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Some Of My Favorite Things To Do On A Vacation

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date June 28, 2021
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Seeing The Local Attractions

If the area is noted for an art museum or musical, I will try to see or attend those events. I have gone to operas, musicals, concerts, plays, and more. I had a tour of an underground hospital. The hospital was dark and dank; they said many soldiers did not survive under those conditions. I love looking at art from the Masters. I loved looking at all of the art at the Louvre in France. I went to a museum in Williamsburg, Virginia, that had an old wooden carousel; I was very impressed with the artistry of the hand-carved animals on the carousel. I liked looking at the soldier’s suits of Armour in the Tower of London.

Historical Homes

I love looking at historical homes and learning about the families that once occupied them. It seems that every family has some horrible tragedy in their family. Some have lost a very young child, or a son has died in a horrific battle. Some of the homes have had central air before their time. They let the ice in the ice house or basement radiate through the home with pipes that cool down the entire home. I love the pride in artistry in the older homes. The older homes have open staircases, pocket doors, a library room, and a dining room with a wood plate rack. The ornate and carved wood throughout the home gives it its own beauty. I am always delighted when I see an old ornate building that is kept up. I try to discover the history of old buildings and what type of businesses they have housed.

Shopping For One Of Kind Items

I like to collect crosses. I look in store windows and see if they have a cross that catches my eye. If I see one, I negotiate with them and then purchase the cross. I have found crosses in antique, jewelry, and sometimes second-hand stores. I like to collect small items as they are easy to transport with you on vacation. Sometimes I will buy a small pocket knife. Having a small pocket knife in your purse is nice to open something stubborn. I have purchased cloth calendars that make perfect dish towels for drying your dishes later. I have purchased several bookmarks from the different countries I have visited.

Eating The Foods Of Of The Area

I love to sample the different foods the other countries are known for. I love the Baklava in Greece. We found a little side street cafe where two older men ran, and their Baklava was the best Baklava I have ever eaten. I had Hungarian goulash while I was in Prague, and I was very impressed with it. I love the Cornish Pasties in the UK. The miners would have them for lunch. A pastie has steak, eggs, potatoes, and a sealed pie crust covering it. I ate a lot of pastries in the UK. I have tried the famous foods of all the countries I have visited and have never been disappointed except once. Trying different foods is one of my favorite things while on vacation. I hope you discover many favorite things to do while on vacation.

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The Beauty In Life

Natures Animals

Baby animals are lovely and cute through and through. Nothing is more beautiful than newborn animals. The baby lamb next to its Mother as it walks for the very first time on its wiggly wobbly legs until it is running, dancing, and leaping around has a beautiful beauty. The newborn calf beside its Mother is nursing with its Mother gently licking its clean. The baby kitten with its eyes not yet open to looking the World over. Newborn animals are a gift from God for continued life on earth, and they are a breath of fresh air as a new season is upon us. Animals were put on earth for us to enjoy, and we have dominion over the animals and fish of the sea.

We are to treat animals kindly and humanely. Never kill animals unless you intend to eat them. There is no sport in killing an animal and letting it rot away. Life is too precious not to treat all forms of life fairly and humanely. Be kind and help an injured or harmed animal if possible. Try to avoid running over an animal with your car if you will not cause an accident by doing so. Pets and animals are much more intelligent than we give them credit for. Spring is in the air for the birth of a new generation of animals for us to enjoy their great beauty. We will see baby birds in the nest, and their parents will work diligently, bringing worms around to sustain their bodies. Baby chickens will be hatching from their eggs, chirping away, and their Father will be crowing to announce the upcoming beauty of a new day on earth for all of God’s creatures to enjoy.

Majestic Beauty

I love looking at all of the mountains that the World has. The Grand beauty of the crevices, colors, and formations the rocks have is outstanding beyond belief. I think about how many years it took of erosion and water moving through and around the stones to carve out that exceptional beauty. I love the snow on the mountain peaks as it highlights the mountains just right. The pine trees in the mountains are tall and grand and filled with birds of various kinds. The Grand Canyon is awesome to behold. It took years to carve away the size, depth, and area of the Grand Canyon. When you look down into the canyon, you realize and appreciate how old the earth is, and it still has a lot of beauty in it for us to enjoy forever if a man does not destroy it in his quest for more and more money as money truly is the root of all evil. I love the Swiss Alps, The Flat Irons in Boulder, Colorado, The Grand Teton National Park, and mountain ranges.

Beauty In People

Some people have outstanding inner beauty as they are kind, compassionate, and caring. Good people help you in good and bad times and never leave your side, even when your boat appears to be sinking. The good people offer you a raft or a lifeline to get back on solid ground again, as all other ground is sinking sand. A true friend knows when you need them to listen to you, and they will, and they will offer you sound and valuable advice. Friends are your cheerleaders; they believe you will succeed and are constantly rooting for success in all you wish to accomplish. God is your ultimate cheerleader in life, and he wants you to follow and worship him all the days of your life, which will give you the ultimate goal of having God by your side into eternity.

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Cleaning Your Cats Living Area And More

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date June 21, 2021
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Scrubbing Floors

I scrub the tile floors next door. I use a combination of Liquid Lysol and Tide, which kills any germs on the feet and make them sparkling clean. I use a bucket and a mop which works well. I also have a small floor steam cleaner that sanitizes my floors ideally. Some areas require a little scrubber to clean them area.

Counter Tops, Sleeves, And Tables Next Door

I use Lysol and soap on the countertops and the table next door. I also use a soft scrubber or a brush on the countertops. Wooden tables get cleaned with a wood cleaner, and then I apply some lemon oil to the wood tables. My cats sleep on sleeves that have cat beds and towels. The sleeves get cleaned with soap and water since they are plastic.

Cleaning The Dreaded Litter Boxes

I disassemble my litter boxes and then take them outdoors for a thorough scrubbing. I use a toilet brush only for cleaning my litter boxes and a 3 M scrubber. I put rubber gloves on before I start cleaning the litter boxes. I put dish soap in the litter box with the other parts of the litter box, and then I scrub them with the toilet brush. I let the litter box and parts air dry.

Cleaning Food Dishes And Water Bowls

I use glass or metal food dishes and water bowls since they are easy to clean and sanitary. Never buy plastic food or water bowls since they are a magnet for germs. The plastic gets scratched, and then it is impossible to sanitize them. I use dish soap to clean the water and food bowls.

Cat Bedding And Towels

I spot clean cat beds that cannot be washed in the washing machine. If the beds look bad, I remove them and replace them with a new ones. I use an old washing machine just for cleaning cat bedding. I use hot water and laundry soap on my cat towels. When washing cat beds, use the gentle and bulky cycle.

Cat Carriers

Remember to clean your cat carriers with Lysol and put new paper in them so you are always ready to transport your cat in a clean, sanitary pet carrier. Window cleaner comes in handy to clean the metal doors on the airlines. Cloth carriers will have to be spot cleaned with laundry soap.

Cat Toys

I wash my cat toys in my washing machine with laundry soap; they look and smell new. Some cat toys must be spot cleaned or replaced due to years of use. Sanitize your cat items to help you keep a healthy cat for many years.

Medicine Dispensers

If you have a pill gun, an Inhaler, a medicine cup, and more, remember to keep them sanitized so your cat won’t get sick from some virus living on the dispenser. Rubbing alcohol or soap and water works well. We all want our cats to be with us for many years. Keep their supplies and living area as clean as possible.

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Production

Making A Mountain Out Of A Mole Hill

Some people make a big production out of the most minor of incidents. Life is way too short to get worked up over a minor problem that can be solved shortly if you keep a cool head. Delays will be bound to happen now and then. Most people do not like delays any more than you do. Before you get angry over someone being late, first find out why they are late. If they had a family emergency, the last thing they need is for you to lose your cool because they were running late. Life will be full of mishaps and disappointments, so do not make a big production from a glass of spilled milk. After all, you can buy more milk. If you get a flat tire on the way to work, remember you can always fix it. If someone holds you up in traffic, keep your cool, as you have no idea why or what caused the delay. Please do not get out of your car and start yelling at someone or hurting them. Remember, you may hold up traffic someday; that is how you want to be treated. Remember not to gossip, as that makes a production out of a molehill once the story gets twisted around and around several times over. If you cannot say anything nice about someone, do not say anything.

Theater Productions

If everyone remembers their lines, the production goes off without a hitch. I once went to a play in a storm, and all the lights went off. Luckily they came back on quickly, and I thoroughly enjoyed the space. It takes a lot of time and effort on people’s part to have a perfect area. They need costume designers, set makers, actors and actresses, and many dress reversals. God lets us have dress reversals in life as he forgives us for our sins if we do not keep repeating them.

Gods Production Workers

Assembly line workers must keep the production of new products moving along. Each worker has a specific job to support the show moving along steadily and quickly. We are God’s production workers. We all are created to spread God’s good works and make the world a better place for us having been here. We are stewards of the land, animals, and fish. We are to keep a clean planet for future generations of humans and animals. We do not own land on Earth. We are stewards of the land while we are on the ground. Be a good steward and do your part to keep Earth safe and clean. If you cut a tree down, plant a new one to take its place. If you make a mess, clean it up as a gift to God to show him that you love him and you are one of his good shepherds.

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Having A Feral Cat

Catching Your Feral Cat

I prefer using a live animal trap baited with tuna canned in water. Place your tuna in the web, and you should have your feral cat captured in two days unless she is familiar with live animal traps. I have also used a heavy-duty fishing net with extra thick leather gloves to capture the cat. Persistence pays off when trying to catch a feral cat. Humans have mistreated some wild cats, so they are suspicious of all humans until trust gets established again.

What To Do With Your Just Captured Feral Cat

Isolate your new cat from your other cats, as she may be sick or have fleas. Put her in a small room with litter, food, and water. Take her to your Vet ASAP to have her checked for a microchip and spayed flea bath, and shots if no microchip is found. Approach her on her terms only until she realizes you do not want to harm her. She may jump at the windows and more if she has lived in the wild for a long time. Make up a cozy place for her to sleep. A box with an extra thick towel will be good, to begin with. Talk gently to her and never yell at her, as she will get frightened very quickly. After your cat returns from the Vet, please give her a cat treat, so she will see that going to the Vet can be a rewarding and good outing.

Spend Time With Your Feral Cat

Talk to her gently and make her feel that you love her. Your feral cat will not sit on your lap or lie on your bed anytime soon. It could take six months or more for your adult wild cat to trust you 100 %. Feral kittens generally warm up to you sooner. Some feral cats remain aloof their entire lives. Some feral cats will want to give you a little nip now and then as a warning. Plenty of toys for your cat to play with will help her with boredom. Have toys that you and your cat can interact with together. Your feral cat may see you in a new light the more time you spend together with things she likes to do. Give treats when she acts extra good or sits on your lap.

Your Feral Cat Has Now Become Your Pet Cat

She may never be a lovey-dovey cat, but she is your pet cat. Feral cats can make good house cats if you let them come to you on your terms. They do not care to be captured and held if they do not jump in your lap alone. Feral cats will generally end up being one-person cats. Feral cats often only trust their owner and no one else. Be patient with a wild cat; you can have a fine feline friend for many years. All cats deserve a second chance to have a happy and rewarding life with someone who loves them just as they are.

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Illumination

Illumination Is Within Reach

Illumination is not very far away at all times in our lives. Some of us choose to stumble around in the dark even though the light switch is just around the corner. When a disaster strikes, we keep saying why me? We should think disaster and storms are coming to all of us, and why can’t we help each other? We all concentrate too much on all the problems in our lives. Sickness comes to all of us, and we must find the light switch quickly and turn it on. When someone very close to us dies, we want to blame someone for taking them away from us too soon. We may blame their Doctor or God for taking them away from us. God never takes someone away from us. Naturally, some live to be very old while others die very young.

Always Look For Illumination In Your Life

There is enough darkness in the world without looking for it or letting it take over your life. The Devil loves it when you let the night settle in your life, for he is darkness and leads to the destruction of your inner being or soul. God’s light is in you, and it shines brightly when you help others. Let God’s light lead you in a direction in your life that will help as many people as possible. As one of God’s good stewards, you can leave the world a better place for you being a part of it.

Lights

Flashlights light our path so we will not stumble and fall. Car lights help keep us on the road safely at night. Lighthouses keep ships safe and lead them to safe harbors. Stop lights keep us from having collisions and taking turns in an orderly fashion. Railroad flashing lights warn us of an oncoming train. We have lights on at night to keep thieves away. We have lights that safely light our path so we will not stumble and fall. If you do not have the light of God in your soul and all that you set out to do in your life, you are doomed to failure in this world and the next.

God Is My Illumination

God is a lamp on my feet and a light on my path. Psalm 119:105. When it is dark, we are unsure where to place our feet at night, but God knows exactly where to put them so that we will be safe on our journey. The road to heaven has lights that are the brightest and most vivid colors you could ever imagine. The reds and oranges are intense and dance with their intense color. Always look to the light to lead you to great things. Darkness only brings gloom and doom into your life and the lives of others, and darkness destroys good. God will be my illumination every day, and ” This little light of mine I am going to let it shine let it shine” is an excellent religious song. Let your light shine today and always.

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Indoor And Outdoor Cat

What To Do If You Have An Indoor And Outdoor Cat

Ensure your cat has been treated so she will not bring fleas into your home. Fleas are very uncomfortable for you and your cat. To rid your home of a flea infestation will be very costly. Watch your cat at all times as they could be run over by a car, or they may eat some poison that a neighbor has in their yard to control pests that probably would kill your cat if ingested. Never just put your indoor outdoor cat outside and think they can fend for themselves. Please do not rely on a cat harness to keep your cat under your control, as some cats can slip it right off their neck without you hardly noticing. A neighbor may think your cat is homeless and call the pound, and your cat could be put to sleep at the pound. Someone may catch your cat and treat your cat poorly. Cat is very much like a young child as they like to run and play and are unaware of all the dangers that could await them.

Have An Enclosed Area That Your Cat Can Be Safe In Outdoors

I have a cat playpen that I set up, and I keep it f the grass so bugs, fleas, and insects will not bother my cats while they enjoy the great outdoors. Some people build a window boxes for their cats. Cats seem to enjoy being in the window box and watching birds land on the TV and breathing in the outdoor air; They also sell cloth tubing that zips together that you can place outdoors, and your cats can get a lot of exercise running through the tubing.

My Cat Cali Is An Indoor Outdoor Cat

Cali gets very moody or pouts when I do not let her outdoors. She does not get to go outdoors if farmers spray the fields, planting, chisel plowing, or harvesting the crops. She could run in front of the equipment before I could stop her, and she would be killed instantly or in excruciating pain. I let Cali out when I see no one around and watch her like a chicken hawk. In winter, Cali wears a hooded coat when she ventures out. She likes to run around in the snow and do somersaults on the warm cement sidewalk after the sun has warmed it up. Cali loves to eat grass when I let her outdoors, and she likes to roll around on the sidewalk and the dry garden dirt. A cat’s dirt bath removes the extra oils in its hair and helps them look better in the long run.

My Cat Maggie

Maggie used to be an outdoor cat when she was young. Maggie likes to go outdoors and eat grass and stays right by the door, so she runs directly into the house when I open it. Once in a great while, she will see what Cali is up to, but she does not follow her. Protect your cat from harm and never leave them unattended because you do not know what might become of your Dear pet cat if they are not under your watchful and loving care.

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Treated Unfairly

If You Feel A Business Has Treated You Unfairly

If you have a problem with a business, tell the owner about it ASAP. Most business owners will be more than happy to help you with a problem that you have had with their product or service. If I have received cold food at a restaurant, tell them about it, and they will offer you another hot plate of food at a discounted price for your inconvenience. Never sit and stew about being mistreated or trash a business because of one little occurrence you have had there. You’re mistaken if you did not mention the problem to them and assume they are mind readers. Businesses want happy customers that will return to them in the future and customers that will tell their friends to come to their business. Repeat customers keep business doors open.

Has A Person mistreated You?

If you have been mistreated, confront the person and tell them how they made you feel. If they laughed and made fun of you, ask them why they did that to you or how they would feel if the shoe was on the other foot. Have you been judged incorrectly? If so, stand up for yourself and defend against their false accusation. There is nothing worse than being accused of something you did not do. One morning someone could not find something, and they accused me of taking it and found it in their purse in an envelope later in the morning. I did not even get an apology from them. Never accuse someone unfairly, as they will never forget it.

Do Your Coworkers mistreat You?

Do you get all the jobs others do not want where you work? If you have to scrub the floors and clean the toilet constantly, complain. Tell the other employees it is only fair for everyone to clean the bathroom and the feet. Now you can do the job you were hired to do, which makes for a happy work environment. Your coworkers will know they cannot pull the wool over your eyes and get away with it.

Has A Teacher Or Student mistreated You?

If you are young, tell your parents your teacher misjudges you. Has your teacher let the other students pick on you and done nothing to stop it? Tell your parents, and they will talk to the school principal about the teacher mistreating you. If you have a teacher who treats you like the class clown and you are older, confront him. Some teachers and students will zoom in on a student that they deem weak and defenseless. Teachers and students like this need to be stopped in their tracks. I have had teachers punish me for things I never did, and I do not like anyone to be mistreated or judged unfairly. God is the only Judge of man.

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Give With A Grateful Heart

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date May 31, 2021
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Give To Charities To Help Those Less Fortunate

You can donate your time and money to many worthwhile and necessary charities. I like charities trying to raise funds for people with horrible health issues. Make a Wish Foundation helps make some child’s dreams come true. If your child died from a horrific illness, wouldn’t you want their last wish fulfilled? Children do not ask to be born with devastating health issues, as it is part of life sometimes. Help poor people in foreign countries as some women get paid pennies on the dollar for their hard work. The women may weave a basket all day long and only get paid 25 cents give or take a little. Helping out these women, you also help their children live a better and more rewarding life.

Education Buildings

Some countries do not have decent buildings for classrooms. They try to hold school in an old building that is falling and may have only a couple of boards to sit and work on. Learning in a cold building with no comfortable place to sit and work would be tough. A nice warm, and new building will make learning much more accessible. By donating supplies and your money, we can have more productive and educated young people.

Help People Out in Your Community

Many people in your community need a helping hand now and then. If someone has lost everything in a fire, donate money or your extra items to them, as they will greatly appreciate any help in their crisis. If someone needs money to make necessary Doctor visits, help them with cash or a fundraiser. Older adults should be allowed to mow their lawns, wash their clothes, get groceries, pick up their medicine, and more. Help the elderly and the less fortunate out of the goodness of your heart, and do not charge them for helping them. I have heard of people demanding the elderly pay $20.00 an hour to wash their clothes. The people that do this do not have grateful hearts. Show compassion for your fellow man and put yourself in his position. Make the World a better place for others by having you in it. God gives us a grateful heart every day we are on Earth. Be a good steward and serve others with a grateful heart.

Be Grateful For All Of Your Friends And Family And Others That Have Enriched Your Life

Many strangers have enriched your life in some way or another. Friends increase your life by being by your side in good and bad times. Sometimes you can complete each other’s sentences. You instinctively know what your friend thinks before he even utters a single word. Traveling with friends is very rewarding and enjoyable. Family gatherings are always fun. I love getting together with and visiting my cousins, and other family members; friends, strangers, and family enrich your life in many beautiful ways. I am very grateful to everyone who has made my life better by being a part of it. I am very thankful for the knowledgeable Doctors that I have had that saved me from what would have been certain death. Thank you, God, for I am very grateful you are in my life.

Take Time To Talk To People

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date May 28, 2021
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Call Someone And Visit With Them Today

Talking to someone who cares about you can calm and relax you. You can discuss your day’s activities with someone and ask them how their day went. You can always talk about the weather or newsworthy items. What one person might not remember, the other person may place in great detail, and you can compare notes on recent events. Talking to friends lets them know you love them and are concerned for their well-being. Remember to always speak to your elders respectfully and listen to what they say, as you will learn a great deal from them.

Put Your Computer Away for One Day

Go outdoors for a walk with friends or family and enjoy each other’s company. You will soon see what you have missed by having your eyes and mind set on computer games, social media, and so much more. Get out and enjoy nature and indeed visit with someone. Conversation with people seems to be a lost art. I have a friend who went to a family gathering, and her nephew and niece would not even talk to her when he asked them about things they enjoy doing. They walked off with their smartphones in hand, and she never saw them the rest of the day. That is very disrespectful behavior. Parents should tell their kids to put their smartphones away, visit with their family at family gatherings, and respond to anyone they know that talks to them.

Talking And Laughter Are The Best Medicine

When you visit with someone, you can get them to laugh and put them in a better frame of mind. By having a one-on-one conversation, you can see the other person’s facial expressions and not much, just from facial words about their feelings. Tune into other people by asking them about their family life and what they do for a living. The conversation does matter a great deal. One conversation can sink a ship or let it sail around the world. Without discussion, we would not have laws, learn from our elders, or learn from those that came before us. Books would not be published if you never reached out to publishers and made the corrections they told you to make to publish your book.

Start A Conversation With A Stranger

I have visited with people that set next to me on an airline flight. They have told me about the business that they are in and all about their family members. I have told people in conversation with them that I write about travel, cats, and inspirations with Laura, and we have exchanged business cards with each other. I follow some of them on my Facebook account, and they have followed me back. Talk to and connect with people, and see how much you have in common with them. You will make long-lasting friendships with some people you meet on life’s Hi-Way. God bless you as you talk to people and learn from them and help each other by talking with them and helping them solve some of life’s bumps in the road.

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