Cat Tales with Laura and Inspirations with Laura

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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Difficult Cats

Cats That Love Other Animals

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date May 4, 2026
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Cats Form Long-Lasting Friendships With Other Animals

I had one cat that slept with an opossum for at least one year. The opossum would lick her fur, and he ended up giving her a Mohawk. Thank goodness he waited until summer to provide her with the Mohawk. I had a purebred Siamese cat that grew up with a parakeet. We ended up getting a parakeet, and she became best friends with Perry Como, whom we named. She would lie on the bed and listen to him sing for hours. Perry seemed to be comfortable around her.

A Cat, A Goat, And A Dog

We started with a small dog, and then a gray-striped kitten was born where we live. She had kittens later on, and they all shared the doghouse. We then purchased a baby goat. He grew up with two kittens in the building where we housed him. He liked cats. The kittens grew up quickly, lured our pet goat into the cornfield, and left him there. We drove around in our pickup calling out our goat’s name, and he showed up right away, luckily. Later on, our striped cat, dog, and goat would go out hunting together. The cat and the dog looked for mice or other rodents, and the goat for ears of corn that the combine left behind. They had many adventures over the years. Our goat would leap onto our windowsill and watch us eat in our kitchen. He grew quickly and could not do that for long. Our dog and goat would have races up and down the ramp attached to our house. They were a trio that remained friends forever.

Cats That Have Cat Friends

I have three cats in my household, and one died not long ago. My other seemed to know that he had passed, and they grieved his passing just as a person grieves the passing of a loved one. They slept more and wanted to eat less. They would look at the chair where he used to sleep. After about two weeks, they seemed able to accept his passing.

Cat Brother’s

I Have Three Cat brothers. They will band together if they feel threatened or frightened of a situation that may develop. They seem to know there is power in numbers. I also had three outdoor cat brothers years ago. One large, menacing Tom came on a day with many battle scars. My three Tom’s walked toward him as if to say, “Do you want to mess with all three of us?” The big, menacing Tom ran for his life.

Cats Form Long-Lasting Relationships With Us

When a family member dies in your home, your cat will mourn their passing. When my Mother died, she would sit on the edge of the bathtub and wail and yowl for at least 30 minutes a day for one month after her passing. I read about a cat that would visit the cemetery every day and lie on the grave of his former owner.

Make Time To Enjoy Life

Life Is Short So Go Ahead And Treat Yourself

If you have always wanted to do something, do it now while you can. One can get sick at any time in their life, and then it may be impossible to do or see what they have always dreamed of. Go on the vacation you have been waiting to take, which seems like a lifetime ago. If you can afford to go now, do so and stop thinking about it, as your health can change in a heartbeat. Treat yourself to some local cuisine and the special desserts available. Go on a leisurely tour and avoid vacations that require you to rush back home to work. Take a long, leisurely vacation and relax, unwind, and enjoy the sights, scenery, and all the delicious food you can.

Have You Always Wanted A Certain Type Of Vehicle? Now is The Time To Buy It.

Everyone dreams of a certain car that they have admired over the years. Please stop admiring and purchase one that fits your budget. I always wanted a Jag, so I bought a 15-year-old one. It did not live up to my expectations, but I did drive one for a little while. Twelve cylinders and Jags require way too much maintenance. I like Chevys, Buicks, and GMC the best for repair. They last a long time without many repairs. Small utility tractors are handy for moving smaller items. Kubota makes a Four Wheel Drive diesel with a bucket and other attachments that has lots of power for its size. I like my little Kubota.

Do Things That You Have Put Off That Will Make You Happy

If you have always wanted to play a musical instrument, there is no time like the present to read about it, watch YouTube videos, and take live lessons from a qualified instructor. Start a new hobby, such as going to the gym and meeting up with friends. Start reading more books at your local library and join a book club. If you have a bike, go on long and relaxing bike rides. Spend afternoons in a hammock reading and watching the birds eat at the bird feeders that you could put in the area of your hammock.

Buy Your Own Home

It is nice to own your own home, as you can have your dream kitchen and whatever amenities you want. You take pride in owning your home. Your home will continue to grow in value if you maintain it. You may want to add a deck to your home for barbecues or a nice place to relax and sit on sunny days.

Spend Time With Your Loved Ones

I love spending time with my friends and family, as they truly make me happy and help me enjoy life more. Make more time for a social life? Do not stay at home; get out with people, and you will be glad you did. Live a life that helps you thrive.

Using A Chainsaw

Chainsaws That I Love Using

I like the chainsaws that do not weigh much, but they are well-made and built to last the test of time and use. I have used heavy chainsaws in the past, but now I prefer professional tree-trimmer brands. I now own only STIHL brand-name chainsaws. I like the tree climber’s chainsaw because it is lightweight and easy to start. Generally, it will take off with only one pull of the rope. Stihl chainsaws have top-notch quality bars that do not separate, preventing the chain from coming off and flying right next to your arm, which is very dangerous indeed. I have a small electric Stihl chainsaw with two batteries that has a lot of power for trimming and quickly cutting small logs or branches. We had a small Homelite and a large Jonserud chainsaw, which worked very well. Do not buy cheap chainsaws that sell for $100.00 to $225.00; the bars are made cheaply and will separate in a hurry, which might result in you losing a limb or hand. I am impressed by the battery chainsaws, as they have much more power than I expected.

Maintaining Your Chainsaw

Make sure you clean all the wood chips out of your chainsaw, as it will last longer and cause fewer problems. Shut off your chainsaw and remove the batteries before doing any maintenance, as a safety measure. Oil your chain regularly, as it will last longer. If your chain is dull, take it to get sharpened, and if they suggest getting a new one, do so because you do not want to be using a chain with teeth that may break off or the chain break in two. Tightening the bar and chain is easy if you follow the instructions that came with your new chainsaw. Your chainsaw will need a new plug and the fuel line or fuel filter replaced every so often. If a small twig gets stuck in your saw, turn it off or remove the batteries, and then take the bar and chain off and clean out the small twig. Put your bar and chain back on and get it snug, but not overly snug, so that the chain can move freely. A new chain on a saw will stretch after use and will need to be tightened again. After I am done using my saw, I give it a thorough cleaning, wiping it free of dirt and debris, which helps keep it in tip-top shape.

Proper Chainsaw Gear

Wear safety glasses, a chainsaw helmet, chainsaw pants, and proper sturdy shoes. You may have a safety belt that attaches to your chainsaw, helping you reach high trees with no problem. Wear clothing that is not loose or thick, jeans and shirts that do not have extra-long sleeves, and pants that do not have extra-long legs that could get caught in the chainsaw. If you are climbing into a tall tree, put on a safety belt, as it will help catch you if you lose your footing. If working in tall trees, have someone help you, as it is not a job for just one person. Think first, and you will not have problems. Stay alert to your surroundings, the weather, and power lines. Safety always comes first.

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