It’s Labor Day Monday and time for the weekly SPARK. So what’s this SPARK thing? “SPARKS” was started by Annie McGuffy of McGuffy’s Reader but ended when she stopped blogging some time ago. It was meant to be a way to start out each week with with a meaningful thought – something that spoke to each of us and hopefully everyone else who read it. Although Annie isn’t currently blogging, a lot of us who enjoyed her SPARKS decided to keep posting SPARKS of our own.
I looked for a SPECIAL SPARK for today since it’s Labor Day and found this…………..I like it – I hope you do too.
I can definitely relate this to working life. Honestly even though I’ve been retired for quite a while, I kind of had this as my work ethic. I wasn’t ALWAYS totally enthusiastic about some of the things I had to do but it was my job so I did the best I could.
I hope you and your family enjoy whatever you choose to do for this Labor Day weekend………………even if it’s just enjoy each others’ company or find a comfy chair and read a good book!
TWO Spoiled Cats 
Yup, I love my work, but there are some things I hate about it. LOL! What an enigma! But yes, I have to do my best because otherwise I would just be another body who is doing things. I want to do them lovingly…because those I care for could be my own family…
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Perfect attitude for someone in your line of work! I always did my best even if my best was an epic fail – I still got pleasure from knowing I tried!
Hugs, Pam
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Good spark and yes to all but the sacrifices are barely noticable when we are doing something we love and that gives us and others joy!@
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That thing at the end was in error. I wanted to add, YES, like US, Teddy, we make such sacrifices for our snuggles and rubs, turning over on the other side, for instance.
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Or as the saying goes “turn the other cheek” (hahaha).
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true… no guts no glory… even to fail better has it’s price ;O) happy labor day!!!!
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I’m planning on having a LABOR-LESS Labor Day……the usual practically non-stop napping!
Hugs, Teddy
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I wish I knew this when I was young. worked for years, and still do, in jobs I have no passion for.
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Makes the days incredibly long doesn’t it……….. 😦
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It sure does.
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I have always gone to the limit to do my job well. Had to as it is a built-in drive I have. Enjoy…not that much as it was all consuming. But…I got it done and kept us in a home with food and heat.
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And that’s what it’s all about….! 🙂
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A good one to start the week. Love and sacrifice are the keywords. Have a good week!
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You too Mr. Frank! See you in school tomorrow……..
Hugs, Teddy
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Great Spark. We almost used that same one!!!!
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WOW…..GREAT MINDS huh?
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I love this spark. That is so true. Have a wonderful day. XO
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Amen to that spark and work hard…
Seems lots of folks expect instant gratification from day one of their working life.
Hugs Cecilia
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I know – times have changed in the attitude towards job department haven’t they! 🙂
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If you love what you are doing, it doesn’t seem so much like work. Excellent Spark! Happy Labor Day!
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Absolutely!
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Good morning. Good spark. Have a nice Labor Day.
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I relate to this for all aspects of my life. This is a most excellent Spark. I am doing a LABOR-LESS Labor Day also Teddy Boop! I am looking forward to an Arby’s Classic French Dip and Swiss for dinner tonight! Our Arby’s has been closed for two months for a deep clean, gutting and reno. We had our grill-fest last night instead of today because we are sure to get rained out tonight. Hope your Mom and Dad are going LABOR-LESS too today.
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Mom, Dad and big old me are TOTALLY LABOR-LESS today (and most days!). We had our BBQ last night too – sandwiches tonight and we expect rain tonight and next few days. Hope that Army’s is as tasty as it sounds! We had an Army’s in our town but it closed…..WHAAA. Anyway, Mom says she’s happy you liked the SPARK – she loved it too. Great minds think alike!
Hugs, Teddy Boop
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Happy Labor Day where we at the Ranch recognize and are appreciative of those workers who paved the way to the 40 hours work week among other work contributions.
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I totally agree, if you enjoy something it’s not work at all, just a wonderful way of life!
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Furry innspirational SPARK fore Laburr Day Miss Pam!!
BellaSita meowed shee werked her heart out to beecome 1st Lady Tow Truck Operator waaaaaay back inn THE 70’ss!
Shee werked all dayss; even Laburr Day….so this SPARK iss so her! 😉
***nose rubss*** BellaDharma an {{hugss}} BellaSita Mum
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Glad you like the SPARK……..
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Good inspiration for an inspiring holiday.
Love and licks,
Cupcake
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This is a great Spark, it’s one i thought of using today, but i ended up using Dr. King’s quote about work instead. Happy Labor Day!
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I liked that one too – !
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I guess that is what we are doing with blogging. I know I enjoy it better than any paying job I ever had. Hope you all had a terrific holiday! XOCK, angel Lily Olivia, angel Mauricio, Misty May, angel Giulietta, angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, Cooper Murphy, Sawyer, Kizmet, Audrey & Raleigh
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We had a nice holiday – I did work on the computer MOST of the day though getting ready for the new Teaser School post today BUT it was fun. Other than that we pretty much just relaxed and ate. I agree with you about blogging – I’ll keep it up as long as I have the energy to but then I could say that about most things!!
Hugs, Pam
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I had many jobs I didn’t like, but gave it my all each day. Now I love what I do because I work for myself. Great Spark.
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A very profound spark.
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I’m from the UK and our International Labour Day is on May 1st. My old woman says she does all the work in this house and I mostly lie around all day and zoom around the house in the middle of the night! Ha-ha!
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Hi Toffee…..Well it’s tough to be sweet when your humans aren’t cooperating by getting up at odd hours (odd to them – normal to us) to feed us. I have to admit, I have my Mom trained to get up when I am ready for breakfast at 3AM. We hang out together – her with her coffee and me with my breakfast – until Dad drags himself out of bed around 6-ish. In spite of how long it has taken me to train my people, I’m pretty happy with them. They’re “older models” but they still work. No batteries required. Have a super day.
Hugs, Teddy
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