Time to SPARK! What exactly IS this Monday SPARK thing we do? Well, most of you 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.
Today’s SPARK is one of my favorites………………..I read this a long time ago and still believe it totally………………the value of friendship can’t be overstated………….!
Hopefully everyone has at least one really good friend to get them through the bad times, share the good times with, and remind us all of the real VALUE of not just HAVING a friend but BEING a friend.
Happy Monday!
Hugs, Pam
P.S. I was asked to remind everyone that tomorrow is Teaser Tuesday – heaven forbid you should forget that – if you did, Angel Sammy and Teddy would give you a demerit in class and I’d get in trouble for not reminding you!!
yes!!!!! friendship is like a song and we can sing along together… and with many friends we are the biggest choir ever!
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And we sing well together don’t we……..friendship is THE BEST !!!!
Love, Teddy
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DA PHENNY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I certainly remembered that it’s Tuesday tomorrow.
There were a few teething problems last week – not surprising given the age of the trainees! I’ve been training them intensively this week but I would request that students not leave anything chewable unattended. The team would like to apologise to the student with the slightly nibbled homework and to the two students with holes in their gym shoes.
On the plus side – they were excellent at escorting trespassers away from the school buildings.
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Oh teething is a tough time and I know your trainees didn’t mean to have a bit of a nibble on homework or gym shoes…..it’s to be expected! That will also “train” students not to leave their important stuff lying around! So far your Trainees are doing a splendid job under your tutelage dear Captain Clowie! Everyone says they feel EVER so safe at school now!!
Hugs, The Professors and Graphics Department Lady(haha)
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Oh my what a beautiful Sparks!!! And so true.
I visited ‘such a friend’ for 2 days last week.
Hugs Cecilia
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Special time when you’re with a friend isn’t it!! 🙂
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Beautiful quote…and it reminds me of our friendship!
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Yes it reminds me of our friendship too!
Hugs, Pam
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A very profound and lovely Spark. The truth in this bright Spark is a security blanket to hold close to our hearts. So much comfort in this quote.
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Oh that’s EXACTLY how I felt when I read it. I honestly don’t know where I’d be without my friends…..”we are family” !!!
Hugs, Your Forever Friend Pam
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Well, I am thankful and HAPPY you are my forever friend and I am forever there for you. Our sense of funny makes me smile every day… 🙂 We’d be lost and without hope without our friends! Hey, I can hear that song… “We Are Family” … 🙂
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So that’s what I hear in the background huh? “We Are Family”………I wondered what that buzzing sound was!!! It’s true though that without smiles and friends life would be incredibly BLAH. I don’t enjoy BLAH. Never have. No matter HOW old I get!!
Love, Pam
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That is a truly wonderful Spark!
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Mom loves this one – friends are a real GIFT to be treasured.
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Made to eat D’s food is more punishment than a demerit.
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Demerits don’t taste good…..
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Friendship is one of life’s most precious blessings.
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It certainly is……..we sometimes take it for granted but shouldn’t……..friends light up the dark places.
Hugs, Pam
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Oh, that is a lovely Spark. Everybody needs a friend like that.
Woos – Lightning, Misty, and Timber
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I agree…………….totally!!
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That is a beautiful spark. I have a special friend who fits that role exactly. Sadly she lives at the other end of the country so we don’t see each other as often as we would like, but the phone is always there when we want to talk.
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Even if friends are a phone call (or email!) away, they remain our friends – special people keep the sometimes dark corners of our lives LIGHT!!!!
Hugs, Pam
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Friends are family members we choose. They make our songs complete.
Love and licks,
Cupcake
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Well said Cupcake! BRAVO……………. ❤
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Furabuluss SPARK Miss Pam!!!! LadyMew sayss shee has a guud numburr of frendss face 2 face an here that will ‘sing’ to her when needed!
***purrsss*** BellaDharma
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Friends are so important…..they keep us centered!!! 🙂
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Furry true Miss Pam an Teddy 😉
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We like that Spark a lot!!!
We’ll be here tomorrow and won’t be evacuated so we should be able to comment without problems…NOW we need to make sure Mom is up and ready!!
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We’ll be looking for you! Clowie and her security patrol will be making sure we’re safe and secure!
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What a lovely Spark…and a great way to think of a friend. 🙂
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I love this quote………just LOVE it!
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Terrific Spark, Pam. I am grateful to have you as one of my friends. Love and hugs, Janet
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Thank you Janet……..friendship is a treasure……..you’re one of mine………..!
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Great spark. Have a great evening. We’ve got bad weather coming tonight they say.
Sue B
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Uhoh – I hope the bad weather isn’t real bad – just some rain? No sign of it here!
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I like what Cupcake said too…that friends are family members we choose. They DO make our lives complete. Had to tend to stuffs in the Big City yesterday and didn’t get home till late in the afternoon. So, I didn’t comment. XX
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Sounds like a busy day!!! Hope today is less busy…………….my friend ❤
Hugs, Pam
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Beautiful, beautiful Spark!!!!
An important question: Are demerits given by razor-sharp claws?
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Sometimes……..or razor sharp TEETH! 🙂
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Oh that poor little frightened baby! What a face! LOL
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This is a super spark and we really appreciate good friends, friends
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We are happy to call all of you friends too! ❤
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