It’s Monday and time to share a SPARK for the week! What’s SPARKS??? You all know that Annie of McGuffy’s Reader – who started SPARKS – was hacked and has been on an extended break from blogging although her idea to spread some inspiration on Monday of every week goes on. Many of us who participated in her SPARKS Blog Hop and found value in sharing a thought on Monday continue doing that to hopefully give each other a “Monday boost” – perhaps something to think about to inspire us in the week ahead OR help us deal with something that’s on our mind. Why not join us by sharing something that SPARKS you? It might just start a spark in us too.
While looking for a spark to share about listening – something some of us THINK we do but maybe not as well as we could – I saw this great quote from Winston Churchill. It says what I wanted to say so I’ll share it, then go about my Monday!
Yep – that sums it up! Happy Monday!
Love, Pam
TWO Spoiled Cats 
mr. churchill said it very well… and sometimes it is easier to stand up than to be silent … specially when you cross social medias… LOL
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That’s a good point………! Happy Moanday friends……..
Love, Teddy and Mom too
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That is a very good quote. Sometimes it can be harder to sit down and listen.
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It is – funny how that is. We all WANT to be listened to – I guess we need to remember that when someone ELSE is talking – they feel the same way! 🙂
Love, Pam
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Oh GOOD one! GOOD GOOD one!
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Glad it “spoke” to you – it sure did with me!
Hugs, Pam
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Perfect quote! I agree about it being difficult to just listen sometime…
Happy Monday, my friend!
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People like to think they are being listened to and they should be. We might just learn something! LOL
Hugs, Pam
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Yep, sometimes it is hard to sit down and listen. Sometimes I get tired of worrying about whether to rock the boat. Good quote to start the week for me… 🙂 Thursday I’m going to have to do a lot of listening!
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Uhoh…..whatsup for Thursday! I had to laugh a little at this quote because these days even though I DO listen, I don’t RETAIN (haha). That’s as important as listening I think!
Hugs, Pam
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Family from England and Missouri time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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YIKES…..maybe you and the hubster need to get out of town quick – leave a note on the door to make themselves comfy and come back when it’s all over……(just kidding)! Family is always fun – I bet you have a blast……
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We are meeting them in Kissimmee! It will be fun to see our niece who lives in England. I am anxious to see her two girls, they are equestrians now… finally horse peeps in the family.
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Oh great! Horse peeps are special peeps indeed – That will be a ton of fun…………
Hugs, Pam
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Did you notice on Cupcakes post that she is doing the “wheels up” position?
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I love it……………she does a nice one AND has toe-curls too! That’s extra points!
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Oooo, I didn’t notice the toe-curls… must go back and check!
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She has GREAT toe-curls………….she could teach a class in fact…… 🙂
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That is an excellent spark. so true. Have a great day! XO
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Thanks – I hope you have a great day too!!
Love, Pam
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Great Spark. That Winston was quite the fellow with so many wonderful quotes
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IT’s wonderful that so many very smart and wise peeps had such deep and helpful thoughts for the rest of us poor schleps who need to learn stuff isn’t it?!
Hugs, Teddy and Mom too
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That Churchill guy knew stuff. 😊
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He did……some mighty good stuff!
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ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh such wonderful quote for a great Man.
Listening is skill we must all learn and practice..working with international students for my entire NCSU career taught me just how valuable a skill it is too.
Hugs Cecilia
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If we don’t listen, we don’t learn right Miss Cecilia?
Hugs, Teddy Bean
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Listen? What the SQUAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWK is that?
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Oh I bet you listen – listening for the rustle of fresh newspaper coming for the bottom of your cage – the sound of seeds being deposited in your food bowl……Right?
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Yepper, that is totally a good one Teddy!
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Thanks Brian………..I’m always listening around here – the sound of the treat bag opening is one of my faves!
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Oh yeah. Great Spark. Mom agrees that more people need to sit down and listen. She also knows that SHE IS ONE OF THEM!! Ha! #truth
Love and licks,
Cupcake
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I know that people sit down a listen when your Mom is reading a story at the library! I know I would listen to her if I was there!!!
Hugs, Teddy
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Love that. Never heard it before. Have a great afternoon/evening. Supposed be getting rain sometime this afternoon/evening.
Sue B
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Yes! Each side of an issue should take turns doing just that, and truly listening so as to come to an understanding and a way to solve the issue at hand.
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Meow meow what a purrfect ‘Spark’ Teddy an Miss Pam….LadyMeow told mee it has taken her yeerss to figure out when to speak upss an when to sitss down, mew mew mew….
Shee iss purrty guud at knowin THE diffy-rence now 😉
**purrsss** BellaDharma
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Very wise words for all ot heed. Unfortunately those that need to hear it most are not listening.
Woos – Lightning, Misty, and Timber
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Sadly you are RIGHT………….. 😦
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Excellent Spark! Winston Churchill was a very smart man.
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Sure was………and said a lot of most memorable things! 🙂
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Hmmmm, I shouldn’t wonder if there were a HUUUUUUGE silence in the teaser class today. But we could blame Mr. Churchill’s wisdom for the greenies! MOL!!!
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Oh I think the class is going to be noisy today……………….!!
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Excellent Spark!!
The Florida Furkids
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Thank you……..! 🙂
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