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Cats And Their Antics

Cats And Their Antics

Kittens And Their Antics

Kittens love to play with their mother’s tail and anything they see moving, such as leaves, insects, and rodents, and they pounce on anything that catches their attention. Kittens love to wrestle with each other. They practice their skills as kittens so they become perfected as they turn into adult cats. Kittens love to jump on top of things. I had a young male kitten who would walk across a curtain rod and balance perfectly. He couldn’t figure out why he started falling off as he got older. One day, he gave up the curtain-rod balance act for good. Kittens love to crawl up your legs so you will hold them and give them your complete attention. I have had kittens ride on my shoulder while I was painting outdoors or jump on my back while I was gardening. I tried to discourage that behavior. Kittens will chase after cat toys for hours, especially if you toss them in the air. Kittens like to pick a warm spot for an afternoon nap next to Mom if possible.

Adult Cats And Their Antics

I have had adult cats leap off of a door onto my back. My grandmother tried to feed our cats gravy, and they leaped into the pan, sending gravy flying everywhere. The cats licked each other off and enjoyed the gravy. One cat sneaked into our house, jumped onto the table, and licked away at our butter, and the outdoor cat and the butter went outdoors. I had one calico cat climb to the peak of the barn roof, and she stayed up there for two days, then came down when she felt like it. I had a calico that sat on a fence post all day to catch a mouse, and she pounced at the right moment and ate her prize. One night, my house cat meowed a different, curdling, loud warning meow. I had forgotten to pull my shade down, and he alerted me to a man walking down my road at 9 pm. I got up, pulled the shade down, and thanked my cat for his warning meow. I had a female Siamese cat that I adopted that loved parakeets. She had a pet parakeet when she grew up, so we adopted one for her. She loved to sit by his cage and listen to him sing. When her parakeet died, she mourned his passing with wailing meows.

Cats Over The Years

I have had cats that have formed lifelong bonds with our dog and other pets. I had one cat who made our dog and our pet goat her friends, and they would go on hunts together. Several of my kittens came up to my door; they were outdoor kittens, and by meowing and asking to become house cats, they became indoor cats that were well-loved and well-mannered for many years. God bless our house cats and the antics that bring us joy and add spice to life.

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Sentimental Journey Memories

Sentimental Journey Memories

All Of Us Have Some Sentimental Items

You could own a tool that you remember your grandfather using. Looking at that tool brings back happy memories from your youth. Perhaps you helped your grandfather build something, and he used that tool while making something for you. Maybe you won a small toy in a spelling contest at school years ago, and seeing it now and then reminds you of your happy school days. Unfortunately, most of the younger generation does not want to hang onto items passed down from generation to generation. They do not want the old spinning wheel, etc. They want to sell everything and get the money. Someday, they might wish they had held on to something as they grew old. I have heard of people burning family pictures, which I think is very disrespectful to the dead. My aunt kept a teddy bear that her parents gave her years ago. Sometimes, it is tough to sell sentimental items even if you know you may die soon.

People Plant Trees For The Next Generation To Enjoy

My father planted all of the Emerald Ash Trees where I live. Over the years, we cut some down for firewood. Later, I had to keep cutting them down because of the Emerald ash borer. I planted some of the seedlings that had grown, and hopefully, they will survive to provide shade for another generation. I have also planted numerous young evergreens, and I hope they will thrive and provide shade for many years.

Pocket Watch Or Mantle Clock

Most men and women had a pocket watch or one that hung over their neck. Most of them had a specific day to wind it. A friend of mine told me that she remembered her father winding the mantle clock every Sunday after church, and she kept that clock until she died. My father remembered the old kitchen clock on a shelf and his father winding it. Now, most people want digital clocks or watches, or they don’t wear a watch anymore. They are missing the calming sound of an old ticking clock.

Old Time Car Rides

My great-grandfather was blind in his right eye. Great-grandma and great-grandfather were riding in the old Model T Ford. My great-grandfather hit a large pothole, and my great-grandmother fell out of the car and landed in a puddle. He realized she had fallen out when he said something to her, but she didn’t answer. He turned the car around, and she was walking down the road, dirty, wet, and in a bad mood. She told him to turn the car around. They drove home because she didn’t want to be seen in a dirty Sunday dress at church.

Hang Unto Your Sentimental Journey Moments

Tell your loved ones about sentimental journey moments and reflect on them with love and joy in your heart and soul.

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Cats and Some Of Their Habits

Cats And Some Of Their Habits

Stalking Prey

They will sit still on a fence post for hours outdoors until a mouse comes along. Cats wait for the right moment to pounce on their prey and kill it. I have seen cats stalk prey on their haunches, moving forward slowly and stealthily, then delivering the killing bite. I had an older cat that followed a rabbit for hours before she took off running after it. She almost caught it, but she got exhausted and couldn’t catch it. Kittens start by jumping and leaping on each other, chasing leaves, and pouncing.

Cats Can Get Set In Their Routines

Most of my cats wake up at 6 AM, and they expect me to get up and feed them, which I do. My cat Milton sits by the window every morning and watches the birds at the bird feeders; then he naps in his cat hammock or bats his ball around in the circle cat toy. Garfunkel sits in my lap every morning while I eat my breakfast or drink a cup of coffee. Cali walks around the top of my head every morning to make sure I am still alive, then purrs when she hears my breathing. My cats know exactly when they will be fed, and if I am running behind schedule, they make a fuss until they get fed.

Cats Love To Groom Each Other

Cats form a stronger bond by grooming each other. If Garfunkel grooms Cali, he expects her to return the favor, which she does most of the time, but since she is part Siamese, she may not. My cats in the other house groom each other a lot. I have noticed that the more related they are, the more they groom each other. Winchester likes Tigress, and he grooms her to show her he likes her. Mother cats groom their kittens often, which puts their scent on them and teaches them to groom themselves as they get older.

Cats Put Their Scent On Things

Tom cats will spray their scent on trees and other things in their territory to ward off wayward Toms. Cats put their scent on their toys so other cats in the house will hopefully leave them alone. Cats can be annoying when they spray new cat beds with their scent, and then you have to burn the new bed. I don’t buy another bed for some time after that, and then they finally get a new one again, which seems to work. Cats rub against your clothing to warn other cats that you are already taken as a cat owner and that they lay claim to you.

 

Cats May Have A Stash Of Hidden Toys, Etc.

One lady had a tomcat that traveled from neighbor to neighbor, gathering up their socks and underwear that he managed to grab off of their clothesline. She put a video cam on him, and that is how she found out. She put up an ad in her neighborhood asking neighbors with missing socks, etc., to look in the box outside on her porch. One woman found a stash of toy mice that her cat had hidden under her grandfather’s clock. We love our cats and all of their odd or peculiar habits.

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Voice Your Complaints And Do Not Let Them Fester

Voice Your Complaints And Do Not Let Them Fester

If You Do Not Let Someone Know That They Hurt You, They May Have No Idea They Did

Some people take a joke well, and others don’t at all. They may take a joke as if it were directed at them cruelly. Confront people right away with a problem you have with a product or something that they did or said to you. You may have misunderstood what they said, but if you discuss it, you can resolve the problem quickly and help everyone feel at ease again. Don’t dwell on the past, because you cannot move forward if you do. Never let problems fester; address them ASAP. You can tell the person that what you said to me the other day really hurt me, and they will most likely apologize or say that they didn’t mean it that way.

Service On A Product

Let a company know you are not satisfied with their customer service if you keep experiencing the same issue after it was supposed to be repaired the first time you took it to their shop. You may need to explain the problem with your car again, and then they can fix it. Some vehicles are quiet at the shop, but once you’re almost home, you hear that awful racket again. Have a mechanic drive it around until it makes the noise for them. Never give up until your vehicle works as it should. My parents purchased a can opener years ago, and the owner told them they had abused it by trying to open a can with it. What a cop out. Business owners must stand behind their products and treat customers fairly and squarely to stay in business, because word of mouth still travels fast.

Never Be Afraid To Ask Questions When In Doubt

If you don’t ask someone why something they said rubbed you the wrong way, you will never know why until you ask. If you are wondering how to operate a new product, ask questions to avoid regrets later. If you do not operate the item correctly, it may break or harm you, and you have no one to blame but yourself. A wise person asks questions and gets the job done right the first time. We all learn by asking many questions and by listening to what others tell us. God has given us a sound mind, eyes, ears, and a mouth to communicate with others so we can learn and observe what others are doing. Some people will try to lead you in the wrong direction, and those people are not your friends. Keep your eyes open, and never let anyone lead you astray from what you know is right for you on your life path. Some people will try to use you for their agenda; never give those people a second look, and avoid them at all costs. You and God know the path you are meant to take, one that will keep you happy and fulfilled in your life.

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What Cats Try When You Are Not Watching

What Cats Try When You Are Not Watching

Some Of Them Will Try To Eat Your Food

If you answer your phone and leave your food on an end table, you’d better watch it, or your cat may think it’s found a wonderful meal. I saw a woman set down her glass of milk, and her cat had its head almost stuck in it, lapping it up. I told her, and she put the milk in a bowl for her cat. I would put the milk down the drain and not reward the cat for their bad behavior. Never put mouse poison or any poison in your home where your cat could eat it and die. One lady had a dinner party, and the cat leaped onto another woman’s plate, and the gravy flew all over the woman’s fancy dress. What a disaster that would be. Please train your cats when you first get them to stay off countertops and tables to avoid this in your humble abode.

Cat Fights

I have had my cats fight when I was trying to feed them, as they thought they might be left out at feeding time. Winchester likes to slap Mr. Gray now and then, even though they seem like best friends at other times. Cats have to make sure everyone in the cat household knows which cat runs the house. All my cats are declawed except an older female, so the dominance thing never gets out of control. Most cats get along very well when managed properly, which can make you feel confident you can maintain peace at home.

Knocking Things Over

I caught Milton trying to tip over a flower arrangement. I tried to stop him, but it toppled onto the carpet. Luckily, they were artificial flowers, and nothing broke. Cats love to knock over your magazines on an end table because they want your undivided attention at all times. Over the years, cats have broken knick-knacks and knocked over water glasses. They are pretty good at navigating and dodging things, but when they get plump or too ambitious, things get broken. They know when they break or knock something over, you will notice, and some cats crave even negative attention. The smart ones don’t want to get caught.

Bird Catching

My cats know I like birds. Maggie used to be an outdoor cat, and when I wasn’t looking, she caught a blue jay. I asked Maggie to drop it, and she did immediately. When Maggie got older, she became an indoor cat. I had another cat eat a goldfinch before I could stop him, and I told him he could no longer go outdoors, and he never did. Winchester had caught a chipmunk, and I told him to drop it, and he did immediately.

Cats Are Like Young Children

They claim cats have the mind of a 2-year-old child, and people always talk about the terrible twos. Cats tend to get into everything and test their limits, just like young children. Be patient with your little furry family. God bless our dear feline families.

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List Of Things To Complete During The Year

List of Things To Complete During The Year

I Have A List Of Things I  Want To Get Done Every Day

I put the most complex tasks at the top of the list because I want to get them done while I’m well-rested in the morning. I may start off trimming trees, mowing the lawn, or moving snow, depending on the season. As the day progresses, I may wash clothes, vacuum, pick garden beans, pay bills, and then end the day reading a magazine.

List Of Things I Want To Hire Someone To Complete

I hire someone to cut down any dead or diseased trees in my yard. If I don’t keep on top of that, a tree could fall and cause severe damage to a building, or a branch could fall on you while you are mowing or walking under the tree, injuring or killing you. Buildings need constant repair to look good, and well-maintained buildings last much longer than those left in disrepair. Schedule a contractor quickly before they become fully booked for the year. Hire reputable repair persons and make sure you check their credentials. I hire roofers, plumbers, electricians, carpenters, and small-equipment repair technicians.

If You Do Not Keep A List Of What You Want Accomplished, The Repair Will Get Overlooked

Writing things down keeps the repair on your mind, so you will schedule it when someone becomes available. Never let something get so bad that it can no longer be repaired; you’ll have to start from scratch, which will be much more expensive and aggravating. If you don’t replace your water heater, it will eventually leak, and water will run everywhere in your home, potentially damaging your floors and requiring costly replacement.

Do Not Put Off Repairs Until The Item Stops Working

I can’t guarantee your furnace will work in a blizzard if you don’t have it checked at least every two years, and no one will come out in a raging blizzard to help you. If your furnace, water heater, refrigerator, or freezer starts making banging sounds, it is about to bite the dust, so replace it now before you end up with spoiled food, no hot water, or no heat in your home.

A Simple Repair Can Become A Complex Repair Soon

If your toilet is leaking, it can rot your entire floor, so you may have to install new floor joists, a new floor and tile, and, of course, a new toilet. Please make sure you put new tar around your chimney, as old tar can develop pinholes and leak through your roof, rotting the wood next to the chimney and requiring new underlayment and at least part of a new roof. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Keep marking things off your repair list, and you can rest assured your home will be in tip-top order.

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Be Strong And Finish The Race

Be Strong And Finish The Race

Remind Yourself To  Finish What You Started

If you have a goal, do everything you can to achieve it. Maybe you have to study hard for an exam; remind yourself that it is worth it because your future depends on the grade you get. Never leave a job half-done and think it is good enough to get by, because it is not. People want to hire people who finish what they start; they don’t want to hire people who think sliding by is good enough. When I do things, I want them done to perfection. I hate messy, dirty houses, as I have had to clean quite a few rental properties over the years. I have noticed dirty cans left on the floor, refrigerators that haven’t been cleaned since the tenant moved in, and basements filled with trash. If you make a mess, please clean it up and don’t leave it for others to clean up after you. One tenant painted the bathtub black, took the thermostat, and stuffed newspapers in the registers, which could have started a fire. If you are too lazy to clean up after yourself, you will never amount to much, as you will not help out much in the world either.

Remind Yourself That You Can Beat A Health Challenge With A Positive Attitude

If the Doctor thinks you may die within a certain time frame, don’t focus on that. Stay busy and do things you enjoy. One man was told he had cancer, and he told his Doctor he was going to die. His Doctor told him that he would not be able to save that man, as he was determined to die and would not accept any treatment for his form of cancer. I know that people die from cancer every day, but with a positive attitude, you may be able to add years to your life; if you think negative thoughts, negativity will certainly come your way. Live your life like you did before you received the bad news, and it will be much more rewarding and enjoyable. Never concentrate on negative thoughts, as they will consume you. If you believe that nothing will break your stride or slow you down, you have the right attitude to keep on living. If you have a bad day, remember God is by your side 24/7, cheering you on and helping you in ways you cannot see or imagine. God is full of compassion and kindness toward all who live by the word of God.

Life Has No Room For Quitters

Quitting is not an option in life, for if you do, you will stagnate and never reach your goals or live a purposeful life. Everyone has days when they want to give up on certain things, but on those days, ask yourself: Why did I start this project? You will remember it was to better yourself or put your family in a better position for the future. Keep on marching forward in life and never look back. Remember, the past is the past, and leave it where it belongs. You can and will finish the race strong.

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Cats And Cleaning

Cats And Cleaning

Cat Vomit

If my cats throw up anything, such as food or a hairball, I clean it up ASAP. I use Zep Cat Cleaner to remove pet stains and odors on carpets, and a hard-floor cleaner for wooden floors. I have excellent results with Zep.

Cat Urine

If your cat has an accident on your furniture, carpet, wooden floors, and more, clean the area immediately. I like Nature’s Miracle for removing pet odors from furniture, carpet, or cement floors. I use a wood cleaner on wooden floors. Zep works well for this also.

Cat Furniture

I use Zep and Nature’s Miracle to clean pet furniture such as towers and cat trees. I spray it on the area to be cleaned, and then I use shop towels to absorb everything.

Cat Accidents Next To The Litter Box

If my cats pee outside the litter box, I spray Nature’s Miracle on the floor and wipe it up with shop towels. I also mop the floor and put hospital disinfectant in the water. I love hospital disinfectant because it kills the bacteria on the floor, and the cats never go to that area again.

Cat Bedding

I clean their bedding frequently, and if they have urinated on the towels, I throw those away. I use Tide and a fabric softener.

Cat Toys

I wash any cat toys that can be washed safely, and I throw the others away and replace them with new ones. I try to order at least two of the same toy, so if they like it, I have a new one to replace it when the old one wears out.

Cleaning Floors

Move everything out of the way and get your mop and bucket or steam cleaner ready. I use hospital disinfectant in the water along with liquid Comet and some Tide laundry soap, which really does a good job of making everything very clean.

Cat Grooming

Brush your cat often, and if they cannot clean their rear end well, keep a small battery-operated trimmer handy to trim the hair in that area so it’s easier for them to groom themselves. Long Q-tips work well for cleaning dirty cat ears. I prefer a liquid shampoo that you wipe on and wipe off for cats. Tooth cleaning: Start brushing your cat’s teeth as a kitten, and they will tolerate it as they get older.

Clean Their Dishes

Clean their water dishes every day and make sure they have fresh water to drink at all times. Clean up dirty cat bowls by scrubbing them out with dish soap and drying them with paper towels.

Clean Up Those Litter Boxes

Clean up your litter boxes and scrub them out with dish soap. Deep clean litter robots at least three times a year. Clean litter boxes daily and have fresh litter for your cats.

Cleaning Products Safe For Pets

Make sure your cleaning products are pet-safe before you use them. God bless your cats, and I hope they are happy and healthy.

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Why We Should Sing Religious Songs

Why We Should Sing Religious Songs

We Praise Christ When We Sing Religious Songs

Every song has a story to tell. They may say that Christ gives us Amazing Grace, which he does. When Christians unite in song, our songs please God as we sing what he has done for us. Songs say more than words, especially when many in a congregation sing them. When we sing God, Be With You Till We Meet Again, we want God to wrap his arms around you and protect you from all harm, and we also want to see you again soon, safe and sound.

What Does A Religious Song Tell Us If We Dissect It

Jesus loves me. This is what I know, for the Bible tells me so. This lets young children know that Jesus loves them. It is easy for a young child to learn and sing a song repeatedly, knowing Jesus is listening as they praise him. Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me. I once was lost, but now I am found. We are all sinners, and this song tells us that the Grace of God will forgive us for our sins. If one falls out of Grace, you will be lost for a while, but Christ will lead you home. On Eagle’s Wings, God will lift you up on eagle’s wings; it lets us know that God wants to lift us. Bear you on the breath of dawn, make you shine like the sun, hold you in the palm of God’s hand. God wants the sun to shine on us even in our darkest days. God leads us and holds our hand every day on earth. Religious songs tell us God loves us and wants only the best for us. Singing songs in church brings us closer to God and reminds us of our many blessings.

Some Of My Favorite Religious Songs

Go, Tell It On The Mountain – Abide With Me – He Leadeth Me – It Is Well With My Soul – The Church’s One Foundation – Trust and Obey – Great Is Thy Faithfulness – Amazing Grace, and many more songs, including Christmas songs. These songs tell a story: A church needs a good foundation to stand on solid ground, and we need a good foundation with God, for all other ground is sinking sand. We must trust and obey God, for he is our heavenly Father and protector. If things are not well with your soul, renew your connection with God ASAP. I hope you are a faithful servant to God and that you help out those you meet on your path in life. Sing religious songs while you work indoors or outdoors or while you shower. Lift your voices high for God and everyone to hear. When you sing religious songs, you praise God for all that he has given you in your life, such as health and the wealth of family and friends protecting you and giving you eternal life. Praise be to God our Heavenly Father.

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Cleaning Up Various Brands Of Litter Boxes

Cleaning Up Various Brands Of Litter Boxes

Cleaning Up Litter Robots

The Litter-Robot 3 is fairly easy to clean. Remove the bonnet, remove the globe, and take it outdoors to a hose. I use dish soap and a stiff brush to clean out the globe. It takes a while to clean out the area where the dirty litter is dumped from the globe, since debris gets under the plastic mesh. Cleaning up the Litter-Robot 4 is easier because it is made a little differently than the Litter-Robot 3. I have had my Litter-Robot 3 since 2019. You can buy new sensors for the Litter-Robot, but you most likely will need help replacing them.

Pet Safe Litter Box

It is very easy to clean, and I have had mine for over 12 years. I ordered a stainless steel tray to fit under it, which made cleaning it a breeze. I love the Crystal Cat litter because it cleans up easily.

Litter Maid Litter Boxes

I have two, and they are still working. I have had them since 2015. They are very easy to clean: a tray in front catches the litter, and you can dump out the old kitty litter and replace the plastic tray as needed. They are low maintenance; they just needed some WD-40 on the front buttons that move the debris rake back and forth.

Generic Power Litter Boxes

I have 3 of them, and they are harder to clean because debris gets stuck under the plastic mesh, and it takes quite a while to remove. The first two models are easier to clean than the newer version because they removed the plug on the back of the globe and replaced it with the plastic mesh, which makes cleaning the newer unit a total nightmare. They seem well built and function well.

Old Fashioned Litter Boxes

If you have plastic litter boxes, you can clean them for a while before replacing them, since scratched plastic harbors bacteria. I bought a nice large stainless steel one that cleans up quickly.

Have A Day Set Aside To Clean Up Your Litter Boxes

Have plenty of dish soap and a stiff dish brush on hand for scrubbing the unit, plus paper towels; you may also want to wear plastic gloves while cleaning the litter boxes. Make sure you get everything back into the proper position before powering the unit back up. Never wash any area that has sensors or wires. I let my litter boxes dry out in the sun if possible; otherwise, I set them by a drain to dry. Finish drying them off with paper towels. Make sure the unit is completely dry before turning on the power. If your litter box is not functioning correctly, have it fixed or replace it with a new unit. Never use harsh cleaners while cleaning up a litter box, as they may be toxic to your cat. Your cats will thank you for cleaning up their litter boxes. Your home will smell fresh and clean and be sanitary for everyone. Cleanliness is next to Godliness.

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