Author: Laura Weers

Adventurous Cats

I have had farm cats take off for several months or years, and then they returned home again. I had adopted a new farm cat, and she investigated my neighbors. She returned home after she had been gone for about one month. I had one cat climb to the top of the barn roof, and she stayed there for two days before returning to lower ground. One of my cats got too adventurous, but he did live to tell his tale. He must have been watching the grain go into the hopper of the drill and decided to jump into the grain. The training was very long, and up and up he went before getting dumped into the grain truck. My Father took the grain to our local elevator, and out came my cat. He swayed back and forth for a while before the man at the elevator caught him and placed him back into the empty grain truck. When my Father arrived home, he said to open the gate on the grain wagon, and out came my cat in one piece, luckily. He had much to discuss that night with my other farm cats.

The Wrong Kind Of Car Rides

I once had a cat ride to my local college on my car’s gas tank. I did not know he was there when I took off. Luckily I walked past my car before my last three classes for the day. He was sitting on top of one of the car tires. I asked the lady in the office for a box, and she asked what you needed it for. When I told her about my cat, she thought I was crazy. I did get the package I needed, and he stayed in the box except for my last class. I saw him looking out of the back window at me. He was content, and it was only sixty degrees out that day. He was happy when he returned home. I was glad he did not venture away from the car to get back home.

Traps

One of my poor outdoor cats got caught in a trap for muskrats. The trapper told us about it. He came home with only three legs. He managed to get around on the farm OK and lived to middle age.

Things To Check So Your Curious Cat Will Not Die

Check under your car tires, as many cats have been run over. One time a neighbor ran over four of my beautiful little kittens all at once since there was one on each tire. I was heartbroken as I had to bury all four of the beautiful little kittens. Ensure your cat is not locked in a building or room where it could starve to death. Keep lids closed on appliances, as a kitty could knock the top down if he jumped into the machine and died in the device since he could not get out with the lid shut. Check the motor area of your car, as the vehicle’s motor has killed many cats. Have paints, poisons, cleaning products, oil, and grease, and freeze in a protected area your cat cannot get into. God bless and protect our curious feline friends.

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What is Your Domain ?

What Is Your Domain?

What Does Your Domain Say About You?

Your domain name represents what your business has to offer people. Your domain makes your business or breaks your business. Be very careful what you write on your website. Do not use foul language or offer services that you cannot provide. Your domain name makes your business look credible. Tell people why they should take time to read what you put on your website. Your domain name says volumes about you. Your domain name should say what interests and excites you about your business. Include pictures and videos of what you sell in your business on your website, as people are drawn to images and videos. If an image is inappropriate for young people to see, do not post it anywhere. Domain names tell people what is unique and how you can help others with your knowledge and business skills.

What If You Had A Domain Name That Represented You As A Person

What name would you give yourself, as there would be many choices? What would you call yourself on your website – wise, kind, caring, loving, joyful, peaceful, comfortable, or giving? I hope you would not have to say selfish, non-forgiving, know it, money lover, or that you were a non-caring person. You may say you are thoughtful of others’ needs and put them before yours. You may say you collect cars or have an extensive rock collection. What do you genuinely think you would name a website that represented you to the world? I hope you will give the domain name much thought and make it as accurate as possible. What domain name would God bless you regarding how you act as a child of God? Your domain name speaks volumes about your actions and deeds.

The Government Has Eminent Domain Over Land And Hi – Ways

If you own a piece of land they want to make a significant Hi-Way, the Government will declare eminent domain if you do not sell it to them for the price they offered. You may be able to get more if you find out what your neighbors are getting for their land. We genuinely do not own land, as we are stewards of the land. I hope you do not have to sell your land or house because of eminent domain.

Gods Domain

It is the entire heaven, earth, and universe. God Bless you every day.

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Where To Find Good Used items For Sale

Where To Find Good Used Items For Sale

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date July 26, 2021
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Household Goods

Sometimes furniture stores will have good used couches and chairs for sale. I have found lovely brass lamps for sale at rummage sales and auctions. Auctions have many antique to modern furniture and appliances for sale and much more. I have had excellent luck buying used furniture and appliances at Southside Furniture in Mason City, Iowa. I have found household goods at thrift stores in various towns. The Re-Store in Mason City, Iowa, has furniture, bathroom fixtures, office chairs, radios, used doors, tools, lawn furniture, windows, and much more for sale at reasonable prices. I have purchased demo vacuums or new vacuums at low prices from eBay. I have also found well-used tools, dehumidifiers, air conditioners, and more at my local pawn shops. I have purchased tools and furniture from a hardware store in Kalona, Iowa.

Lawn And Garden Equipment

I generally purchase riding mowers that were demoed with very few hours on them. I have purchased lawn equipment and tools at Floyd and Leonard, located in Mason City, Iowa; They have an excellent service department that will take care of your needs and keep your equipment in top running order. I have found some lawn equipment at rummage sales. I like The Trading Post in Gordonsville, Minnesota, as they sell top-quality tools, lawnmowers, and much more. Hardware stores have a variety of mowers and tools for sale. I like Hardware Hank Stores, located in Iowa. They have very knowledgeable employees who will guide you in the right direction for your needs. My friend purchased a practically new Toro snowblower from a pawn shop in Iowa.

Buy Items In Small Towns

I have purchased excellent antique furniture in Stockholm, Wisconsin. When visiting small towns, walk in the shops, and you will be greatly surprised by the variety of items they have for sale. I have found used cross necklaces, music boxes, lamps, books, tools, and toys from my childhood. Some old stores will have appliances sitting in their stores for years, and you can buy them at a reasonably discounted price. You will be happy you shopped in small towns across America when you bring home the treasures you found in their stores.

Newspapers, Other Publications, And Online

Over the years, I have found lawnmowers, bicycles, cars, antiques, and other beautiful items for sale in various publications. I look online for slightly used lawn tractors, tools, refrigerators, etc.

Bulletin Boards Placed In Businesses

I have seen a wide variety of items for sale on bulletin boards; the owner is usually the actual seller of the article, which makes for easier negotiation on the item’s price. Never be afraid to negotiate on any item you are considering buying that is used or new. The worst thing that can happen in negotiation is that they can say no, but if they say yes, you will eventually have a bit of spending money for something else that you will need.

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Thunderstorms In Your Life

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date July 23, 2021
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Natures Thunderstorms

A thunderstorm warning can be scary. One never knows when a thunderstorm could become dangerous. Some thunderstorms are packed with lightning and large hail that can damage buildings, cars, trees, roofs, and more. We try to stay indoors and take every precaution to remain safe and sound. Many thunderstorms produce high winds and a rapid downpour of rain, which could cause flooding in your area. Some thunderstorms turn into tornadoes that can destroy an entire town in minutes. Thunderstorms are worrisome, but most of the time, the outcome seems to be good.

Health Thunderstorms

We can be going along fine in life, and suddenly a violent and vicious health thunderstorm comes up. You may be diagnosed with a severe illness that will need treatment for the rest of your life. You may have to have a limb removed because you have diabetes. Your child may have serious health issues he must endure his entire life. You may be diagnosed with cancer which scares anyone that receives the news from their Doctor that you have cancer. We are always in fear of unknown storms popping up in our lives. Even if you try to prepare yourself, you cannot. God is with us 24 seven when we have health storms in our lives, as he is our constant advocate.

Health Storms Of Loved Ones

When your parents have health storms, you worry about their well-being. You become an advocate for your parents when they can no longer be an advocate for themselves anymore. You make sure they get the best of Doctors and care. You ensure they are treated fairly and adequately to the best of your ability. Your parents took extra good care of you over the years, and now you must ensure they are taken care of by the best Doctors and Nurses available. When your child is deathly ill, you care for them 24 seven. You take them to the ER in the middle of the night and do everything humanly possible to save their life. You stay by their side, comfort them, tell them you love them, and pray to God without ceasing to help your child get well. When your spouse is ill, you do everything you can to get them back onto the road of recovery. A loving couple that loses their spouse feels devastated, lonely, and in a state of shock. Friends and family should help comfort the grieving spouse. The couple may have been married for 50 years when one dies. In a loving marriage, they feel utterly helpless with their other half is not on their side anymore due to death. When friends and family get sick, you pray that God will heal them quickly. I pray for all of those that I know have ongoing health concerns. It is terrifying for all of us when someone we love and hold dearly in our hearts struggles with health issues daily. God is by your side 24 seven in all of life’s thunderstorms.

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Public Information

Social Media

Once you publish something on a social media platform, it becomes public information quickly. Think about what you put on social media before you hit the publish button; once your post is out there for the world to see, it will follow you for the rest of your life. If you think your post is cute now, it is most likely not suitable for the internet. Everyone will know the truth if you put down someone or make fun of them. You are to be pitied if you cannot think of anything genuinely newsworthy or educational to be published for others to see. Do not post gross or rude pictures of others on the internet. Never trash a business or anyone on the internet, as it shows your lack of intelligence to post something of value for the world to see. Your social media network or blog is part of you. I hope you always represent yourself in a good light and what you represent and stand for in society. If you cannot post something with yelling, swearing, or lousy language, it does not say much about your character, and employers will not likely hire you. What I post and represent is a part of me and one of my great passions in life.

Be Careful With Your Personal Information

We receive many phone calls daily that want your SS or other private numbers. I do not answer area phone calls. I hang up when I get a call that wants my numbers; Many people have gotten scammed over the years by unrelenting Vultures. They tend to prey on vulnerable individuals with scare tactics. These Vultures the person someone has been using their credit card, SS number, or car insurance has expired. They want them to give their old card number to them, and then they will issue them a new one. Of course, they are now using their old cards and spending their hard-earned money. Never give anyone your card numbers, as they will soon become public information. Be careful to who you give your credit card number when ordering something. Please make sure the websites you contain are on our secure sites.

Change Your Passwords Often

Do not use easy or short passwords, as hackers can quickly figure those out. Use long and extra complicated passwords. Passwords can be a pain to remember, but being taken advantage of is much worse. If a Vulture latches onto one of your passwords and gets on the dark web, it is now public information. Do not tell anyone your passwords, and change them often. Always stay one step ahead of the Vultures. Stay on top of your game with your private information so it does not become public unless you want it to be general.

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Struggles People Endure

Job-Related Problems

You may have to work with someone constantly criticizing your work daily. Your job could be more than you can handle psychically. Some people you work with might be getting paid much more than you are for the same kind of work. On a job site, two men had to lift a 600-pound door, and they permanently ended up with back damage. A woman told me she was required to lift 100 pounds daily, and she has terrible arthritis everyday day now in her old age. Some jobs demand more of a person than even a very young person could do what they want you to do. Try to find a position where the employers do not demand more of you than anyone could do alone. Hopefully, you will find your dream job and do something that you love to do that will help you and others.

Family Issues

Some people grow up in families constantly arguing about all kinds of things day and night. They may say about how to raise the kids, or they may not pay enough attention to their kids. Children need endless love, concentration, and discipline if they do something they know is wrong. A family may argue over who gets paid more, and they may become jealous that their spouse is getting paid more than they are. I was blessed to be raised by excellent, loving, and caring parents.

People Who Have Health Issues

If you have lost limbs, you must struggle to prepare in the morning, and daily tasks become much more challenging. Cancer patients must work with chemo treatments and go back and forth to the Doctor. Cancer patients struggle to do family activities as they are worn out from chemo and cancer and its effects on their bodies. My Mother and several friends died of ALS. ALS is a devastating disease that destroys your whole body except your mind. ALS patients do not send synapses to their nerves. Therefore, their muscles waste away, causing death in 5 years or less in most ALS patients. Never judge someone that is sick because you have no idea whatsoever of what they en-dour every single day of their life.

Hunger and Housing

Many people worldwide go to bed hungry at night or cold because they do not have a roof over their heads. People sleep in cardboard boxes, abandoned buildings, freight cars, or wrapped up in blankets. If you see a hungry person, offer to take them to a restaurant and feed them. If you have any food with you at all, give it to them. People need affordable housing as no one should have to be homeless. As good stewards, we should do what Jesus did and always help the hungry, poor, oppressed, and anyone who needs a helping hand to get through their struggles in life.

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Do Cats really Like The Gadgets We Buy For Them?

Do Cats Really Like The Gadgets We Buy For Them?

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date July 12, 2021
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Cat Toys

My cats love to play with circle toys with a ball to spin around. My cats prefer cat toys that you can add catnip to. The cat toys that you cannot add catnip to get played with less as the catnip smell begins to fade away. My cats love to play with singing birds or squeaking mice toys. My cats love to toss small mice toys in the air and catch them. My cats will play with crinkle toys for a while and soon become tired of them. Cats love to play with aluminum foil balls and your old sponges. Some cats like to play with the plastic lids of food containers. Ensure the covers are large enough that the kitty will not choke to death on them. Lazar lights appeal to cats until they figure out you control the lazar. Cats like to leap at catnip-filled fish on the end of a wooden stick.

Cat Beds

My cats love their cat beds. They love heated cat beds from K and H products. My older cats love orthopedic beds as they help them with their joints, and they have an extra restful and relaxing night. My cats adore hammock cat beds as they curl up for a cozy evening or an afternoon nap. My cats love to sleep in small dog beds that are extra plush. Meofia handmade wool beds are great cat beds for long winter nights. I have ordered wicker beds with a small circle pad in the middle. The residence in the cat bed falls apart quickly, but cats like to sleep on an extra fluffy towel placed in the bed. Make sure it is machine washable when you buy a small dog bed. I wouldn’t say I like cat beds that you have to spot clean, especially if my cat throws up in the bed. I want my cat beds to be sanitary and hygienic.

Cat Feeders

I especially like the cat feeders that record your voice. When you are away from home, your cat can hear your voice from the cat feeder, prompting your cat to eat when they hear your familiar voice. I have also had luck with the circular cat feeders that have no voice recorders; however, I do not think my cats eat as much as usual with those. I had never had one breakdown when I purchased new from Amazon, Chewy: Com, or E bay. My cats love heated stainless steel water bowls in winter as they always have water to drink.

Automatic Litter Boxes

I like my two litter robot litter boxes the best. I have had them for three years, and they have been trouble-free. I have one pet-safe litter box that I have had for four years with no problems whatsoever. I am using one litter maid litter box and have used it for one year in my home. I had a litter maid litter box in my other house, which broke down in a year and a half. The rail system stopped moving altogether. I hope this blog post helps you purchase gadgets and cat toys that your cats will adore for years.

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The World Is Full Of Music If You Just Listen To The Notes

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date July 9, 2021
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The Notes In Nature

The gentle pitter-patter of rain falling has its rhythm. A soft, gentle rain is like listening to classical music. When the rain has loud claps of thunder and lightning bolts that light up the skies, it’s like listening to complex rock music; birds have all kinds of chirps, such as soft, gentle little chirps to the sharp sound of the majestic eagles call. Morning doves make a cooing noise which is called a wing whistle. The claps of the ocean waves are alive with the sounds of music. The ocean sounds are like a complete orchestra out on the water. Small little streams make a rippling noise as the water moves along slowly. The mooing of a cow or the baa of a sheep has its notes if you listen to them. A cat’s meow or purr is very musical. A Siamese cat can sound like a baby, and a Maine Coon cat can chirp. People’s voices can be very musical. It can be very relaxing to listen to the gentle, comforting voice. If someone yells or screams at you, it sets your nerves on fire, such as loud overpowering music. Whales make calls to each other that echo through the water. Dolphins communicate as they send out different tones and sounds to each other that help them find food or warn them of danger. Gorillas will beat their chest as it makes a noise similar to drums. Take time to listen to the notes in nature, and you will soon realize that the World is truly musical.

Motor Vehicles

Listen to the motor on your car today, and you will hear it hum away. Depending on the engine in your vehicle, you will listen to a soft or throaty hum. All kinds of emergency vehicles make different sounds so we can quickly identify them. You can hear the backup bell ding on a gravel truck. Listen to the sound your airplane makes next time you vacation. It has a loud noise when you are taking off, and then it has a gentle purr when it is on automatic pilot. Steam engines have a hissing noise as the steam is released. The old train engines chug down the tracks. The new diesel trains have a distinct sound, and you cannot miss the noise it makes as it approaches a railroad crossing. You can hear your ‘motorboat notes as it breaks the waves of the water. Motorcycles can be very quiet or so noisy that you can hardly hear yourself think. Some people will drill a hole in the muffler to make it sound loud.

It Is A Musical World

Swinging in a swing set makes a creaking noise as you turn back and forth. Children’s voices are music to your ears. As we type away, the keyboard becomes a musical instrument providing valuable information for others. God made music in the World we must listen to and appreciate daily. God bless you with music in your heart and your soul.

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My Cat Maggie

Maggie was given to me by a lady whose Mother had died that used to have Maggie as one of her house cats. Maggie has always been an amiable and loving cat. Maggie used to live outdoors at my place. She lived in a cat building with heated cat beds and a heated water bowl.

Maggie Is Getting Older

Since Maggie is considered an old cat now, she lives in the house next door with ten other cats. I decided to put her indoors in October. She was shivering as she walked around outdoors. Since she could no longer stand a temperature of 50 degrees, I decided she should be a permanent house cat.

Maggie Gets Along Beautifully With My Other Cats

She gets along beautifully with my other cats. She loves the cat tree in the house and keeps her claws in optimal condition. Canned cat food and treats are a big hit with her. Catnip mice and singing birds are tossed around by her, and she loves to eat catnip, also.

Maggie The Huntress

When Maggie was outdoors, she would climb up in the trees. She would also lay next to me while I was in the hammock. She was an excellent huntress, and many rodents met an early demise. She would sleep under the picture window, and when an unfortunate bird would crash into the window and die, she would have an appetizer.

Maggie The Gardener

She was good at gardening as she was always by my side. She would take dirt baths in the dry soil. She would fertilize the raspberry bushes planted in the garden. Maggie would take off running with the empty seed packets I would gather later and put in the trash. She made sure I had straight rows in the garden as she would lay down on the string I had laid out for the rows. Once in a while, she would tap against the seed packet, and a few more seeds would be planted in that area.

Maggie In Her Golden Years

Maggie steps out of the door now and then next door, but she does not venture far. She eats a little grass and goes back inside. Maggie is 11 Years old now. She is happy to be in a house that meets all her needs in her golden years. I hope Maggie lives out all her nine lives with me by her side. Maggie is now about fourteen years old. She weighed 8 pounds last year and only seven this year. I took her to my Vet, and she was treated for diabetes and cancer. Her test came back normal. She shivers when it gets cold, so I left my heated cat beds plugged in longer than usual. She has been doing OK this summer and is in no pain. She loves to eat canned cat food and cat treats, which she gets every day. She still likes going outdoors, rolling around on the hot sidewalk, and munching grass. I may have to have her put to sleep before winter if she has lost more weight, as she cannot tolerate the cold even with a heater running and heated cat beds. I never want to see any pet or animal suffer.

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Your Most Important Relationship Is Your Relationship With God

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date July 2, 2021
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Your Relationship With God

Your relationship with God will impact your relationships with others. If you do not have a close relationship with God, you will never have a solid or intimate relationship with others. How to keep an excellent relationship with God.

Read your Bible
Pray
Obey
Serve
Gratitude

By reading your bible, you form a closer and more meaningful relationship with God. Pray without ceasing; as you know, God will answer your prayers in his time frame. Obey the ten commandments as it is not called the ten suggestions. Serve others with a grateful and caring heart. Have gratitude for all that God has given you.

Family Relationships

Do not get in fights with your family members. Some families have broken apart when a parent dies because they felt cheated out of some inheritance. If your parent were still alive, would they be pleased with your behavior? I think not. When a parent dies, they are required to give anyone money or property when they pass on. Some people feel entitled to inheritance. People are not entitled to anything when someone passes on. Get along with your brothers and sisters. Get along with your cousins. You will have many regrets later in life if you fight with family members on trivial matters in the scheme of things.

Acquaintances

How you treat others says volumes about yourself. Treat all acquaintances with the respect they deserve. Treat them fairly and kindly. Be friendly to your co-workers and get to know them. Take the people you work with out for lunch or coffee. Praise your employees for a job well done. Workers treat the business where they are working as if it was their own business. Do not show up late to work or take the day off just because you feel like it. Put yourself in your employer’s shoes. Be grateful for your job, employer, and co-workers. How you perform on your job says how you act as a person.

Marriage

Treat your husband or wife with the utmost respect. Never yell at or threaten each other. Keep your marriage vows as they are between you and God. Treat your spouse as you want your spouse to treat you. Praise each other, and be caring, kind, compassionate, loving, hopeful, joyful, and peaceful. Be kind to your children and never threaten or hurt them. It is better to have a millstone tied around your neck and drown than to harm one of God’s little ones in any way. Children are a gift from God; you should cherish and protect your little ones at all costs. Ensure your children form a long-lasting and beautiful relationship with God. Encourage them to read the bible and keep the Lord’s day holy. Have your children say their bedside prayers before they go to bed at night. Take your children to church, as children do learn from examples. Your marriage vows were given before God. God is part of your marriage and all of your relationships with others. Make sure you see God shining through in your relationships with others every day.

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