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.
I found this SPARK – a quote by Emily Dickenson which I’ve seen many times – probably in some SPARKS that many of us in the blogosphere have posted before – and thought it was a good Monday thought for myself…..and maybe you too?
What a wonderfully imaginative way to think of HOPE. I feel like it’s inside of me all the time and if I am quiet – I can hear it AND feel it. More and moreso these days. I HOPE that I can always and forever keep HOPE in my heart. I also would wish that for you…………..
Have a great week ahead!
Teddy and I say “KEEP ON HOPING”
Hugs, Pam
TWO Spoiled Cats 
The words and image are something to hold dear at the moment.
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Yes – well said Annie! 🙂
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Hope is important in these times.
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Have a pawsome week!
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You too……..stay safe………..!
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The illustration is as cute as the words are lovely.
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It’s a great combination isn’t it. That’s what I noticed FIRST – then I saw it was by Emily Dickinson and it was even better!
Hugs, Pam
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I always have hope and I wish that for all of us here.
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We love that Spark and the adorable graphic!
The Florida Furkids
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🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
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That is a great spark, so true. XO
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It REALLY is………….
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What a beautiful Spark! (and the second Emily Dickinson quote we’ve read today)
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She was quite a writer and SMART too! 😉
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Beautiful! Have a wonderful day.
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You too!
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We have to hold tight to hope! Sweet little bluebird♥
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Yes we do – and there is plenty of Hope to grab – just have to decide to “go for it” !!!
Hugs, Pam
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Emily was queen of words…all she wrote were truly inspiring…
Hugs and kitty kisses to you and Mom
Hugs Cecilia
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Hugs to you too Miss Cecilia!
Hugs, Teddy
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Awww, that is such a beautiful Spark!
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I just love it – the artwork too!
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Awesome spark. Have a good week.
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You too!
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Excellent SPARK Teddy. Hope is essential in every situation. The worse the situation, the more hope is needed. Hope walks hand in hand with willpower. With these two elements the human spirit is at its best.
Jean
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Well said! ❤
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Great spark Teddy. Hope keeps us going when things look so bad and unending
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IT’s invaluable………I say “keep it coming” !
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That is a really good one. Have a great day. After storms it cooled down a few degrees.
Sue
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Wow, that Emily Dickenson really knew how to craft a saying. Happy Monday.
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She sure did…………they’re all GEMS!
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Beautiful!
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I think hope is singing to faith. 🙂
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Well said.
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That is a bad drawing of me.
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Well it’s a BLUE-ish bird…..maybe a little plump – and unless you use curlers in your tail feathers I suppose it really does NOT look that much like you!
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Pam that is a great spark and hope springs eternal. (not my words MOL)
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Hope is the one thing we can do for OURSELVES……..and I intend to keep it close by the rest of my days!
Hugs, Pam
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What an awesome Spark!!! Hope is a wonderful thing to hang on to, and Mom is very glad she did:)
Woos – Lightning, Misty, and Timber
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My Mom certainly kept HOPE in her heart through the years – there is ALWAYS HOPE if you look hard enough to find it!
Hugs, Teddy
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Aw, the Human loves Emily, and she used to teach that poem to her juniors! You are both looking great in that picture, Teddy. You guys must have the Fountain of Youth back there 😉 I am hoping to kick-start the Human, We’ll see!
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Good luck Spitty….my Mom says if not for me she would have aged 20 years after Sammy went to the Bridge. It’s a tough job training Humans but SOMEONE HAS TO DO IT!
Hugs, Teddy
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That’s a very hopeful Spark…love the birdie too, Teddy🕊💗Pawkisses for a wonderful day🐾😽💞
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The BLUEBIRD of happiness!! 🙂
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We think we told you once before that his is our mom’s very favorite quote, and we know she has used it previously for a Spark. She first found it when her friend, Lynn, was dying and sent it to her. Lynn loved it and adopted it as her motto, so it holds a special place in our mom’s heart. She loves this graphic of it. XOCK, angel Lily Olivia, angel Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, Cooper Murphy and Sawyer
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Love the Spark about hope. And we love the illustration even better!! #birdpic
Love and licks,
Cupcake
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Emily Dickinson had a great reminder for us AND whoever did the graphic picked that little bluebird of happiness to accompany Emily’s words………nice combination!! 🙂
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