Author: Laura Weers

Acts Of Kindness

Be kind to people and thank them for everything they do for you and others to help them. Talk to people on the phone and try to uplift them and make them happy. Compliment people often and do not take people for granted. Write or text a note to people and let them know you are thinking about them.

If you see your neighbors out and about, say hello to them and ask them how they are today. Invite people out for coffee or go for a walk in your neighborhood. If you do not hear from someone, call and check up on them. Be friendly to people and considerate of their feelings. Be generous and give to your local food bank, church, and many worthy charities that help and uplift people.

Little acts of kindness can turn into big acts of kindness. If everyone gives what they can to charities, it can do a great deal of good quickly. If several people give money toward a scholarship, it can change the life of the person who receives it forever. A job with a future enriches and fulfills a person and gives them a sense of self-worth.

Go out of your way to spread a little kindness in the lives of others today and every day. Hold a door open for someone today and compliment them, as this will make their day a little brighter. Give people spontaneous gifts now and then as it will be a pleasant surprise for them. Give a stranger a gift or some money and make their day.

Kindness matters significantly in the lives of people you impact by being kind to them. Do not say hurtful things to people, as it may follow them forever. Always lift people and congratulate them on their accomplishments. Never put someone or some person’s business down. If you cannot say anything good about them, avoid them and stay away from them.

If you are kind to other people, you are helping yourself also. If you are kind to people, they tend to be kind to you. People never forget a mean or hateful person and will avoid you. Go out of your way to show kindness to people every day that you are blessed to be on earth. Be one of God’s good stewards as often as possible.

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Transporting Your Cat Safely For Travel And Vet Visits

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date June 8, 2020
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I want a sturdy animal carrier when I transport my cats. I prefer a solid one with a lid on the top and a door on the ‘s side page. A cover and a door on the carrier make it much easier to put your cat on the page and take it safely.

I have noticed people trying to hang on to their cat wrapped up in a towel while waiting outside the Vets office. An upset and nervous cat not in a carrier can end in disaster quickly. My Vet told me that a party had come to his office with their cat in a towel, and a Semi drove by and happened to honk his horn. Their cat bolted out of their arms, ran onto the busy Hi-Way, and was run over by a car. What a tragic and horrific experience that could have been prevented by having their cat in a cat carrier.

A cage that comes to part easily is good at the Vets office. Some of my cats are nervous beyond nervous at the Vets office. Having a pen that comes to part quickly makes it safe for your Vet to handle your cat without getting bit or scratched up. My Vet moves the lid down about part way and administers their shots. Trying to pull a scared cat out of a cage can result in being bitten and scratched.

When taking your cat for a drive, having them in an animal carrier is best. A scared cat could get under your feet while trying to drive. A frightened cat could start leaping all over the inside of your car, causing you to lose control of your vehicle and resulting in your death and someone else.

If you are flying on a plane with your cat, use a carrier approved for airline travel. Check with the airline to see when your cat is fed, watered, and more. Your cat shots must be current if you take him on an airline. Expect your cat to be nervous and upset when you reach your destination. Some Vets will give you a mild sedative to relax your cat while he is on the plane. I once noticed a woman traveling with her cat all the time by train. She told me Sam had traveled on the train with her for years, and he enjoyed it. She had a leash on him, and he was sound to sleep in her loving arms.

By the best cage you can afford, it should last many years. Remember to always have your pet under your control at all times for his health and safety and the safety of others. I hope you and your cat have safe travels and Vet visits for many years.

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Never Take Advantage Of A sick Or Ill Person

Never Take Advantage Of A Sick Or Ill Person

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date June 5, 2020
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Some people think charging an ill person for services rendered is OK. The Sick person could be elderly and living on limited funds. If you can afford to buy them items, do it out of the goodness of your heart and do not charge them for the things you have done for them. Someday you will be elderly and living on limited funds yourself.

Years ago, a high-paying job for people paid $20,000.00 a year in wages. Now the cost of an average nursing home is $6800.00 to $9000.00 a month. The money they made in one year is gone in about 2 to 3 months. Their social security check is only about $600.00 a month. Their money goes very quickly in their old age. Be a good steward and help them as often as possible. Never take advantage of a down-and-out person, for you have sunk as low as you can if you do so. I have no time for opportunists or vultures.

Never ask someone for their possessions while alive or steal from them. You are a poor excuse for a human being if you have to rob the sick and dying. The person has made out a will; if you are not in it, live with it. Treat people how you want to be treated when you are sick or dying, and remember you are setting an example for your children and how they will be treating you down the road.

Do not be a vulture preying on those who are dying. The person you are preying on will see you for your true colors. I have seen people waiting for someone to die and what they might do with their money. People have told me they have made out new wills after they have overheard relatives talking about how they will be spending their money or who will be getting each one of their possessions. If you want money work for it as everyone else has; never expect things to hand to you on a silver platter.

Respect your elders, love and honor them in sickness, and be with them through good and bad times. May God bless you and your sick, elderly, and Ill friends. Remember, we are growing older every day. Make life for those you know as pleasant as possible each day that we are blessed to be on earth.

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Cat Intellect

I have a Snacky Mouse that I put cat treats in for my cats. If they bat the Snacky Mouse around just right, it dispenses a cat treat for them to eat. Garfunkel has managed to issue one cat treat from the Snacky Mouse. Conrad is an expert on getting every cat treat distributed from the Snacky Mouse every time I fill it with cat treats. Kohl has never tried to get a snack out of the Snacky Mouse. He will look at you in a way that says; please help me out. He will wait for me to bat the Snacky Mouse and dispense his cat treat. Kohl figures why to bother in batting the Snacky Mouse around if I can get my human owner to do it for me.

I have a cat toy that is like a fishing rod. The cat toy has a plastic stick on one end and a catnip-filled fish on the other that is held on by an elastic string. I purchased the toy while I was vacating in Ireland. My cat Kohl loves to leap and chase after the catnip-filled fish when I wave it around. Kohl gets a lot of exercise while playing with the catnip-filled fish. Garfunkel loves to chase after the catnip-filled fish and pounce on it occasionally. Kohl and Garfunkel love to grab the catnip-served fish in their mouth tightly and not let go of it. Conrad is a timid cat. Conrad was watching my other two house cats play with the catnip-filled fish cat toy and was getting increasingly interested in it by the minute. Suddenly, Conrad grabbed the cat toy by the plastic stick, ran off with it, and put it under my bed. I retrieved the cat toy later in the day and put it away for safekeeping so it would be fit for use on another day.

Maggie learned how to operate One Fast Cat ASAP. I showed Maggie how the cat wheel worked one day. The next day she was sitting on it, and then she ran around on it for me to watch her. I told her what an intelligent cat she was. Mr. Oscar Gray tries his best to get everyone’s snacks eaten, but I make sure they take turns as much as I possibly can. Cali meows by the door, hoping I will let her out outdoors. She gets to go out if she allows me to put her in the cat playpen, where she is safe and sound. I never will forget Ginger, who turned on my answering machine and ended up renting a house for me as the party on the other end rented the house.

Cats are experts at getting what they want from us in every way possible. God bless our smart feline friends.

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Keeping Up Your Faith

If you have faith, you believe with a firm conviction that things will get better in your times of trouble and hardships. When we feel helpless about a situation or event, we have to put our trust in God. In my times of weakness, I pray to God that he will give me renewed strength. God is my source of power and well-being; with God by my side, who can be against me?

Always make time for prayer in your life, as it will bring you closer to God, and thank him every day for the blessings bestowed on you. Read your Bible and see how it can help you in your daily living and how you can be a better steward of God. Read a daily devotion and consider how to apply it to your day today. Listen to uplifting and relaxing music and sing praises to God today. Make friends with like-minded people and reach out to others.

Belief in God is based on Spiritual belief rather than proof. You don’t have to see God believe he genuinely exists. Faith is found in religion and being involved in your church. Faith comprises trust, conviction, belief, religion, your church, and persuasion. Without faith, we would feel our life had no purpose or meaning. We need faith to survive in the World and to be with God someday in heaven.

Take time to be by yourself and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. Looking at God’s majestic beauty in the World should strengthen your faith in God. God’s creation shows us that he has faith in us to be good stewards of the land so that people can enjoy the beauty God has laid out for us.

Wear your faith proudly and pass it on to others. Faith tells us that when we get up in the morning, God has a belief-filled day waiting for us. Faith allows us to know that we will live on spiritually forever and our life has a great and glorious purpose in God’s eyes. Keep up your faith every day, and be steadfast.

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getting Your Hair Done And Going To Farmers market With Covid - 19

Getting Your Hair Done and Going To Farmers Market With Covid -19

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date May 26, 2020
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My hair was done today at Main Street Styles in Clear Lake, Iowa. My hairdresser Jewell wore a mask while she worked on my hair, and I also wore a show. She had hand sanitizer, Clorox wipes, rubber gloves, a new face mask for her customers, and more sanitizing agents. Jewell dyed my hair which was in dire need of hair dye. She then washed my hair, cut, dried, and styled it. I felt like a new woman with my hair cut and dyed.

All of the chairs were wiped down, and the tools were sanitized. The magazines were given to the customer to keep or thrown in the trash. The cover that she placed over me was sprayed down and sanitized. Her salon goes the extra mile to keep you looking good while practicing what is necessary to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

When I paid my bill and set up my next appt., there was hand sanitizer by the checkout counter, which I used before I left. We must thank our hairstylists as they put their lives on the line while working so close to us.

My trip to the Farmers Market in Clear lake, Iowa, was perfect. People were practicing social distancing. You just had to point at the item you wanted, which was put in a plastic bag for you. I left with a beautiful loaf of Apple cranberry bread and one dozen brown eggs. When I got home, I tried a slice of bread, and it was delicious.

The items available at the Farmers Market were spinach, onions, rhubarb, honey, soaps, bread, herbs, eggs, and much more. The vendors at the Farmers Market were very friendly and explained how their bread was made and if it was gluten-free. We must thank our food providers for having fresh food available with the Covid – 19 Virus.

Thank everyone often on the front lines in this pandemic for us. Always wear your mask for the next life you save might be your own, a friend, a family member, and all the people someone holds dear in their heart. God Bless you and yours.

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My Cats Hierarchy

My cats have a definite pecking order. Kohl is my oldest house cat, and he rules the roost. If he sees another cat sitting in my lap, he leaps into my lap, and the younger cat leaves my lap and takes over. Garfunkel is next in line. If Conrad sees Garfunkel on my lap, he will sit on the arm of the recliner until Garfunkel leaves. At least they all take turns sitting on my lap, and there are no fights.

All of my cats have their favorite resting places. One time Kohl took over Conrad’s recliner, so Conrad took over Kohl”s hammock, and after that, no one tried to outmaneuver each other. Kohl always wants to be the first cat in the morning to drink fresh water. When cat treats are handed out, Kohl is always the first to come, but they all get their fair share.

Addi’s family controls the household in my other house, and Cali, my part-Siamese cat. Addi and her Aunt and family make sure they get what they want. Cali is in charge if only two of Addi’s family are in the room. Russ gets along with everyone as he is a very loving cat and refuses to take sides. Cali lost her cat hierarchy when Addi was pregnant with her kittens. Addi was protecting her future family, and she wanted to keep Cali in line so her mindset would cover her kittens. All other cats in my other house would help Addi care for her kittens except Cali. Addi would not let Cali anywhere near her kittens. After Addi’s kittens were grown, Cali was the top cat again.

The cat beds, hammocks, cat trees, and window sill cat beds seem always to be occupied by the same cats. They never seem to have any disagreements about their sleeping arrangements. They all take turns eating in the morning out of their food bowls. Cat snacks must be placed in different areas to ensure everyone gets a snack or two. There are enough heated cat beds so everyone can have their separate bed if they desire. Some of my cats like snuggling up in large heated cat beds.

My cats seem to like different cat toys at other times, so they do not care who plays with a cat toy. Brightly colored cat toys and catnip-filled toys, singing bird toys, circle game toys, and feathers or a fish on the end of a long stick are always winners with my cats. Kohl’s favorite toys are plastic or cloth green frogs.

Cats do have a pecking order or ranking system. My cats seem to agree on a system that works for me, with no bloodshed or missing fur. My cats seem to know that I would not put up with them harming each other, and they behave perfectly well. I hope you and your cats agree on their cat hierarchy standards and your standards for a peaceful and pleasant life together for many years to come.

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Living In A Positive Manner

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date May 22, 2020
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Always look at your glass half full and not half empty. Negativity will suck you down in a vortex that will devour you if you let it take over your daily thoughts. Surround yourself with positive-thinking individuals that are movers and shakers. Think of at least one positive thing that happened to you today and move forward with that.

Remember you woke up this morning, and that was a positive. Plan out your day so you can achieve the goals that you have set for yourself. Do not expect the impossible from yourself, and set realistic goals that you can live up to. Do your toughest jobs first and then work your way down to the easy jobs. You will be glad you are doing the easy jobs in the afternoon as you have gotten worn down earlier in the day.

God wants us to live positively, thrive, and set an excellent example for others. Be a good steward whenever and however you can see every day. Help lift people’s spirits and let them know you genuinely care about their well-being. You show someone you care about their well-being by being there for them in good and bad times, talking about the future, looking at them and showing empathy, and more.

Adverse events happen to all of us. It is best to quickly learn from an adverse event and turn it into something positive. If you can warn someone about what happened to you and prevent it from happening to them, that is positive. Protect and nurture those you love, and do not let negativity get the better.

Start your day with positive thoughts and think about how I can improve the world today. Live up to your fullest potential, and never waste a day on negativity. God has faith in you that you can achieve significant and remarkable things if you stay focused on the positive and lock the door to negativity. Leave your good mark on the World and make a positive and everlasting influence in other people’s lives, as that will leave you a great legacy. God Bless you in all your endeavors to leave negativity far behind you.

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Cat Personalities

My cats have different personalities; some are outgoing, and some prefer to be alone. Some of my cats love to be held and petted; others will let you keep them for a little while, and then they want down. Some of my cats will give you a love nip, and others will draw your blood.

I have had many male and female cats over the years. My male cats will tolerate more and love to be held and made a fuss over for an extended period. My female cats are less tolerant and seem to have a moody personalities. The female cats want to hold on to their terms only.

My cat Kohl is amiable and outgoing. Garfunkel is shy and more reserved. Conrad is a one-person cat. Cali, Faith, and Russ love to press and rub against your legs or hand. Addi is a one-person cat, and her kittens, Mr. Gray, Hilford, and Sherlock, take after their Mother. Maggie is friendly, and her sister is a one-person cat. Peter is timid and very reserved. Nicole wants to be left alone and likes to bite a person’s hand.

Cats tend to have the same personalities that their parents had. I once had a purebred Siamese house cat that was extremely moody. She would be fine one minute, and the next minute, she would bite you without much warning. Siamese cats have their mindset, and we cannot change it.

Most of the cats now are domestic shorthair, Siamese, Persian, and Himalayan, which makes for a more even temperament. I have had purebred Himalayan cats and Maine Coon cats. The Himalayans are very quiet with a beautiful personality. I like the Maine Coon cats. They are long-haired and friendly and have a shrill meow.

When picking out a new cat, look at its parent’s personalities and the breed traits of the cat you are considering, and then you and your new cat will both be happy for many years to come.

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Obedient

We are obedient to people in authority when we comply with their orders or request. We need to respect people in power. We need to follow the guidance of our parents as they only want the best for us and want us to succeed in life. We need to follow the advice of our teachers and anyone working to make us successful. Obedience is a key that unlocks the door to our success. Submit to guidance from figures in authority. Learn from others and comply with their orders or request. If you never heed your employer’s advice, you will fail.

Be obedient to what God is calling you to do in your life. Submit yourself to God’s guidance regularly. Obedience unlocks many blessings that we would never achieve without God’s guidance. Observation demonstrates our faith and trust in God. We must read God’ss word daily and ask him to empower us with his Holy Spirit so that our life will honor him.

By helping people that are downtrodden and oppressed, we are allowing God. When we help anyone in need, we are one of God’s obedient children. Help those in need get food, clothing, necessities, and more. Be there for someone who is lonesome and in the condition of a cheerleader. Share the scripture with as many people as you possibly can. Read a portion of the Bible daily and see how it applies to your life today and how it could benefit the life of someone you know. When you obey God’s word, you are never truly alone. Before you know it yourself, God knows your inner workings and what you need in your life.

Being obedient to God is the key to a happy, joyful, peaceful, and loving life. Avoid gossip, negative thoughts, and do not listen to things that do not go by God’s principles, as that is how he wants us to live. Follow the Ten Commandments as they are not called the ten suggestions. We must deny ourselves many worldly pleasures, take the cross, and follow God.

Scripture 1 John 2: 17

The World and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever.

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