Today is the first work day of the week. Yep, I work my paws to the beans trying to provide a safe backyard for my family. These here vermin are quick and run like a bat outta hell…..I’ve watched a bat fly outta hell……..they are quick as a wrinkle. You mean wink, Tyebe. No, I mean wrinkle. You have seen mom with not much sleep? Ya. Well, those wrinkles pop up like nip in the spring. 
As I was saying today is Monday and this is time for a SPARK like Anne of McGuffy’s Reader started many moons ago. The idea was to start the week with a positive thought to help us over the hurdles that tend to destroy our good times. 
That sounds pretty vague to me Shoko. Ya right, you think I can be positive in a crappy situation. Tell me how? OK, let’s take the example of the masks peeps must wear now when going out amongst others and they can’t keep 6 feet of distance. Peeps complain the masks are hot, sweaty, cloud up their glasses and they have trouble breathing. That’s all true Shoko. Yep, they are uncomfortable but and this is one big BUTT…..mol….you said butt……hahaha…. Pull yourself together Tyebe. You’re acting like a kitten. You’re funny Shoko!! Now let’s look at the message peeps are sending out to others when they DO wear a mask. They are saying, “I care if you get sick and so in case I carry the virus…..you are protected from it.” Two sides of the same situation. One complains and implies negative aspects where the other looks at the positive thoughts of doing the same action. 
We are also joining Comedy Plus blog for Aww…..Mondays. Pop on over and see what’s happening at Sandee’s joint. 
Simply click on the Aww Monday’s name and be blown over to their part of the world. Don’t bother clicking on the badge as it won’t take you anywhere.
SHOKO…..BLACK
TYEBE…..ROYAL BLUE
This morning a visitor stopped on our vent for a rest. 
This is a Northern Flicker Woodpecker. This is as close as I could get or he would let me get.. We have an abundance of these woodpeckers up in north central BC. There is no sound as sharp as a woodpecker pecking on a vent of tin. mol Gets our attention very quickly. Sorry, the picture is not good but the dang boid would not pose for me. 
This is a picture of a Northern Flicker Woodpecker. A particularly colourful and charming fellow as long as he’s not tapping out his favourite tune at 4am.
The Canadian Cats 
Thank you, my dear friends, this quote is just for me in this situation. Your woodpecker has lighter colors than ours, ours has totally black back.
Have a nice week!
Kosmo and Kristiina
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Have a great week, Kristiina and Kosmo. We think of you often.
Jean
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that is a mighty good spark!!! and it fits so purrfect to this time!!!
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Thinking positive takes more work as the negatives seem easy to see but being positive helps our psyche so much.
Jean
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That is a good Spark. People should stop whinging and think of others instead of just themselves, AND WEAR A MASK!!!
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We totally agree Jackie.
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Well now girls that is a most thoughtful AND timely SPARK if I ever saw one!
Hugs, Teddy
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We figured peeps could understand the example just great.
Shoko
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That is the purrfect Spark for these times.
The Florida Furkids
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This quote states the difference between a happy and an unhappy person. I didn’t wear a mask until I realized it wasn’t for me, it was for others. Good, though invoking post today, girls.
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Our attitude can help or hinder us. You are so right, one’s outlook effects how they view the world.
Jean
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There is so much that we cannot control, and the media gives us more than we can even handle, day in and day out. This is why we’ve stopped watching the news, but keep in contact with all of our loved ones.
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Hubby loves the news but we are finding ourselves watching Prime Video instead now……too much drama. A little goes a very long way.
Jean
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That’s a terrific Spark and WOW, bats and woodpeckers will keep you busy!
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Makes our place seem like an airport, eh? mol
Tyebe
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That Spark is spot on. Love it.
I hate the masks but wear them. I think wearing this is unhealthy though. I still wear them.
Love all your visitors.
Thank you for joining the Awww Mondays Blog Hop.
Have a fabulous Awww Monday and week. My best to your mom. ♥
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Nice birdy pics, guys and a great Spark to start out the week. We hope it’s a good one for ya.
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Wishing you a happy week and a big virtual hug.
Jean
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So smart, kitties. We must always look for the silver linings. Even though Mom says it’s hard to look for anything when her glasses are so fogged up. She feels like Mr. Magoo. I don’t know who that is, but it makes me laugh, anyway.
Love and licks,
Cupcake
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I remember as a kid Mr. Magoo was hilarious. Little did I know that I’d end up as a female Mr. Magoo at times.
Jean
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Hey friends so good to see you all today. Great Spark Shoko. We wear masks to show respect to others and that we worry about Them. That is the good life. Dad feels kind of punk today. We are trying to cheer him up
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Hey guys, give dad some nip and a tad of sugar and he’ll come around. Hope Rumpy continues improving.
Jean
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shoks and ty; pleez…FEEL FREE to keep de burdz rite ther….noe knead for em to head in any directshunz towardz trout townez shorez 😉 ~~~♥♥
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We thought of you first thing when the woodpecker landed. He doesn’t seem cat friendly either.
Tyebe
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That’s an excellent Spark. We know it’s kinda hard to keep a good attitude about things…but if we do, it makes life so much better. 🙂
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Yep, our attitude makes a heck of a difference Ernie and Zoey.
Shoko
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Awww nice flicker shot! And a great Spark!
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You are way too nice…..thank you.
Shoko
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Mew mew mew Tyebe yore use of THE werd wrinkell was pawsum!! Same with LadyMew when shee not get enuff sleep too 😉
An Shoko yore rite…sum peepell only see neggytive butt LadyMew sayss shee seess pawsitive an iss glad efurryone iss masked inn storess. Shee wurriess shee cuud make sumone sick an shee wuud bee furry sad….an shee doess not want to get sick eether!
Grate Flickur fotoss! They are even myegratin thru here too!
**purrss** BellaDharma
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Here I thought we were special with our woodpeckers. Perhaps these guys are partial to Canada.
Tyebe
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Mew mew mew Woodpecker an Flickerss seem to bee efurrywhere shoko! Mee Aunty Gwen inn Niagara Falss has a Yellow tailed Flicker inn her garden too!
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Good job protecting the yard. Great spark! XO
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Thank you my friend.
Shoko
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Great Spark. Always wonderful to visit you all😊hope you have been well.
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I got my human brother a mouse for his birthday. He said he liked it, but he threw it away instead of eating it. Purrs Snoops
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It is so difficult knowing what makes a peep happy. I suggest you keep your gifts and enjoy them yourself….ever played with a mouse and let it go in the house. It’s hours of fun. Maybe your human brother would like a mouse in the house. He can run after it with you.
Shoko
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