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Keeping Up Your Spirit With The Covid 19 Virus

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date October 30, 2020
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Talk With Friends Often

When you are feeling down, talking with friends helps a great deal. Friends lift your spirits, support you, improve your self-confidence and relieve stress. Friends make the dark days bright and sunny days. Lift people and compliment them on their achievements. Talk to people in the rest home and help them lift their spirits. Try to find humor in things and make people laugh, as laughter is the best medicine. Go for a drive with a close friend, stop at a park and have some coffee together, go to a store and buy something you have wanted for a long time and enjoy each other’s company.

Read Books

Read books that have a happy ending. If you love to read about history, read history books. I like to read travel books and plan where I might want to go next year. You can escape for awhile while you are reading a good book. Read inspirational books, devotionals, and the bible, as they inspire you to see the bright side. Some people like to read fiction books or romance novels. Read the readers of your choice and escape for a little while.

Remember, There Is Always Someone Worse Off Than You

Remember that someone else is battling much more significant issues regardless of your problems. Feel blessed to have a roof over your head, food, family, and good friends. If you have health problems, they are minor compared to someone else fighting for their life daily. God bless you and yours with good health.

Cooking And Baking

I like to bake things in my oven and create new dishes. I love to make casseroles. I baked some apples and sprinkled the top of them with cinnamon. I cook many vegetables from my garden, such as green beans, Swiss chard, salad turnips, and baked butternut squash and potatoes. Baking and cooking can be very relaxing, and you have something extraordinary to eat when you are finished. You will most likely get compliments from your family if you prepare some of their favorite dishes.

Relax, Unwind, Walk, And Send Cards To People

Take an afternoon nap and re-energize yourself. Please write a letter to a friend and let them know you are thinking about them and I guarantee that will lift their spirits and make you feel better. If you are stressed out from work, take time and do not feel bad about it. Go for a walk, even a short walk, as exercise is proven to help relieve stress, elevate your mood, and relieve tension. Go for a walk with a friend and notice birds, leaves, cars, houses, etc.

Focus On God

God wants what is best for his children on earth. Pray to God without ceasing, and God will take care of things in his time frame. God helps us with problems, knows us inside and outside, and knows all of our thoughts and what we need before we even ask for his blessings.

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Halloween Pranks And Dangers

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date October 26, 2020
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Pranks On Halloween

Years ago, kids would overturn the outhouses, and you were miserable if you were using them. Kids would exchange the neighbor’s gates, and everyone would wake up with a different entrance on their fences in the small towns years ago. Now pranks are not funny anymore as they damage buildings and hurt or kill animals or harm or hurt small children. I had noise makers when I went trick-or-treating as a child.

Treats

Years ago, kids would get homemade popcorn balls, cookies, apples, and other homemade goodies or change. Now kids get candy bars or an apple on occasion. You have to check apples to ensure no one put a razor blade in the apple that would harm your child today. Make sure the candy bar wrappers are sealed. Only let your kids trick or treat at people’s houses that you know, or other events deemed safe.

Damage To Animals And Homes Is Not Acceptable

I have seen many homes egged over the years, and it takes hours to get that off your siding, and you may have to repaint your home, also. Kids have shot pellets through windows on Halloween night. That happened to someone I knew that was in their nineties, and they had to get a loan to pay for a new picture window. Some people sacrificed poor defenseless animals on Halloween night.

Keep Your Black Cats In On Halloween

An older woman had her black cat out on her porch on Halloween night, and she heard a lot of noise, and several teenage boys had egged her poor cat to death. The poor woman was utterly heartbroken and crying uncontrollably as her cat was like a child. People will also sacrifice black cats on Halloween. A person is truly sick to harm or kill a defenseless pet.

Do Your Part To Make Halloween Safe And Fun For All

I once went to a haunted house for a Halloween outing in High School. It was fun and a little bit scary. Watch your kids always so they do not get hit by a car crossing the street in the dark on Halloween night. If you see someone vandalizing something, yell, scream, or call the police. Let’s make Halloween like it was years ago, where pranks or tricks did not damage property, pets, animals, or children. I hope you have a safe and happy Halloween with good memories for years.

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Spreading Out Your Branches

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date October 23, 2020
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Do Not Trim Your Branches Unless They Are Dead

Spread your branches and watch them grow to help other people. Give freely to worthy causes and charities. Your money or time spent helping others will benefit many people. Other people will follow your example, and many more people will be allowed. Let your branches grow and grow to help those who are less fortunate than you are. If you get a dead unit on your tree, cut it off, and a new chapter will grow. Sometimes the best intentions may not work out, so move on to another worthy cause.

Worthy Causes

Ask your minister what they need in the church or your community. They may need help at your local food bank or a new furnace, or repairs at your church that you could help with. Many worthy missions need money. Many children go without enough food, so you could help fill their backpacks with enough food to help them get through the weekend until they can eat the school lunch. Meals on Wheels always needs volunteers to help deliver food to the elderly. You do not have to look far to find a worthy cause to contribute to in or out of your community.

Help Out People That Need A Hand

Call and visit people often that are elderly or that live alone. Just hearing the voice of another person can be very uplifting. Send them cards or seasonal cards that say I am thinking of you. I volunteered to help the elderly with repairs they could not afford because high wages for them were $5.00 an hour or less. Never take advantage of anyone with a hardship or disadvantage; if you do, it will return to you someday.

Start A Program In Your Community That Helps People With Finding Expert Workers At Reasonable Rates

A group of retired workers could help people with minor household repairs. You could get a group of young people to volunteer to mow people’s lawns or clear their snow for free because they can no longer cut their yards due to health or financial issues. We all need help now and then and are very appreciative when we are helped.

Always Think To Yourself, How Do I Want To Be Treated Someday

God helps us out every single day that we are on earth. We also should help others every day we are on the ground. Someday you will be on the receiving end and do want to be treated how you are treating people on the receiving end now. God knows what is in your heart, as you cannot hide anything from God. Help support worthy causes however and whenever you can. Let your branches produce much fruit to help people for as many years as possible. God bless you for helping out your fellow man.

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Time Well Spent

Traveling

When you travel, you learn a lot about the area you have traveled to. You taste new foods and learn about the mannerisms and traditions of the people in the area. You see breathtaking scenery, sights, sounds, and much more. I love history and the history of the places I visit. I enjoy looking at the architecture of the old buildings as they took a lot of pride in their work and details, such as the magnificent archways, woodwork, and details in the wood and ceilings. I love vaulted ceilings, dish rails, built-in bookcases, and more. Traveling broadens your horizons, and you learn that other people around the World want the same things that you do. We all want to be healthy, have a sense that we have a purpose on Earth, have a wonderful family, have peace, joy, hope, and love, be happy and feel secure in life.

Time With Family, Friends, And God

Spending time with friends uplifts your spirit as you do and see things together. Traveling with a friend makes the trip much more enjoyable. Friends bring out the sunshine on dark and dreary days. Spending time with family is fun as you have shared the same experiences in your life, and you can talk over old times together and laugh at funny things that happened years ago. Spending time with God should be your top priority in life. Read the bible and read a daily devotion every day. Spend time with your church family and check up on those with health and other concerns. People need someone to talk to and reach out to be that person. Pray to God without ceasing, as he will answer your prayers.

Read A Book

Reading a book is relaxing, and you will learn something new daily. I like to read non-fiction books about Presidents, books on war, science, holy books, biographies, and travel. If you do not learn from history, you are doomed to repeat it. You can plan where you want to travel next year by reading travel books.

Keep Things Well Organized

Put things back where you found them, as it will save you valuable time. Keep your files organized and pay your bills as soon as you get them in the mail, and then you will never have to pay late fees. Keep your home and garage organized, and you can get things done quickly and efficiently.

Pay Attention To Your Health And Take Time To Relax

If you feel tired and run down during the day, take time for at least a 20-minute nap, and you will feel revived at the end. Tell your doctor about any health concerns which could save your life. Ensure you take all the necessary steps for your particular age group, so minor things do not become significant. Take time for yourself and relax and unwind from your hectic day. Doing the things I mentioned will genuinely be time well spent.

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Talk And Work Things Out With People

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date October 16, 2020
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Come Up With A Resolution

If you have a problem with someone, tell them about it and devise a resolution that will work for both of you. If you do not talk over a problem with someone, they might not even know that they did something to upset you. If someone mistreats you, you went them to make amends. You are responsible for your actions, so act like it when dealing with people. Do not take advantage of anyone. Some people tend to size someone up as easy prey. Someday the person taking advantage of others will be taken advantage of when someone sees them as easy prey.

Tell The Owner About Your Problem

Talk to someone about being mistreated at a business, and they will likely be glad to fix the problem for you or issue you a refund for the purchase. Never trash a company on the internet, as they cannot control what their employees do while they may be gone for a short time. Talk over the problem with the establishment’s owner and tell them how the employee treated you. The employee may get fired, so do not complain about a little matter. If someone tries to shortchange change, you confront them while they are counting your transition back to you.

Ask To Be Made Whole Again

If you feel you are not made whole again after a significant problem with a business, person, or corporation, talk to the person or persons in charge. I always speak to the top brass and figure out why to start low on the totem pole. When you talk to the owner or principal supervisor, things get taken care of quickly; things get taken care of quickly. No business, repairers, or small businesses want a bad reputation. If a business treats you nicely, send them an email telling them how wonderful you were treated. Thank a company on Facebook or another social media platform. Praise people for respecting you and standing behind their product or service.

Always Talk And Work Things Out With People

Always talk and work things out with people. Never resort to violence; it only escalates and gets out of control quickly. Do not bad mouth people and give them a chance to make amends and make you whole again. Stay calm, relaxed, and collected when dealing with people and problems. God gives all of us a chance to make amends every day that we are here on earth.

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My Cats Favorite Foods And Cat treats And More

My Cats Favorite Foods And Cat Treats And More

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date October 12, 2020
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Cat Foods

My cats love Purina One tender selected with real chicken dry cat food. I also feed them Purina One indoor advantage dry cat food. The indoor formula has extra nutrients for what your cat may lack by being an indoor cat. My cats have bright shiny coats and eyes and are healthy eating Purina cat food.

Wet Cat Foods And Treats

My cats love Sheba Perfect Portions Grain-free multi-pack poultry cat food trays. They lick the trays completely clean. All my cats love Hartz Delectables Squeeze Up Variety pack of lickable cat treats. Some of my cats let me squeeze the food right into their mouth. Temptations cat treats and Friskies cat treats are a big hit with my cats. I put the cat treats in a cat treat ball or container, and they get exercise, and one of their favorite cat treats for their efforts.

Organic Treats

My cats love organic cat treats that can be purchased at specialty shops and dry and wet cat foods. My cat loves to eat fresher catnip that I have freeze-dried for them. I give my cats vitamins now and then.

Cat Litters

My cats like Tidy Cats’ lightweight cat litter, clumping walnut cat litter, and Arm & Hammer clumping corn cat litter. I was very impressed with a new Naturals walnut cat litter I started using, as it has no lingering litter box odors. I like the multi-cat Tidy Cats cat litter as it is the most effective formula for litter box odors. There was hardly any waste with the Arm & Hammer formula cat litter. My three house cats like their scoop-free crystal litter.

Cat Beds

K & H heated cat beds outlast and outperform all the other heated cat beds by far. I like a cat bed that I can wash easily. If a cat bed is not machine washable, it is not worth buying, as your cat could have an accident on the bed. When purchasing a cat tree, ensure it is well constructed, so it will stand up and not fall apart immediately. Garfunkel likes this wicker cat bed.

Cat Toys

When buying a cat toy, look it over and make sure there is nothing on it your cat could pull off and choke on. Most cats like toy balls, mice, singing birds, fish, and toys on the end of a string. Do not let your cat play with yarn; he could easily choke to death on the swallowed thread.

Cat Bowls

Buy food and water bowls that can be easily washed and cleaned with soap and water. I avoid plastic bowls and dishes as they are harder to clean and sanitize as they scratch easily. I buy stainless steel heated water bowls, which have stood up for many years.

I hope you have a happy, healthy, and contended cat for many years. God bless you and your feline friends.

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What Do You Stand For ?

Do You Help The Underdog?

Do you help people bullied or made fun of, or do you look the other way? We should stand up for those that are made fun of or driven. No one deserves to be picked on and made fun of every day as they go to school or their place of work. We all do our best to fit in and work with others as much as possible. Please do not make fun of someone who cannot run fast in a competition, as they may have a health condition holding them back. Always put yourself in the other person’s shoes before you utter a single word from your mouth. The spoken word is like a spent arrow lost in the night.

Do You Stand For The Right Things

Do you want to better yourself every day or settle for the same old you? We should try to learn something new every day. If you see your friend or friends doing the wrong thing, will you do it too to win favors with your friends? I hope you will tell your friend that behavior is unacceptable and that we should go home and discuss it. Go to bed every night with a clear conscience that you did your best to make the world a better place today.

Do You Stand Beside God

God wants us to be good stewards and care for each other, the creatures on earth, and the land. Tend to the needs of others and put their needs on your top priority list. Be a good steward to the ground and all the creatures that roam on earth. We will surely perish if we do not care for all the animals on earth and the land. Do you pray to God without ceasing? I hope you pray without stopping, as God hears your prayers. Without God by your side, you will surely perish.

Sometimes You Will Question What You Stand For

It is hard to please everyone, and you will not be able to. Remember to thank God every day for all of your many blessings. Your top priority should be to please God. God is our creator and great redeemer. We all have sinned, and we should never repeat our sins. Do not Judge others, as your judgment may be much worse than theirs. God is the only Judge of man.

What Values Are Important To You?

Respect, integrity, dignity, honesty, reliability, loyalty, dependability, a belief in God, Family, and being a good steward are fundamental values to me. I hope that these are some of your top deals in life. Respect people and be honest with them. Be loyal, reliable, and dependable, and have integrity. Praise God and have good family values and value your friendships with people that make your days a little brighter. Stand up for the correct values.

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How My Three House Cats Spend Their Day

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date October 5, 2020
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Cats get to know your schedule very quickly. When I wake up in the morning, my cats are ready for me to attend to their needs, such as freshwater cat food and fresh kitty litter. Before I go to bed in the evening, two of my cats will already be camped in my bed for a long night’s rest.

Lap Cats

My cats love to sit in my lap when I read a book or watch TV. They all take turns sitting in my lap, which works well for all concerned. I fill three treat balls for them, and they have mastered all cat treat dispensers. Garfunkel loves to watch birds from the headrest on my recliner. Conrad has a recliner that he takes long cat naps in. Kohl has a heated bed that he loves to rest in, or he is in a round fluffy cat bed.

Cat Toy Box

They like to look through their toy box and take out what catches their fancy for the day. Kohl always has at least one green plastic frog to play with. Conrad likes a bat that lights up and cat toy mice and singing birds for cats. Garfunkel seems to like metallic balls and toy mice. Conrad will meow loudly as he carries a toy mouse through the house like it is his catch of the day. My cats take many catnaps during the day. Garfunkel is on my bed watching me type this post.

Cats Do Not Like Changes To Their Daily Routines

If my cats see me packing a suitcase, they instantly know I will be gone for a while and voice their complaints loudly. They can spend their day. However, they want to while I am not home. When Kohl was young, he would knock over things while I was gone. I guess he figured he would get even for me leaving him. Friends would always take care of my cats while I was gone. When I returned from a vacation, they would not greet me immediately because they were mad that I had left them alone. Kohl tends to forgive me first, followed by Garfunkel and then Conrad.

I hope you and your cats have many relaxing and enjoyable days together. Cats adapt quickly to our schedules; we care for them deeply and love them unconditionally. Cats bring joy into our hearts and our souls.

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Give Your Anxieties To God

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date October 2, 2020
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Do Not Be Overly Anxious About Anything In Your Life

Anxiety will eat you alive in your daily life. Do not be anxious in your everyday living, as God knows what you need and is always by your side. Pray to God for guidance in your life, and remember to Thank God daily for all your accomplishments. People with anxiety disorders have persistent and intense worry about everyday situations. Ask God for help when you feel anxious about anything, and you will eventually see your anxiety fade. Give your anxiety to God, as his answer will be much better than any solution you could devise on your own accord.

Normal Anxiety

It is normal to feel anxious before a test, such as whether I have studied enough, the suitable materials, and take this exam. Before you give a speech in front of a large audience, it is customary to be slightly anxious. You may think will I say the wrong thing, or will I be so nervous I won’t be able to speak at all? I love what one of my teachers told me years ago. He told me to imagine everyone I am talking to is only dressed in their underwear, which puts all of my anxiety to bed.

Sickness And Anxiety

We are anxious when we are waiting for medical test reports. We may wonder what we must endure before we get better or die someday. I do not think about such things as letting God guide me down the path he has chosen for me to be on in my life. Take God’s hand in life and never let go of me; you will not feel the anxieties in the World.

God Can Save Us From Our Negativity

If you look at things with fear and hopelessness, you cannot accomplish anything good with your life. The Devil wants you to be depressed and feels overly anxious, and then he has control over your life. Never let the Devil in your life, and always pray to God for daily guidance to help free yourself from the bondage of depression and anxiety.

Be A Mentor To Help Others In Their Daily Living

Listen to and talk over problems that you may be facing in your life with caring people. Everyone has different experiences in their life, and a solution is most likely just around the corner. Never lose hope, as we all have much to offer the World if we do not let negativity take over our lives. Crying and worrying have never solved problems for anyone. Worrying about an outcome that will most likely not happen at all takes away the joy that could have happened in your life today.

Give All of Your Anxieties To God

Pray to God for daily guidance without ceasing, and Thank God every day for all of the blessings he has given you throughout the years. Do not be anxious because God will show you the way to a happy life if you let him in your life. I thank God every day for my many blessings.

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Fall Cleaning 101

Starting Fall Cleaning

Start cleaning the most problematic areas or the jobs you like the least. Getting the assignments, you do not want to do done first will give you more energy to continue cleaning later on. I look forward to finishing the little jobs and living in a lovely clean home from top to bottom.

I Clean My Upstairs Bedrooms First

I take things out of my bookcases, dust them off, and get rid of some things. I put new paper in my dresser drawer and dusted out the towels on top of my dresser. I reorganize my closets and remove clothing I no longer wear. I wash the curtains and clean the bedding. I dust everything, vacuum the rugs, and wash and wax the floors.

Living And Dining Room Cleaning

I vacuum off my drapes and my furniture. I vacuum under all of my furniture. I clean out cabinets thoroughly. I dust all of the items inside and out of the cabinets. I wipe off each whatnot and clean all the dishes in the corner cupboard. I put lemon oil on the wood furniture so it would shine and not dry out. I clean out the bookcase and weed out some of my books. I then shampoo my carpets. I clean all of the windows throughout my house.

Kitchen Cleaning

Remove everything from your cupboards, wash them off, and then put new paper in them. Please clean up your stove and refrigerator, and then polish them. Shine up your pots and pans with cleaners. Clean your microwave and shake the bread crumbs out of your toaster. Clean your washer and dryer. I put a cleaner in my washer that cleans up the washtub. I take a lint brush to my dryer vent to prevent a lint fire. I clean up my stainless steel sink with a special cleaner for stainless steel, and then my sink looks new again. I finish up by cleaning under my appliances.

Bathroom Cleaning

Clean out your medicine cabinet and get rid of expired or medicines you no longer use. I clean off the glass shelves with window cleaner. I clean out my storage cupboard and remove items I no longer need. Clean your bathtub and toilet thoroughly. I put a new battery in my bathroom scale in the fall.

Basement Cleaning

I clean out all of my cupboards and put new paper in them. I check the dates on all of my canned food. I defrost my freezer and reorganize everything, so I eat the oldest meat first. I clean off my basement shelves and the items that are stored on them. I sweep my basement floor, and then I wash it thoroughly. My cat litter boxes, food, w, and water bowls get an extra special cleaning.

Garage Cleaning And Tools

Clean the floors in your garage and set out mouse traps. Put an oil solvent or absorbent on any areas of your cement floor that may have gotten some oil. I was all my cars, garage doors, and air conditioner. Take everything out of your garage and get rid of those unused items. Clean up any dirty tools in your garage. Make sure your cars are serviced before winter. Have battery chargers in your garage and a good trouble light. Put jumper cables in your vehicles along with reflector safety signs. Pack an emergency kit for every car you own. Make sure your snowblowers are ready for winter. Put fresh oil and sparks plugs in all your snowblowers, and ensure the chains are tight and the drills are in good working order. If you have a generator, ensure it will start when you need it this winter.

Miscellaneous Necessities

I replace all my smoke alarm batteries, put a new filter in my furnace, replace light bulbs, and stock up on heavy items before winter. Clean up and sweep out all of your outdoor buildings. Ensure your vehicle’s anti-freeze is ready for winter, and have your furnace checked before winter. Replace all of the batteries in your flashlights. Have an emergency kit in your home.

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