Cat Tales with Laura and Inspirations with Laura

Talk With God Many Times Per Day

I thank God every morning that I wake up and that he has granted me another day. I always say: This Is The Day The Lord hath made, let us rejoice and be glad In It.” I enjoy nature immensely. Walking outdoors with God is a true joy. I look at all that God has created for us to enjoy and take care of while we are on Earth. God has entrusted us with the responsibility to be good stewards of the land, animals, trees, and so much more. I do not take that responsibility lightly. I get rid of weeds, keep things maintained, and try to help others to the best of my ability. I want to be a good citizen in every sense of the word.

Bedtime Prayers

I thank God for bringing joy, love, hope, peace, kindness, compassion, and people who lead me on the path where I want to be in life. I pray that God will bless my family, friends, and others I do not know, and always bring the right people into my life at the right time and in the right place. I have had many cheerleaders in my life, with God being my best one. I thank God for the parents he gave me and the wonderful relatives and friends, including a dear friend I traveled with and went on many outings with for many beautiful years.

Faith, Grace And God

Sometimes we tend to drift away from God for a while when we have clear sailing, and when the storms of life knock on our door, we return to him once again. We must remember that God does not want a rainy day friend. Hw wants us to remain on his side in good times and bad, as we never know what kind of weather will come our way. I have faith that God will lead me on the path that he has destined for me. The grace of God shines on you if you look at him for your many blessings, for without God in your life, you would be nothing at all. God put the breath of life in your body the day you were born. Treat your life and soul with care, and fulfill your purpose.

I Thank God For My Many Blessings

I was sick quite often as a child. I had pneumonia, histoplasmosis, and other less serious problems as a young child. God gave me outstanding parents, and they slept on the hospital floor when I was gravely ill. I was cured of pneumonia twice. I did have some long-term effects from the histoplasmosis until I reached fifth grade. The other students had made fun of me over the years because I was sickly. My fifth-grade teacher put a stop to that ASAP. I had a special bond with my fifth-grade teacher for many years, as she was the first woman to stand up for me against the bullies in my life. God puts angels in our lives to protect us. God will try to send you messages if you are open to hearing him and willing to walk with him by your side. Talk with God every day, and your days and nights will be comforting, bring you inner peace, and enrich your soul forever.

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I Love Outdoor Work

The Great Outdoors

One has a wonderful feeling of accomplishment when you get something fixed, painted, or repaired outdoors. The outdoor air revives me and motivates me to get going and to complete things promptly.

Gardening Or Tending To Young Growing Trees

I love raised-bed gardening because the rabbits and deer tend to leave it alone, and not many weeds flourish in the rich garden soil. I have been eating a lot of lettuce lately, and cherry tomatoes will be ready soon. I will have green beans, beets, sweet onions, peppers, eggplant, and some butternut squash to eat as the season progresses. I love planting young trees, mulching around them, watering them, and watching them grow year after year. With time, they provide an excellent windbreak or shade.

Mowing The Yard

I find it very relaxing on my John Deere riding mower as I mow the lawn. One thinks about pleasant things from the past when you are mowing the lawn, and you think about how truly lucky you are to be in good health and a good state of mind. I look at the birds and small animals while I mow, and I thank God for another beautiful and glorious day.

Repairing Buildings

I have done a lot of building repairs over the years, and I have enjoyed them all, especially seeing the finished project and how much better it looks now. I have worked with paneling, installing ceiling tile, laying carpet, installing tile, roofing, installing siding, minor plumbing and electrical repairs, and more. By knowing how to do these things yourself, you can save a lot of money and get them fixed on your schedule, not someone else’s. I’m frustrated when workers are late or don’t show up, as I have been waiting all day for them. I have replaced rotten wood on buildings, painted houses, and stained decks. I always use oil-based paints and stains because they last for many years without peeling.

Winter Outdoor Work

It is not quite as enjoyable to be outdoors in the winter. I have a truck with a snow blade that I use for moving snow in the yard, and a small snow blower for the deck, sidewalk, and patio. They do a perfect job unless there has been a blizzard and the snow is hard-packed, in which case I need to hire someone. Cleaning out things in your sheds or garage is a good project on warmer winter days.

Indoor Winter Remodeling

If you want to install new cupboards, winter would be a good time to do it, as contractors are less busy. You might want to update your bathroom, and I have seen many winter specials over the years. You could get a good deal on an AC, since they often have closeout specials, and you could install it in the winter and be ready for next year’s heat wave. Indoor remodeling is always a good idea, as you do not want to do many things outdoors when it is bitterly cold.

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Operating At Best Peak Performance

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date June 4, 2026
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Peak Performance

To operate at peak performance, you will need rest, a clear understanding of what you want to accomplish, and the tools to do it. If you want to patch the roof on your home, you’d better be able to place shingles as they are supposed to be placed on a roof and not be afraid of heights. I like to paint outdoors, so I know you’ll need a clean, dust-free area. Otherwise, the paint will not adhere properly, and you’ll likely need to repaint soon because the area wasn’t cleaned before painting.

Cars And Peak Performance

A well-tuned car gets better gas mileage and lasts much longer than one that is neglected and not serviced regularly. A finally tuned engine will give your vehicle a lot of get-up-and-go. I would like to have my vehicle serviced regularly to prevent minor issues from becoming major ones down the road. I have had to replace sensors, spark plugs, thermostats, water pumps, idler arms, and brake pads, which is part of regular maintenance. I want my car to have a zippy motor for passing other vehicles. Regular oil changes help protect your car’s engine. I hope your car will zoom along the roads at peak performance without any problems for many years to come.

Some People Reach Their Peak Performance In Their Golden Years

Many famous artists and writers did not become well known until their golden years. As a Person ages, you have more time to devote to things that you put on the back burner in your younger years because you were too busy pursuing other things, such as your job, raising your family, and more. I had thought of becoming a lay minister for years, and I finally pursued that dream. I am a lay minister for my church only. I visit with people on the phone and in nursing homes and post inspirationswithlaura on my website.

You Must Love Your Work Or Dream To Operate At Peak Performance

If you cannot put 100% into your work or dreams, you will not achieve what you want. You have to love your job to become successful and be happy with your life and yourself. Writing is something that I have loved to do since I could write. I started out writing songs that were actually poetry. I published a poetry book years ago. I used to enjoy making pottery, but I stopped because my hands would cramp up as I pulled up the clay. I never did have a left-handed motorized potters wheel; I had a kick wheel. Nobody had a left-handed potter’s wheel years ago.

God And Peak Performance

God operates at peak performance 24\7. Whenever we pray, God is listening. He answers our prayers when he thinks the time is right. God helps us every day with no breaks or excuses. Think about it: if God were like some people and said, “I cannot listen, you know, as I am busy,” we would all be in a sad state of affairs. God is love, compassion, kindness, joy, peace, hope, and our loving Father.

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Cats And Their Agenda For The Day

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date June 1, 2026
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Some Mornings, My Cats Are Under My Feet

Some days, it seems my cats’ agenda is to trip me or to get me to step on them, as they are constantly underfoot. I try to maneuver around them carefully, but once in a while, a tail or foot gets stepped on, and they let out a mewow. My cat will give me a dirty look as if to say I know you did that on purpose. My cat Winchester will pretend that I have mamed him for life, and the moment I look the other direction, he has a miraculous recovery. If it is dark and Milton is underfoot, it is bad, as he is black and I cannot see him. One time, Kohl was sleeping on my steps. I did not see him, and as he got up, I slid all the way down the entire staircase as I lost my footing.

My Cats Comfort Me

Cats seemed very attuned to your inner feelings. If I do not feel well, one of my cats will snuggle right up next to me, or all three of them will sleep in my bed. When I came home from the hospital, my black cat Conrad checked on me every hour on the hour. He would enter the bedroom and meow very loudly until I answered him. He repeated that procedure for two days. He was my male nurse. Cats are also there for you when you lose a loved one, as they sense your sadness and they try to comfort you with their soft meows and gentle purring. If I watch TV or read a book, one of my cats, or two of them, is on my lap.

To Be The Top Cat In The House

Once in a while, my cats will have a little slap fest, and whoever continues and does not run off is the top cat for the day. It seems the same cats compete day after day. They are gentle about it, but the other cat gets the point and runs off. The top cat may get to choose a certain spot to sleep for the day, or to get food immediately, or get more of my devoted attention, as that is how they perceive it.

Catfood, Cat Treats, And Sleeping Areas

All of my cats want to be the first to the food bowls every day, since they think they might get some special cat treats more quickly. When it is cooler, they compete for the heated cat beds, even though the house thermostat is set to 68 degrees. Some of my cats love hammock beds, boxes with clean towels, or tower patrol. The picture window has an end table under it that my cats love, as they can watch the birds eating at the bird feeders or take a nice sunbath in the warm sun. My cats love their catnip toys, circle ball games, eating fresh catnip, organic cat treats, Hartz Squease Ups, Purina One Cat Food, and spending time together. My cats and I enjoy quality time together.

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Sunshine In Darkness

The Sun Always Shines Eventually

There will always be dark and foreboding days in your life, but do not let those days define you, as the sun always comes shining through eventually. Some people choose to live in the darkness, and the darkness will consume and devour you if you hang on to it and fail to look at the sunshine in your life. What does sunshine look like? Sunshine is the quality time you spend with God, family, friends, pets, travel memories, and the things that bring joy and happiness into your life. If something brings negativity into your life, get rid of it and move on to something else that brings joy, peace, and comfort. Life is way too short to let negative people control or define your thoughts. I love being outdoors and working in the great outdoors, as I enjoy nature. Staying indoors is not for me. Being indoors drains me, and being outdoors energizes me.

Jesus Died On The Cross For Us

There was more darkness in the world before Christ died on the cross. People were breaking the Ten Commandments right and left and making their own set of rules, such as worshipping graven images, drinking, and acting foolish and unworthy of representing what God stood for, as they were not good shepherds in any way, shape, or form. Jesus died on the cross so that we may be forgiven of our sins if we truly repent, and our souls will live on. Jesus never fails to bring sunshine into our lives, as he is there for us at any time, day or night.

Some People Live In Total Darkness

If you fail to accept God as your Lord and Savior, you are living in total darkness. Without God in your life, you are nothing at all. They dwell on negative things that happened to them long ago and fail to see the sun that could be shining in their life in the here and now. The past, with its dangers and events, has long since forgotten you, and you must try to forget it as it consumes and defines you. You will never get any joy out of life. There are plenty of people who can bring joy to your life if you just let them in. The old saying, “If one door closes, another door opens,” is spot on. Never take no for an answer. Many famous people did not take no for an answer. A famous painter was told by his art teacher that he had no artistic skill, and a writer was told that his writing was terrible, yet both are still considered among the best in their fields today. If someone tells you you cannot succeed, prove them wrong so they will stand up and take notice. If someone gives you lemons, make lemonade, and never buckle under, rise and let your sunshine fill the World. God brings sunshine into my life 24/7, along with my dear ones and the people who have supported me along life’s highway.

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Cats With Ear Mites Or Fleas

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date May 24, 2026
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Ear Mites And Your Cats

If your cat goes outdoors, he stands a good chance of getting ear mites. Could you try to keep your cat indoors? If you have more than one cat in your house, all of your cats will have to be treated for ear mites, as an ear mite infestation spreads quickly from cat to cat. If your cat is scratching his ears or shaking his head, he most likely has ear mites. We can get ear mites from our cats. Cats can develop ear ulcers and may need surgery to remove the pocket if pus or fluid is present. Your cat may not be stable on their feet if they have an inner ear infection from ear mites. Do not leave ear mites untreated, as your cat will suffer and not feel well. When you adopt a stray cat, take them to your Vet ASAP to make sure they do not have ear mites and, if they do, treat them. No one wants their Dear feline friends to suffer. A cat with ear mites will sleep more because of the ear mites bothering them constantly. Over-the-counter ear mite medicines may work for a day or two, which is why your Vet has to treat them with powerful medicine that actually kills the ear mites.

Cats And Fleas

I went into a house once to clean it, and they had a cat with fleas that they had taken off the street. I was bitten up over half of my body. I had to have the house treated twice by a pest control professional because of how quickly and for how long flea eggs live and hatch into fleas. I adopted a young cat once that was covered in fleas. My Vet gave me some powerful cleaner to bathe her with. I bathed her twice with it, and all of her fleas were killed, and I did not get bitten by any fleas. Do not let your cat outdoors because that is one of the ways they can get fleas. Keep your litter boxes clean because fleas love to breed in dirty litter boxes, and would you like to go to a filthy bathroom? I bet you would say no. If you get a flea infestation in your home, it will have to be fumigated twice and empty for a while, as you do not want to breathe in those strong chemicals. All of your bedding, things on the floor, and clothes will have to be washed, or the flea infestation will never stop. I cleaned a house once that had a dog with fleas, and I had to be treated at the doctor’s office, plus I had to fumigate my home and have my one house cat treated. Wild animals carry fleas, and Deer carry deer ticks that can bite you and your cats. Keep all your cats indoors if possible, and if they do slip out, get them back in ASAP. I hope you never experience a flea infestation.

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Warch What You Say When You Talk To Someone

Watch What You Say When You Talk To Someone

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date May 21, 2026
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Think Before You Speak

People never forget the unkind words that you have said to them. It may fester in them every time they see you. Once words have left your mouth, you have opened the floodgates that may end your relationship with them or alter it forever. If you have lost trust in a relationship, you no longer have a relationship with that person. Words are mightier than the sword, as the old saying goes. One word can sink a battleship or end a relationship forever. What you may think is a joke may not be a joke at all to the other person. Do not call someone while you are at the boiling point of anger. Cool down, and after you have thought it out, you can ask them why they said such-and-such. Try to remain calm, cool, and collected with people whenever possible, and tell them that they have hurt you. See how they respond. If they have a nonchalant attitude, they really don’t care and try to avoid them, as they have nothing to offer.

Never Offer Someone More Than You Can Deliver

Never offer someone the moon, the wind, and the stars, as all you can give is just wind. If you promise to do something, do it promptly and without delay. People often prefer not to wait around for a contract or a job to be completed. If you said you could get their job done by a specific date, complete it by then, and word of mouth will spread that you consistently get your work done on time. If you tell someone that you will use top-quality materials, do not show up with low-grade materials and expect them to accept it.

Pricing: Agree On It Before The Work Begins

No one wants sticker shock when it comes time to pay a bill. Have a contract signed before any work begins, specifying what you want done, the type of materials to be used, and the total labor cost. One man did not do this, and he was treated poorly as they increased his hours and added trip and gas charges. Be savvy when it comes to hiring people. If they do more work than what you wanted done, you don’t have to pay them for it if you have a signed contract in advance of the work being done.

It Is Not Necessary To Use Foul Language

Every other book today seems to contain foul language. It is actually a display of a lack of knowledge, for a better word, that should convey your point just as well. Say that God would enter the room when those foul words left your mouth, do you think he would be pleased with you? Well, I guess not. God listens to every word that leaves our mouths and how it affects the people to whom we say those words. God is pure in heart and soul, and we should strive to emulate God’s goodness and set a good example for young people.

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Cats And Family

Consider The Age Of Your Family Members

Before introducing a cat into your household, consider your family members’ ages. A young rambunctious cat might get underfoot and trip or injure older family members. An old cat with little children will be too much for the older cat to take, as the older cat gets bony with age, and if handled roughly, might bite or be injured by the way your youngster holds them and moves them around from room to room. I think a two-year-old cat works well for youngaters since they are grown up enough to handle how the youngster might treat them and move them around. An older cat might love to be held by an older person, and they will be good companions for each other. Older cats love to sleep on your lap as long as they can.

Cats Can Get Along On Their Own Better Than Dogs

Cats are good if you have long work hours. Cats can entertain themselves with cat toys, cat trees, circle toys, and by watching birds through your windows. I have a bird feeder by our picture window, and my cats love to watch the various birds that eat at the feeder and drink from the bird bath. Cats are fine if they have clean litter boxes, and they rarely have accidents. They may throw up a hairball or food that does not agree with them from time to time. If you have two cats, they will keep each other company. I have found that two female cats never seem to get along unless they are Mother and daughter. Two males or a male and a female cat seem to make an excellent match for a blissful home.

What Other Pets Do You Have In Your Home?

I had a gerbil and a parakeet, and at that time, my Siamese cat literally loved our parakeet. She would lie on our bed and listen to him sing for hours. When he died, she mourned his death for days by lying on the bed and wailing mournfully. She would look at the gerbil in the cage, but never really showed any interest in him whatsoever. Some dogs will tolerate cats sleeping next to them, and they get along fine where they are. The dogs may try to kill your cat.

Your Cats Should Be A Lifetime Commitment

Cats grow to love their owners, and most of us love them dearly, too. I consider all of my cats family members, and I want the best of care possible for them. I give them high-quality cat food and treats, and excellent Vet care. Cats are not something that you dump off when they are old. Your senior cat has given you love, and they need your love more than ever as they get older. Imagine yourself dumped off at the side of the road when you are old. I bet that gives you something to think about. Treat your cats as you want to be treated with respect, kindness, and love through the good and the bad times. God bless all creatures great and small.

Dreams: What Do You Dream About?

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date May 14, 2026
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Do You Have Scary Dreams?

Maybe you have had a dream about someone following you or someone dying. Some dreams are like warning signs or upcoming events. I dreamed once that I was choking on something, and I could hardly breathe when I woke up that morning. About a week later, I ate something, and I had to perform the Heimlich maneuver on myself. I believe dreams are about our past and what may lie ahead. I once dreamed that an icy, cold hand had touched me in the night, and its touch felt irily chilling. I have had dreams or premonitions about people dying. I told my parents years ago that our neighbor had been killed after I got home from my college classes, and they told me one of our neighbors had died at 2 PM.

Dreams That Seem To Make No Sense At The Time

I have dreamed about getting on a train, and the conductor was dressed in black, and everything went wrong. Years later, one of my friends and I boarded a train in Europe that was supposed to be a shortcut to the following country, but it was traveling in the wrong direction. We immediately showed our tickets to the conductor dressed in black, and he told us to board a different train at the next stop. We arrived two hours ahead of schedule, so that turned out well. I listen to my dreams, and I try to analyze them as a warning, or perhaps I want to relive the past. If you follow someone you do not like in a dream, it is said that they have a quality in them that you dislike in yourself.

Dreams Can Be Your Fears In Life

If you dream about people who have died, along with those who are still alive, you dearly miss the ones who have gone on before you. I was in a car in a dream, and the people in the car started disappearing, leaving me as the only one. This kind of dream is a fear of losing all the people we hold dear in our lives.

You cannot Find Your Classroom.

Many people in school have had this dream. I recall that dream from years ago, when I was searching for an important class that I wanted to excel in, as I truly loved history. I kept ending up in the boys’ shop class, and no one could help me find my classroom. In real life, I did an A in history. I think I was worrying too much about getting an A, and that’s why I couldn’t find the history classroom in my dreams.

Good Dreams Or Premonitions

I have dreamed about lying out on a relaxing beach, which I have done in Florida and Hawaii. One night, I dreamed that I would find money, and I found a $5.00 bill, which paid for my meal at that time. One night, I dreamed that we would stay in a hotel suite and that I would know which room it would be. We did, and they provided us with fancy food, which we ate in the executive dining room. Apparently, they thought we were someone else. It was a wonderful experience that I will never forget. I have had some good premonitions over the years, such as the grades I would receive. Listen to your dreams as they are trying to tell you something about your fears or yourself or others in your life.

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Getting Attention

Showing Up Late

I do not appreciate it when people arrive late. If they want to spend their day that way, that is their choice; however, I will not waste my day, as life waits for no man. I cannot stand it when someone makes a grand entrance into a room full of people and walks to the front so all eyes are on them. People who do this must have low self-esteem. I have noticed this happen in a classroom and at church. If you show up late at an event, sit in the back and do not interrupt, as everyone is new enough to be punctual. One lady would announce at every event she attended that she was a Doctor’s wife. I say to myself, so what, as that does not make you better than anyone else in the room. If someone shows up late at your house, do not make a fuss over it or pay them a lot of attention, as that is what they want: all the eyes on them and them alone. Keep visiting with your other guest, and if you have already eaten, so be it. I refuse to heat food for someone who has kept me waiting for two hours. I used to have some rental homes, and after waiting 15 minutes, I would drive away.

Kids Miss Behaving

Kids will misbehave to get attention from their parents or others. Some kids will misbehave to get attention, even if it is negative. If the parents work long hours, their children do not get attention, so any attention is better than none at all. In the classroom, they may throw things at other students or write things on the blackboard. The worst behavior I noticed was in a college pottery class. The so-called assaults involved throwing clay all over the walls, and I told them to act like adults, stop it now, and clean up their mess. The teacher had heard me, which was lucky for me, as everyone else had to stay and clean the walls. For some reason, I was always the class monitor, even though it wasn’t assigned to me. I always want things to be orderly, and when kids or people act inappropriately, I step in and tell them to stop their shenanigans. I was the class monitor throughout school and college, and, surprisingly, they would stop their misbehavior immediately. I guess I sounded authoritative. Generally, the teacher would hear me, and the others had to clean up their mess. I got to go home. I never planned for the teacher to hear me, but somehow she always did. All of my teachers trusted me to bring graded papers to the Principal’s office or to get copies of papers students needed to read for the next day’s assignment. Get the right kind of attention. It is ok to get accolades for a job well done.

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