEMIC

Feline/Friendship Fridays

Individuals have been sharing on social media the last photos taken with their cell phones prior to the coronavirus being declared a pandemic. I rarely take photos with my cell phone. I use my iPad instead. On March 11, 2020, I took several photos of Cooper Murphy playing with the peacock feather. I have shared several of those photos, but not the one below. I cut the tip off of his ears, and he was moving, so it’s a bit out of focus. Cooper Murphy is always cute, so I am hoping you will overlook those two things.

 

pre-pandemic

 

Cooper Murphy is joining the blogs hops at Comedy Plus and Create with Joy. If you’d like to do the same, click on the appropriate badge(s) below.

Friendly Fill-Ins: Week #250

Time for those fill-ins hosted each week by Ellen (15 And Meowing) and Lorianne (Four-Legged Furballs). I had to ask for a lot of help this week. In fact I only completed one of the fill-ins, and Sawyer took on the other three. We both used teal italics for our fill-ins.

1. Sawyer: I have given up trying to make friends with Calista Jo.

2. On St. Patrick’s Day, I try to remember to wear green, as I am half Irish. 

3. Sawyer: I get cranky when I don’t get my treats on time at 11 a.m. every morning.

4. Sawyer: Noelle is my good luck charm.

Friendly Fill-Ins is a blog hop. You can find the sentences to be filled in on both blogs on Thursdays. And you can join the hop by clicking on the badge at left.

We’ll be back tomorrow with some Caturday Art.

 

March 12, 2021 by Janet Blue Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Feline Friday Friendly Friday Fill-Ins Friendship Friday 10
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  1. The Island Cats says:
    March 12, 2021 at 5:52 pm

    It looks like that feather is swatting you, Cooper Murphy!

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  2. Ellen Pilch says:
    March 12, 2021 at 5:16 pm

    Very cute photo of Cooper Murphy. Thank you for participating in the fill-ins, great answers. I am sorry you can’t make friends with Calista Jo. And Sawyer, your answer of Noelle is sweet. Have a nice weekend. XO

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  3. Adorapurr says:
    March 12, 2021 at 11:22 am

    Momma Blue, yoo don’t need to be in focus to see how handsome Cooper Murphy is. *sighs*

    Reply
  4. Brian Frum says:
    March 12, 2021 at 11:18 am

    That’s pretty cute Cooper Murphy and we enjoyed those fill-in answers too!

    Reply
  5. Sandee says:
    March 12, 2021 at 10:28 am

    Aw, you know how I love to see Cooper Murphy. He’s my favorite kitty of all the kitties. Sawyer is right up there too. There are so many I love. That’s a good thing.

    Love all your fill-ins. Sawyer does such a great job.

    Thank you for joining the Feline Friday Blog Hop.

    Have a purrfect Feline Friday and weekend. Scritches all around and a hug to mom. ♥

    Reply
  6. Noelle says:
    March 12, 2021 at 8:05 am

    Oh Sawyer, I am so thrilled to be your good luck charm. You are mine too!!!! We didn’t know your Mom was half Irish….ours is too!!

    Cooper Murphy looks cute with the fev-ver!!

    paw pats and headbonks
    Noelle

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  7. Cleo says:
    March 12, 2021 at 5:50 am

    Missing ear tips and poor focus don’t take anything away from dear Cooper Murphy at all! Dad uses his cheapy android for everything, and we think it takes some spectacular pictures no matter (especially when they’re of me). Good gosh, “pre-pandemic” seems ages ago, doesn’t it?

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  8. Pam says:
    March 12, 2021 at 5:44 am

    I don’t have a cell phone OR an iPad but rely on my trusty camera for photos…..that photo of Cooper and the feather is fabulous!!!! Pre-pandemic seems like AGES AND AGES ago.

    Hugs, Pam

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  9. Meezer'sMews&TerrieristicalWoofs says:
    March 12, 2021 at 3:30 am

    I don’t even have a usable camera on my cell phone, LOL!!

    Your fill ins are fun!

    Green day is coming up quickly! We are even having a party at my work place!

    Reply
  10. Summer says:
    March 12, 2021 at 2:00 am

    My human looked at her iPhone and it made her a little sad because the last photo she took before the pandemic is me in my therapy cat vest getting ready for a visit.

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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

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

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