Happy Monday! After a wild week of protests and problems and maybe some solutions – here we are starting off another week. Time for us to share a 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.
Looking every week for the right message to go with my feelings is what SPARKS is all about for me personally. I express how I feel at that moment in time. Below is THIS moment in time for me and maybe it will “ring” for you too?
This probably means different things to different people…………but it really got me thinking! This is a time for expressing yourself – everyone does that in a different way. One thing I have noticed lately is that a SMILE means a whole lot – I’ve always known that really but it feels “bigger” now than before. I’ve done a SPARK about smiles before. I try to keep a smile on my face all the time. I like to think that because I do and if just one person sees that – they might smile. I sure prefer seeing lots of smiles to seeing a lot of frowns that’s for sure!
Have a happy week…………………………stay safe………………………..they are expecting some spikes in Covid because of all the huge crowds getting together all over the world…….I hope that you all can stay healthy and safe!
Happy week ahead………..Hugs, Pam and Teddy too
Teddy says don’t forget tomorrow is Tuesday Teaser……………..I think you all know that by now……………but just in case! Post will be at a surprise time and this week we have a GUEST TEASER!
TWO Spoiled Cats 
we agree with you… this is the time to listen to our hearts and not only to the medias…
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I do believe people are listening MORE with their hearts now than ever before…..I hope it “stays” !
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What a week it has been. Here’s to a better one with lots of smiles!
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YES PLEASE! 🙂 🙂 🙂
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Change is on the way, I think. I hope it’s change for the better.
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We ALL do! ❤
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Pam, you always find so great quotes and give us lots of thinking.
Kristiina
Kosmo waves to Teddy.
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Thank you Kristiina……I’m sending you a BIG SMILE and Teddy sends a virtual hug to his buddy Kosmo!
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Thank you! 💖
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I try to keep a smile…if even a ghost of a smile on while I am out and about.
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A ghost is better than a frown (!)………We have noticed that even with a mask on you can SEE a smile in people’s eyes………..!!
Love, Pam
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You have a wonderful smile….and it’s wonderful how easily you share it!
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What a kind thing to say! Look who’s talking – you’re a smiler too! 🙂
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We are listening to our hearts here and doing a lot of hoping for the best!
Good Morning!
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GOOD! It’s a time to be hopeful and moving forward. WE CAN DO THIS!
Love, Pam and Teddy
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Teddy you are wise beyond your years and GAWGEOUS too
Hugs cecilia
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Thanks Miss Cecilia! Mom helps me be wise but I take full credit for the gawgeous (hahahaha).
Hugs, Teddy
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Yes a smile means a lot these days and it can really make a difference if someone is having a bad day.
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I agree…….they are more important than EVER!
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That is an excellent spark. I miss smiles, one can’t see them with the masks on. XO
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You can see smiles in the eyes as well as the mouth – that’s pretty cool since we are wearing masks isn’t it!
Hugs, Pam
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That’s a terrific heart Spark Teddy!
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Here’s to smiles and loads of vision! 👀
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WELL SAID! 🙂
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No crowds here in New River-the houses have been social distanced for years.
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That’s a good thing…..we are social distanced here too
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That’s a favorite quote and timely. I hope you’re staying well!
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Hi Layla! We are fine here and happy that you are as well………it’s a difficult time for many but smiles help keep the positivity going! Stay safe my friend.
Love, Pam
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Now we’re smiling too, Teddy…see 🙂 Excellent quote from such a great man😸Pawkisses for a Happy Monday🐾😽💞
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Smiles HELP don’t they dear Binky!
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That’s a really great Spark. Mom smiles at people when she’s wearing her mask….duh!!!
The Florida Furkids
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I do the same thing….it’s a habit!!
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Well, you know the expression: Smile and the world smiles with you – a good practice for all of us to do.
Woos, Lightning and Timber
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Smiles are infectious and this is the kind of infection we LIKE!!
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That’s a very profound Spark this week.
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🙂
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That is a good Spark. Not leaving home I miss seeing people smile.
The world is getting scarier every day and it makes me wonder where it will all end.
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I know what you mean Jackie…..we’re all wondering that…….time will tell! 🙂
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Thank you, and i hope to see you tomorrow, although i cannot guarantee, with my work, that it will be early.
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Don’t worry about what time you come by – remember you can be RIGHT any time of day!
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That is very profound but it makes sense if you think about it.
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Another good spark. Smiling makes us all feel better.
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It sure does……!
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Thanks Pam.Jung was quite a fellow and shaped a lot of philosophy. We like it
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I really love this one.
Sue
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Me too…………….it really spoke to me.
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Love that Spark for this week. Looking inside is what Mom does when she meditates.
Love and licks,
Cupcake
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Meditation is “quiet in your mind and body” time my Mom says…..she does it too!
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