Author: Laura Weers

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date January 16, 2023
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The Cats That Meet You At The Door

Some of my cats next door run to be the first cat to greet me at the door in the morning. Winchester, Faith and Mr. Gray are generally the door greeters every morning, they are the first cats to get my attention in the morning as I pat them on the head and check them over. Hilford meows the moment I enter the house as if to say do not forget about me. He only lets me pat him while he is eating. Addi sits on a heated windowsill cat bed that I am sure to walk by. I pat her on the head and give her an under the chin scratch. Mr. Gray jumps on top of anything close by to extra attention. Winchester will jump up high on top of my cat litter supply, so he gets more attention.

My Cats That Stay In Their Heated Houses

I find Tammy, Tigress and Nicole in a heated cat building every morning. Tigress is very friendly and the other two would rather not be touched. Lizzie sleeps in a small, heated cat building in the back room away from my other cats. She is 15 now and does not want to be bothered by my other cats. Peter and his sons will share a heated cat building. Sometimes Sherlock is sleeping on a fleece bed in a cupboard with the door wide open and I pat him. All of my eleven cats next door get as much attention as possible according to their individual personalities.

When The Sun Is Shining

All of my cats’ love to bask in the sun. My cats next door lay in their hammock beds up high by the windows and watch birds and other animals that may pass by the windows. My three house cats look out of my picture window at the birds eating out of the bird feeders and the squirrels eating up what they have dropped on the ground. Cali sleeps in the hallway upstairs as the hot sun shines on her through the window.

My Cats And Their Toys

My cats like it when I throw a ball or toy mouse in the air. My cats may play with that kind of toy off and on for most of the day. My cats love to play with squeaking or chirping toys. My cats love circle ball game toys and the cat snack dispensers. My house cats are lap cats and they take turns sleeping on my lap.

Spending Time With Your Cats Is Very Relaxing

Most of the time cats are cool and calm and they are excellent companions. If you are sad or lonely your cat will always be by your side to comfort and console you. Taking a catnap along with your cat keeps you nice and warm and toasty as both of you get each others body heat on the long cold winter days. There is nothing more relaxing then watching a happy and healthy cat. Thank you God for putting cats in our lives.

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Our Package

Do People Want To See The Inner You?

You may be beautiful on the outside. Maybe you dress to the 9’s. It is the inner beauty in you that matters. Beauty fads as we grow old. The beautiful soul never ages as it does well with helping others. If you don’t have a beautiful soul and are mean and hateful, others will not want to be around you as you have nothing to offer them. God wants us to have a beautiful soul that will go out of its way to help people that are down and out. We should lift others up and never put them down because we have not walked in their shoes. We cannot Judge people for maybe we have done worse than they have. It is easy to see flaws in another person, but you overlook your faults. Let your soul shine bright and do good that will please God and others. If your package comes across with ugly wrapping, no one will want to open it, for there will be nothing worth looking at.

How Do You Represent Yourself

Do you have a know-it-all attitude? Do you come across as intelligent and sassy? No one wants to be around someone who seems to know it. The only one that is all-knowing is God, our heavenly Father. Leave your sassy attitude at home and do not unleash it on other people; it is a complete turnoff. It is OK to be intelligent if you use it to help people and not throw your intelligence in their faces to humiliate them. Claim to be what you are. And no more or no less. Keep your promises and keep your word. Please stand up for others and advocate for them when they need one. I love cats, travel, visiting with friends, living in the country, and doing outdoor work. I write Inspirations with Luara as I love helping God spread his good works. I hope you come across with a kind, caring, compassionate, loving, hopeful, joyful, and peaceful personality. Be a good Shepheard in the flock that watches over his sheep, so none are lost.

Do I Like The Package That I Am?

If you do not like something about yourself, change it while you still have time. Life moves along very quickly, and it waits for no man. If you do not like what you have done in the past, stop doing it and give yourself a makeover with God’s help and help from friends, family, and your pastor. You will like a better form of yourself, and so will others. You attract the vibes that you put out for others to see. Do not hang around with the Vultures when you could fly with cardinals. Act politely, help people out, and give to charities and people in need. Help others as you would want to be helped. Work on the inner beauty of the package that God gave you.

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Lost Cats And How To Get Them Back Home Again

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date January 9, 2023
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Run A Piece Of Equipment That They Are Used To Hearing

My Russian Blue cat ran out into my cornfield one day, and I called and called her, and she would not come out of the cornfield. I finally remembered that she was used to the sound of my riding lawn mower. I drove the lawn back and forth on the property next to the field. Catrenia finally came out of the field. I grabbed her up in my arms and put her back in the house.

Cats That Sneak Out Of Your Door And Decide Not To Come When You Call To Them

I will generally place a dish of water and tuna canned in the water out for them, and some will be waiting by the door to return to the house. Some cats decide to explore, especially if you have not had them long. I put a live animal trap out with tuna canned in water, and generally, in 2 to 3 days, they are in the trap, and I release them in the house.

Post Messages On Your Social Media Platforms

I have seen people put up a picture of a missing cats on Facebook. One lady posted pictures of her cat on Instagram, Twitter, and any place she could think of on the internet. It turned out that her neighbor lady had her cat in her house, thinking it was a stray cat. She got her cat back in 3 days. One party had moved to another state to have their cat return to its original home. The old owners sent a picture of their cat to the new owners on messenger, and the cat was placed on a plane where his owners lived now.

Put A Chip In Their Ear At Your Vets Office

With the chip, whoever finds your cat can take them to a Vet and get your cat returned to you again. One cat managed to travel 400 miles without the chip in his ear; I do not think he would have ever returned home. The owners traveled 400 miles and picked up their cat, and it was a wonderful reunion.

Post Up Flyers

Attach flyers with a picture of your cat on poles, bulletin boards, and any place to let you put one up. Sometimes a neighbor will tell you where your cat was last seen. The party of the missing cat went to that location one night, and they had their cat back after a 5-hour stakeout.

Tell Everyone That You Know To Be On The Look Out For Your Missing Cat

Tell your friends and neighbors that your cat sneaked out of your house and to call you when they see your cat. The more people that know about it, the more likely it will be that your cat will be found safe and sound.

Place Ads On The Radio And In The Newspaper

Some people still read the local newspaper and listen to their favorite station on the radio. Never give up hope on finding your beloved pet cat. One outdoor cat returned to me after she was gone for 12 years. I figured she probably lived with the dairy farmer in our neighborhood then. God bless you and all of the pets in your life. May you and your cats live together for all of your cats for nine years safely.

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God And Time

Time With God

When we attend church services, we spend time with God. Our minister reminds us of how often we have spent time with God this week by listening to his Sermons and comparing them to our lives. When we pray for forgiveness for our sins and pray for those that are sick to be healed by God, we spend valuable time with God. Take time to look at the sunrise and the sunset and realize that this is the day the Lord hath made and let us rejoice and be glad in it. I love looking at mountains, wildlife, and all that God has created for us to enjoy while living on earth. God has provided trees to make wood out of so that we may live in lovely homes that provide excellent shelter and warmth when we have a fireplace that burns the wood. God has given us a mind that can learn and excel in all we have learned from God, our parents, teachers, and others. Pray to God and thank him every day for all the wonderful blessings he has given you. Praise God with all of your heart and soul.

Ways You May Spend Time With God

If you help just one of God’s lost sheep to find its way back to the flock again, you have spent time with God. If someone is getting off the trail and getting lost in thorns and snake-infested woods, help get them back on the right track fast before the thorns cut them and the snake puts its venom in them. Let God guide you on what to say to someone being led astray so that the person leading them astray will lose control over them. If someone asks you for food, invite them to the restaurant to eat with you. If you see someone out in the cold, offer them a nice warm cup of coffee. If you have an extra coat to spare, give it to someone with none. Give to trusted charities that have been around for years that help people get back on their feet again, for you have no idea how they got into that position. Some young people have had to leave home because they were abused, which is why they live on the street. Many people live paycheck to paycheck, and when laid off, they are homeless and on the road. Help charities that give them a safe and secure place to live, for you will be helping one of God’s sheep find shelter from the storms of life.

Be A Loving And Faithful Servant

Love others as you would love yourself. Treat others as you would have them treat you. Keep your faith and help others knows that God is always there for them, even though their world may fall apart. No one has clear sailing all of the time. We will have times of laughter and joy and great sorrow and pain. Help those that seem to be losing their hope and faith and listen to them and help them through the difficult times in life. God bless you and yours.

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Cats And Their Pride

Embarrassed Cat

My cat Winchester was trying to jump on top of something, and he slid off and fell to the ground. His girlfriend Faith was watching him along with Mr. Gray. He was mad and embarrassed that he missed the jump, and two other cats witnessed his mishap. Later on, when I walked past him, he went for my leg as if it was all my fault what had happened to him. I thought he would be more embarrassed if I tried to catch or help him. Cats never like it if they cannot jump or land wrong with another cat watching them. A cat’s ego gets bruised easily. Cats must always be on top of their A-game to be happy campers.

Cats Want Your Attention At All Cost

They start meowing loudly in the background if you talk too long on the phone. A cat will most likely climb your Christmas tree if they feel they are being ignored by you and the rest of the family. Ensure you give your cat his Christmas present first so his ego won’t get bruised as easily. Cats have to be the star of any family gathering. Your cat is trying to say look at me; I am the only one that matters. If a cat could talk, he would say feed me right now, and then you can return to your chore when all my needs are met. One of my black cats got very good at balancing on the curtain rods and walking across them like a man on a tightrope.

Your Not Paying Enough Attention To Me Rivalries

If you have a three-cat household or more, one cat will give you a sad face look. Their look generally makes you pick them up, hold them, and pat them on the head. Sometimes my older cat will get the young one in trouble. My cats seemed to assume I would blame the youngest cat, which generally worked until I became wise to the older one’s devious plans. Sometimes the older cat would break something and run, leaving the young cat looking at the broken mess. Cats will knock on your bedroom door at night by banging their body against it, and when you open the door, they come dashing in.

They Make Funny Faces At Each Other

They will wrinkle up their nose after another cat has used the litter box. They look at the other cat like why you are so lazy you cannot cover up your waste correctly. Cats will smell each other, wrinkle their nose, and then look at me. My cats look at me like, that is one gross and smelly cat you have there, and I smell of Lavender and honey, and you should hold me and forget all about that gross and smelly cat. I love all of my cats and their crinkle nose and their funny facial expressions. I hope none of them get their ego bruised too severely and they are happy and healthy for many years.

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Things To Do For The New Year

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date December 30, 2022
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Keep A List Of Things To Get Accomplished For The Year

I list things I want to get repaired or fixed for the New Year. I stick to the list to always stay on top of repairs. If you do not keep an ongoing list, workers will be booked up, and you may have a major disaster in the works with no one to call. I make an appointment with at least two repairers to compare their estimates. I have had people try to take advantage of me in their pricing. I asked one repairman why he thought I should pay $4000.00 more than my neighbor did for the same repair. He said he did it all the time. I did not hire him. I am thrilled and pleased with all the repair people I have now. They are all sincere and hard-working, and they do the job right the first time. I write down what I want to paint, what trees need trimming, what buildings I want repaired, and anything I need to hire a worker for. I write at least two blog posts a week. I have certain days when I mow the lawn or clean the house. I mark off the list of items I want to complete for the day. A list keeps you on track so you do not lag in on what needs to get done.

Exercise

I have a battery-operated trike. I make sure I ride it at least two times a day while the weather is fit. I have a smartwatch, so I can track how many calories I burn daily. I get a lot of exercise in the spring, summer, and fall with yard, garden, painting and weed whacking, walking around picking up sticks, and general practice. I aim to stick to riding my trike every day so that the weather is fit to ride and walk more.

Plan More Efficiently

Stick to your plans and do not get diverted from them. I do everything early, so I never have to rush and do something at the last minute. You may feel overwhelmed if you have too many irons in the fire at once. Do the most important things in the morning after a long night’s rest, and you can do the more straightforward task as the day progresses. Make sure you have all the tools you need before you take off to do a repair job and arrive there with the missing tools you needed to complete the repairs, right down on a piece of paper, everything that you may need to get your repair job done right and on schedule. You do not want to spend 2 hours of your day running after parts you should have had with you, to begin with.

Pray Everyday

Take time to pray every day. Ask God for guide dance in your life and to help direct you on the right path for your life that will do the best. Pray without ceasing. Thank God for all of your good fortunes. Pray for God to help heal and strengthen your loved ones. God listens to all of our prayers and answers them in his time frame when it will do the best for you and others. Listen to church services as they help strengthen your connection with God. Read your Bible and devotions. Get together with Bible study groups if possible.

Health

Keep yourself healthy and happy in the New Year. Keep all of your Doctors appointments and get all of the shots. Have your annual physical, eyes checked, dental meetings, blood test, and take your medications according to your Doctors orders. You do not function well without your health, and your state of mind is not as good. Stay focused on the healthy part of your life, and always keep a positive attitude. A positive person will live much longer than one who only sees the milk glass half full, as only you can make it a full glass with a positive attitude for the New Year. God bless you, and I hope you have a wonderful New Year with all your goals accomplished.

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My cats Are Enjoying Their New Pat Baw Beds And Toys

My Cats Are Enjoying Their New Pat Baw Beds And Toys

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date December 26, 2022
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New Pat Baw Pet Beds

My cats Are sleeping like babies in their new pat baw beds. Garfunkel and Cali sleep in their pat baw beds every night and for cat naps in the afternoon. Garfunkel prefers the gray square, and Cali likes the round blue one. I never see them sleeping in any of their other beds since I purchased the pat baw beds. The pat baw beds are orthopedic and machine washable. Cats always go for soft, comfortable, cozy, plush beds to sleep in. My cats keep on enjoying their early Christmas presents of pat baw pet beds.

Cat Toys

My cats received catnip-stuffed mice. Conrad ran off with it the minute I put it on the floor. Next door, Mr. Gray ran off with one. I gave the cats next door a mouse with a tail that they pull on, making the mouse dance across the room. I think that will be very popular with them. My house cats have two, and they love them. I gave my house cats a giant green caterpillar made from yarn. The cats next door received several brightly colored yarn balls that quickly disappeared. I also gave them a little toy monkey about the size of a kitten, and Winchester ran off with it. Catnip mice, crinkle balls, singing toy birds, and balls seem to be their favorites. Most of my cat’s toys come from Chewy.com, TSC, Mills Fleet Farm, or vacations.

Christmas Lunch

My house cats ate Hartz squeezable and Purina one dry cat food. My cat next door ate two cans of Fancy Feast turkey canned cat food and Purina one dry cat food. My cats also received cat treats the night before Christmas. My cats get clean, fresh water every day.

Old Toys From Christmas Past That Still Delight My Cats

Conrad still loves the Hallmark rabbit. He hops across the floor when you pull out his little round tail. Conrad discovered how to work the rabbit all on his own. They still have a toy skunk I see lying next to one of the cat beds now and then. Cali has discovered every singing bird cat toy in the house; I had not seen some of them for two years. She is an excellent huntress. My cats love their crinkle balls and their sparkling glitter balls for cats. Kohl used to play with plastic frogs, and when he died, I had most of the frogs buried with him. I always see a catnip mouse lying on the floor in my house and next door. Cats love circle ball toys. The singing bird cat toys last for years before the battery finally dies. Wash up your old cat’s toys that you can wash so they will be sanitary for your cats to play with. Throw away old cat toys that are falling apart so your cat will not ingest something that may kill your beloved cat. I hope you and your cat had a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year.

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Cats Behaving Badly

Territorial Issues

A cat might pee on a cat bed to claim the bed as his own. Never give a cat a bed that one of your other cats has slept in for some time, as they will want to claim it by putting their scent on it. Please do not buy a used cat bed, as it will smell like an intruder, and your cat will spray it to put his mark on it. Cats will fight each other to maintain the top cat position in your household. Your cats may wrestle each other or have a boxing match. If they are declawed, they should not get harmed too severely. If your cats have claws, they may scratch the other one in the eye or dig into each other with those deadly weapons called claws. If you have two female cats in your home, they will want to be the top female cat. The female cats are nasty in their fighting maneuvers. Watch out for your older cats in your home, as you may have to put the newcomer in a separate room if they get too aggressive with your older cat. Ensure you have plenty of litter boxes, as cats do not like using another cat’s litter box. Some cats will stop using the litter box and start peeing on clothing, bedding, carpet, furniture, and dirt in your houseplants.

Climbing

Some cats love climbing up your drapes, clothing, and Christmas tree. I have had Christmas trees knocked over, and plastic birds chewed up. I had one cat that would balance on the curtain rod and walk across it like a tightrope. I had one cat sitting on the barn roof for one whole day before she came down. Some cats climb up high in a tree and then cannot figure out how to get down for some time. Cats that climb into a warm car engine on cold days generally lose their nine lives when the car is started.

Animal Fights

Cats can get badly injured from fights with Skunks, dogs, coyotes, and other cats. Many cats get killed by coyotes every year. A pack of dogs can come into your yard and destroy your cat if your cat happens to be outdoors. Some cats love to pick a fight with a dog that will most likely kill it. Tom cats can kill your Tom cats since they want to carry on their gene pool. Another Tom cat will kill your Toms’s kittens, so he can mate with your female cat and take on his gene pool.

Feral Cattitude

Some cats remain like feral cats for the rest of their lives. They will try to bite you even though you have had them as house cats for years. Feral cats tend to be aloof and spend time by themselves. A wild cat never learns to trust anyone or anything in its life. Feral cats will never become lap cats. I have loved all of my feral cats, even with their cattitudes.

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Detour Ahead In Life

Turn Around In Thirty Feet

If you are headed down the wrong road in life, many opportunities will be ahead to change your direction in life. Sometimes when we drive, we will see a sign that says to turn around or detour ahead if a bridge has washed out or if gates have been closed on an interstate HI way due to weather conditions. We must evaluate our lives and see if we should change our direction. If you think the road you are going down in life will lead you to despair and regret, turn around in thirty feet quickly. One that never changes direction in their life will indeed be lost on the road of life.

Detour Ahead

We drive on detours because they route us around a bridge that is out or a severe accident ahead. If we ignore detour signs, we may harm ourselves or others. Our roads need lots of maintenance which causes a lot of detours in the warmer months. Our lives sometimes need a lot of care also. If we have a job that does not benefit anyone, we better find one that helps us and others. Sometimes it is necessary to return to college and earn a higher degree to get a job that will advance us and help others more. We will have health problems eventually that will put us in a tailspin of detours ahead. We must learn how to move forward with our health problems and ask God to help us on the detour we never wanted to drive down. When health throws you a curve ball, throw it back and move forward on your new road in life. The new route will be challenging, but with God’s help and the help of loved ones, you will b able to drive forward without many roadblocks.

Curves And Hills Ahead

We do not like to drive on too many curvy roads or go up too many hills while we drive. We must shift our car to a lower gear while we descend steep hills, or we may lose our brakes. You may see a bottomless ravine on mountain roads and pray that your car will not fail you now. God has many mountains for us to climb in our lives, and we should do it to the best of our ability. Some of the hills will be very steep, and we will stumble and fall, but we must get up and forge ahead with our lives. God will never ask more from us than what we can give him. No one ever said that life would be all bouquets and roses, as there are many thorns in life also. Get off any thorny path you might get on, as you will never shed yourself from the thorns otherwise. God is the way to eternal life and happiness, and all other roads will take you to a dead end.

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Snow Removal

The Right Clothes For Snow Removal

I put on thick, heavy watertight gloves and a hood covering my mouth and neck. I wear a heavy snow jacket and fleece-lined blue jeans. My shoes are lined boots, and I have heavy-weight wool socks on to keep me from frostbite. I do not want to get wet or cold when removing snow. If your head is not covered well, snow can blow into your shirt and neck, which is very uncomfortable. It is best to keep on waterproof gloves as clothes get wet in a hurry.

Shovels And Ice Scrapers

I like the long snow shovels that are 100 percent metal and that have a metal skid on the bottom of them, grain shovels, small metal shovels, and the shovels designed to save your back while you move your snow. Buying plastic shovels is a waste of time as they are generally broken within one year of use. I like the extra heavy-duty metal ice scrapers, which stand up over time without bending or breaking.

Snow Blowers

It is best to have two snow blowers. A small one is good for your house as it can quickly go up and down your deck without much trouble or strain on your body. A larger snow blower will dig into those large drifts, making cleaning those areas much more accessible. The older one gets, it is nice to have an electric start, so you do not have to keep pulling on a rope on a stubborn snow blower that does not start quickly. Put snow chains on your larger blower, snow drift bars, and large skids for easy maneuvering in all kinds of snow. Check your oil often. If you mix gas and oil, ensure you are mixing up the correct ratio, or your snow blower may smoke black smoke and not run right. If you scrambled your fuel wrong, drain it out and put fresh in. I run my snow blower out of gas before storing it for the next season. I put sea foam in my gas and have never had trouble with fuel in my snow blowers.

Large Equipment For Moving Snow

A large ATV with 4-wheel drive with an enclosed cab works very well with a heavy metal blade attached to the front of it. I like the hydraulic cutters that let you move the snow to the right, left, or straight ahead. A pickup with four-wheel drive and a hydraulic blade will push most snow out of the way without much trouble. An old tractor with a large bucket and snow chains will move your snow out of the way. A tractor with a giant snow blower on the back will blow most any drift away. A small tractor with a bucket with four-wheel drive is very effective in removing solid-blown mounds that cannot be moved with a pickup blade. I hope your snow removal goes smoothly.

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