SPARKS & AN ANGEL SANTA

Sparks

 

 

Though this kitty definitely looks to be taking the holidays in stride, I think this Spark is a good reminder for all of us who share our homes with furry friends.

The author of today’s Spark is Justin Scott Hartley. He is a 43-year-old, American actor. Since 2016, he has starred in the NBC drama series “This Is Us,” for which he was nominated for the Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.

In all honesty, I must divulge that Hartley began his quote with, “I am a dog lover.” Being a cat blog, I made a decision to leave that part off.

As I’ve been reminding you for months, 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

I delved into the archives for today’s Awww Mondays blog hop submission. This photo is from December 21, 2019. I think you’ll recognize the handsome man cat playing Santa is this photo.

 

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Our sweet Angel Mau is joining the Awww Mondays blog hop at Comedy Plus. You can do the same by clicking on the hop badge.

 

The Adventures of Periwinkle & Stinky

Your two favorite tabbies will be off on another adventure tomorrow. I cannot wait to see what they get up to or into. I’ll be checking them out over at Friends Furever. I know they’ll be hoping to see you there as well.

 

December 14, 2020 by Angel Cat Awww Mondays Holiday Sparks 12

12 Responses

  1. meowmeowmans says:
    December 15, 2020 at 10:53 pm

    That’s a super spark — so insightful. We loved seeing Angel Mau. He made a great Santa. XO

    Reply
  2. BellaDharma an LadyMew says:
    December 14, 2020 at 6:42 pm

    What a lovelee foto of ‘angel’ Mauricio…..wee nevurr furget Mau Aunty!!
    An THE SPARK iss guud.
    It iss quiet here so mee purrty much inn mee rooteen. Nutt LadyMew sayss shee will make sure mee iss OKay!
    **purrss** BellaDharma

    Reply
  3. The Island Cats says:
    December 14, 2020 at 5:39 pm

    What a wonderful Santa-cat Angel Mau was!

    Reply
  4. Timmy Tomcat says:
    December 14, 2020 at 3:30 pm

    We really like that spark and I am doing my best to keep the stress out of the furs lives. To be truthful they are the ones giving me purrs of support. Love seeing Santa Mau. What a sweet Angel

    Reply
  5. The Swiss Cats says:
    December 14, 2020 at 3:28 pm

    Great reminder ! We loved to see Angel Mau, he made a pawsome Santa ! Purrs

    Reply
  6. Ellen Pilch says:
    December 14, 2020 at 11:43 am

    Angel Mau was the cutest Santa ever. I love this spark and the art with you. XO

    Reply
  7. Sandee says:
    December 14, 2020 at 11:42 am

    I love the Spark and a huge Awww on Angel Mau. That’s a purrfect photograph.

    Thank you for joining the Awww Mondays Blog Hop.

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

    Reply
  8. Brian Frum says:
    December 14, 2020 at 10:22 am

    That’s a really good Spark and such a precious Santa Angel.

    Reply
  9. The Florida Furkids says:
    December 14, 2020 at 7:57 am

    Great Spark and so true.

    We loved seeing Angel Mau this morning. Such a handsome Santa. We sure miss him and we hope he and Allie are doing well at the Bridge.

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

    Reply
  10. Charles Huss says:
    December 14, 2020 at 7:22 am

    We certainly do need to consider our pets’ stress levels during the holidays. Mau made a handsome Santa.

    Reply
  11. Teddy says:
    December 14, 2020 at 5:40 am

    That’s a great and artsy SPARK today…….and what can we say about Mr. Handsome Angel Mau in his Santa hat except – MY FRIEND I MISS YOU SO MUCH.

    Happy Monday
    Love, Teddy

    Reply
  12. Meezer'sMews&TerrieristicalWoofs says:
    December 14, 2020 at 1:59 am

    That spark is good advice.
    Nice to see Angel Mau as a cute Santa!

    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