Author: Laura Weers

Deceit

Deception is making someone believe a falsehood is the truth. The error will injure the deceived party into making a wrong decision that will ultimately harm him. I have had people misrepresent the truth to me. I have purchased a few items over the years that have been gravely misrepresented.

Before I purchase a used car, I ask to speak to the former owner. You can learn the actual scoop on the car by speaking to the former owner. A car dealer once told me the car I was looking at had never been in an accident. I called the owner, who told me the car had been accordioned. I called up the car dealer and told him the jig was up.

If you try to deceive someone, it will haunt you. A business will lose customers fast as word of mouth travels very fast regarding how they treat their customers. If you have to deceive someone to sell something, you are a train wreck that will derail. Represent your product for what it actually can do and no more. People learn who they can and cannot trust very quickly. If you want return customers who will make your business shine treat them like royalty every time they come into your business and never spread falsehoods about what you have to sell.

Never misrepresent anything. Stay away from double-dealing. Stay away from fraudulent activity. Tell the truth, and then you can sleep with a clear conscience at night. Remember, the truth will always set you free.

God knows when you are trying to deceive him. Our friends see us for who we are in their eyes, but God sees our hearts, and we cannot deceive him. Adam and Eve tried it. Gen. 3: 7 – 24 Cain tried it. Gen, 4: 1 – 15, and David tried. Never pretend you are more than what you indeed are. God knows you as you indeed are inside your heart and soul.

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Why We Are Drawn To Cats

Cats’ facial features mimic a human baby, so we find them very appealing. Cats keep the rodent population down and protect us from diseases the rodents spread. They sit on our laps, purring away, licking our fingers, or rubbing against us. Having a feline friend reduces your blood pressure and helps reduce your stress also. Cats look at us lovingly, blink their eyes, and roll over on their backs for belly rubs. When a cat rolls over on his back, he shows you that he trusts you 100 %.

Cats Know Their Names

Cats do know their names. Cats only choose to come to us when they feel like coming to us. Research published in a nature magazine suggests that 78 cats out of 78 cats knew their name. Cats are very independent creatures and cope better at being alone than a dog.

Cats Improve Your Sleep

Sleeping with your cats can improve your sleep. People who let their cats sleep with them at night tend to fall asleep faster. You keep your cat warm in bed, and he keeps you warm. Your cat’s breathing pattern reduces stress, and you feel at ease and relaxed.

Cats Like Us

You give your cat food and shelter; his instincts make him want to be your pal. Cats follow us because they like us and want to know where we are when they feel hungry. Are cats rubbing against our faces because they want to put their scent on us? Their scent warns other cats that we already have a feline friend and that the new cat should back off.

Cats Are Relaxing To Watch

Just watching a cat play or rest is very relaxing. Your cat is at peace, and therefore, you are at ease, also. Cats are very entertaining—some things your cat does seem almost unbelievable. I had a pool table at once, and my Siamese cat would watch the balls roll into the pockets. She seemed to know almost before I did if the ball would make it into the bag. Cats feel comfortable and safe in small spaces. I had a cat hiding in a box of Christmas decorations, and it took me a long time before I discovered her hiding spot. My Grandmother had a cat that hid in a shoe box, and the lid remained perfectly on top of the shoe box. A friend of hers discovered her cat’s hiding spot.

Living With A Cat Can Give You Nine Lives

I love holding my cats and patting them on top of their heads. I lavish them with toys, heated beds, water bowls, cat treats, and all the affection they can handle. I take them to the vet for their annual checkups and necessary shots. I want my cats to live long, happy, and healthy life. Cats ad to the spice of life. I am sure having cats in my life gives me nine lives, also. My feline friends all have different and pleasing personalities. Curl up with your cat on your lap and think how you have blessed each other with your presence in each other’s life.

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Growing With God

How do we grow our relationship with God? Read the bible for daily inspiration and live a life worthy of God’s undying love for you. Visit with people often and try to uplift them. Give to the needy and help people that are in need.

Visit people that are lonely and always try to put a smile on their faces. If someone is isolated, check and call on them often to ensure they are OK. Everyone can be a shepherd of God if they try. Go to church regularly, listen to your minister’s sermon, and reflect on the address throughout your week. See how you can use the address to help others in your life.

If someone is sick and alone, they need a true shepherd of God to help them get through this troublesome time. When you are sick, having someone by your side can give you the will to carry on and get better. Ill people also need an advocate to go to bat for them when they can no longer fend for themselves.

God wants you to learn from your mistakes and try never to repeat those same mistakes. Life has plenty of ups and downs. Remember, God is always by your side in good and bad times. Let the light in your soul shine so that others may see it constantly. Guide people on the right paths in life. Many distractions in life can lead someone down the wrong road without a good guide by their side.

Grow your faith in God every day. Say your prayers daily and thank God for how he has blessed you today. Let God be your compass in life every single day. Read the bible, devotions, and more, and practice what you read daily. Sing praises to God, and remember to thank God every day. Live the life that God intends for you to live that will help many people, and God will be proud that you are one of his good stewards.

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Does Your Cat Claw Away At Your Furniture ?

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date January 20, 2020
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Some cats merely claw away at your furniture to get your attention; Clawing is an instinct for your cat; Cats sharpen and strengthen their claws by clawing away at trees and, unfortunately, your furniture in your home.

I have had good luck with a scratching post that I keep sprinkled with catnip. Putting perfume on a handkerchief and leaving the perfumed handkerchief on your furniture seems to deter some cats. Cats do not like anything that makes a crinkling noise when they step on it. Aluminum foil or bubble wrap keeps some cats away from your valuable furniture.

If you play with your cats often, they seem less likely to destroy your furniture binge. Cats love attention and do not like the feeling that they are being ignored. Your cat figures even negative attention is at least attention.

My cats like to play with a ball circle toy, catnip-filled toys, and other cat toys. If your cat is not bored or ignored, he is less likely to bother your furniture.

I have a cardboard scratching hammock sprinkled with catnip that my cats with claws love. I also have some hammock beds with scratching posts covered with burlap that my cats have worn out because they like them so much. I still have four left out of six hammock scratching post combinations beds.

Some companies sell little plastic wraps that you glue on each claw until the claws grow out, then you must replace them. I have personally never tried these. I have special claw clippers for trimming my cat’s nails if your cat will tolerate you holding them and clipping off their feet. Never cut your cat’s claws too much as you could insure them intensely or cripple them.

Keep your cat entertained, buy a scratching post sprinkled with catnip, and always remember it is an instinct for them to sharpen their claws. I hope you and your cat will live in harmony for many years.

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Lamps and Light

When a new day starts, we start r day by pulling up our shades and letting the light of a new day enter our home. The morning of the day wakes us up, and we feel renewed after a good night’s rest. God’s light shines through in every one of us.

Lights make the darkness disappear in the evening, and we can read our favorite books. The old lighthouses helped the ships lost at sea in a storm or foggy weather safely find their way back to shore. We can drive at night because of the headlights on our vehicles.

God said let there be light, and then there was light in the world. We can spread our light in the world by following the gospel and living the life God intended for us to live. God is light. The light shines through the darkness. In our darkest hour, God is always by our side.

Always have your lamps lit, as we do not know the hour when Christ shall return. Live a life that uplifts and helps many. Speak up when you see someone being mistreated, and remember it might be y, ou the next time. Be an advocate for those that need help and cannot help themselves. Be kind, caring, compassionate, loving, faithful, hopeful, joyful, and generous. Remember to pray every day.

When the electricity is off in a storm, I first look for a flashlight to help illuminate the darkness. Light enables you to find your way in the storms of life. Without light in our life, we would feel depressed. One does not get as much accomplished on a dark and dreary day as on a sunny and bright day. God knows we need light in our lives as it motivates us to do more and illuminates our souls. Remember always to have your lamps lit and your flashlight by your side. God Bless you and yours.

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My Feral House Cat

A feral cat will never be an outgoing cat. If you rescue a wild cat, take him to your vet for all the necessary shots. Feral house cats seem to warm up to one person after a while. Feral cats love to hide when any newcomer enters your home. It takes a lot of time for a wild cat to trust you. The wild cat you rescued may have been abused by another person and has had to fend for itself for some time now.

Feral Cat Behavior

I have had several feral cats over the years. Some of the feral cats I have tried to tame would not have anything to do with me. The only time that they would let me come near them was when they wanted some canned tuna in water. Taking a feral cat to the vet is an experience you will never forget. The wild young cats have bitten and scratched and more. The only safe way to catch a feral cat is in a fish net. Grab the cat by the nape of its neck while still in the fish net and gently drop him into the cat carrier.

Never bathe a feral cat because he will think you are trying to drown him. A dry shampoo for cats might work depending on their temperament. Some feral cats jump around in a room and try climbing your curtains. Place your wild cat in a room by himself for a while so you can see what he is up to in that one room before you have broken and destroyed items throughout your home.

Trust Issues With Your Feral Cat

Be very patient with your new feral feline friend. He depends on you to take care of him and love him. If we have been mistreated, it takes us a long time to trust again, and your feral cat is no different. Do not expect too much of him all at once. He may always be somewhat of a loner. Remember, he loves you because you gave him a second chance. Eventually, you will love one another and trust each other. God bless you for saving one of God’s creatures. May you and your cat have at least nine lives together.

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What The Cross Represents To Me

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date January 10, 2020
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The cross represents Christ and my faith in Christ. When I wear a cross necklace, it means my faith in Christ and that he died on the cross for my sins. Christ is always by your side.

The cross shape represents that Christ loves me from my head down to my toes. The four corners of the cross show me that Christ will protect me wherever I may roam. God created unpredictable nature, and accidents do happen to all of us eventually. All of us will get sick and die eventually, as it is part of nature.

God protects us the best he can while we are in our earthly bodies. I believe God has answered many of my prayers over the years, which is a great comfort to me. I want to help spread God’s good works as often as possible. I have been very blessed in my lifetime. I was blessed with kind, wonderful, loving, caring, and unique parents.

Going to church helps you grow and mature as a Christian. Visit with your church family and support each other; much can be accomplished with support from like-minded people. Listening to sermons helps your connection with God and in serving others.

When I attend church, I feel that God is truly in my house of worship. I have heard about the same church all my life, and the connection to my church is powerful. There is a prominent Gold cross on the altar in front of my church, and I look at it every Sunday; the cross represents Christ and my everlasting faith in Christ and that he is our great redeemer.

Study the cross and think to yourself what the cross represents to you in your life.

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What Irks My Cats

My cats get upset if any changes occur in my home. I put new carpet in my living room and dining room lately and they did not like that. They were afraid of the workers, except for Kohl, who lavished on the extra attention he got from them. Kohl would not lay on the carpet, to begin with. When Kohl finally took a nap on the new rug, he rolled around and loved it.

New Furniture

New furniture in your home can put your cat into panic mode. I place a cushion from the old couch on top of the new sofa, and then it has a scent they are familiar with. The new couch finally meets their seal of approval then. If you have workers in your home remodeling, make sure your cats cannot escape, as the sound of the power tools will scare them to death.

Storms

Thunderstorms storms and fireworks frighten pets. Hold your cats and reassure them that things will be OK if they let you hold them. Some cats will hide under the bed, in your shower, or other places in your home. Intense wind noises also frighten pets.

Loud Music

Cats like soft relaxing music. Loud music sets them on edge as it most likely hurts their eardrums since they have such a keen hearing scene—cats like classical or easy-listening music. Scary TV programs will also scare your cat, who may run and hide.

A New Pet

If not introduced right, a new pet in the family will upset them to no end. Your old cats may start marking your furniture to show the new cat that this is their turf and to back off. Put the new cat in a small room with the door shut for at least one week so they can smell each and get familiar with each other gradually. I have always had success with this introduction method.

Changes

Cats do not like a change in their cat food. If you want them to eat a different brand of cat food, leave the old one out for them. Some cats will stop eating altogether if they do not like their cat food. If you have a cat food they love, stick with that brand and that kind; why upset a good thing?

Company

Cats will hide if a new person stays with you in your home. Generally, after about a week, they will come out of hiding and check out the unique person in your home. Talk to your cat, hold him to comfort, and show him you love him.

Scents and Perfume

Cats do not like the scent of some air fresheners and will avoid that room until the smell clears. Cats do not want certain perfumes, either. Cats like fresh towels to sleep on that are fuzzy and soft to the touch. Some cats only like one particular cat bed and nothing else will satisfy them.

If your cat is irked by something, figure out what it is and correct the problem ASAP, and you will live in perfect harmony together for many years.

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A New Vision For A New Year

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date January 2, 2020
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We all envision what we want to complete or accomplish in the new year. Make the idea one that will uplift you and others in the new year. We expect our life as we want it to look down the road. What is your particular vision or vision for the new year at hand? Mine is to put forth my best effort in everything that I do.

Sometimes we have a vision of how we want another person to behave. We have to look at our behavior first. The perfect idea does not come to all of us. Sometimes we need God to show us the path he wants us to take with our life. Make positive changes if you do not like how you see yourself in life.

I love history, and I love to read history books, and then I like to travel to the places that I read about. I love to visit with people, and I try to put a smile on their faces. Everyone has a story to tell, and you will be surprised by what you can learn from their account.

I want to accomplish as much as I can in the new year. To do that, one needs the support of others. Friends and family can help ramp up your abilities to achieve much more than you could get alone. I want to visit more people in the new year and be a good steward.

Do not be afraid to relax and reconnect with yourself now and then. Your creative juices can work overtime when you are not stressed and worn out. I tend to write blog posts early morning, afternoon, or evening. See what times of the day you feel the most productive, and then put your heart and soul into your work, and other people will notice.

In the new year, I want to travel more and spend more time with friends, family, and my feline friends. I want to visit people and share stories and life experiences with them. I want God by my side daily, cheering me on to the finish line for all my visions.

Accomplish all you can in the new year that God has given you. Always be a person that others can look up to. Glory be to God in the highest. Thank you, God, for all you have given me and continue to provide me throughout my life.

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Berkeley Plantation And its History Located In Virginia

Berkeley Plantation And Its History Located in Virginia

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date December 30, 2019
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The Berkeley Plantation is a very historic plantation located between Williamsburg and Richmond, Virginia. The plantation is one of the first plantations in America. The Berkeley Plantation sits on approximately 1000 acres. The Berkeley Plantation was first called Berkeley Hundred, named after the Berkeley Company of England.

In 1619 the Good Ship Margaret landed at Berkeley with 36 men. The men had the first official Thanksgiving in America by the instruction given in a charter by the Virginia Co.

In 1691 the Harrisons purchased Berkeley. In 1726 they built their mansion. Benjamin Harrison V signed the Declaration of Independence, and William Henry Harrison was our ninth US President.

Mrs. Harrison did not like her husband and friends smoking in their home. She told him to smoke with his friends and colleagues in the guest house. The family loved their pets, and they have a pet cemetery on the site. There was also a house used as a kitchen. They also had small cabins for their slaves.

Benjamin Harrison IV and his two youngest daughters were killed when lightning struck their home while trying to close their windows and shutters upstairs on July 12, 1745. His wife took to her sick bed after she lost her husband and two daughters. She never recovered and died 30 days later. William Henry Harrison was only 18 and cared for his four younger surviving siblings while attending college. He later became the ninth President of the United States of America. William Harrison’s Grandson, Benjamin Harrison, became the 23rd President of the USA.

During the Civil War, General George McClellan’s troops were in the buildings with tents in front of the plantation. The upstairs of the house was used as a hospital and a guest house, and with help from O. W. Norton, General Butterfield, a bugler, created Taps while camped at Harrison’s Landing on the plantation.

The Berkeley Mansion is made with bricks made from the site’s materials. Some of the bricks are a rich purple and shine like diamonds when you look at them. The brick’s colors vary by how long they are in the kiln. The house is built up high, and the bricks shine brightly to tell people that a wealthy family resides there. It was popular with all wealthy families to have a house that was built up high as it was a status symbol.

I loved my tour of the Berkeley Plantation. We had an excellent and knowledgeable guide that was dressed in appropriate attire for that time frame. Our guide knew all of the histories of the plantation and other items of interest. He told us years ago, yarn was dyed with tobacco juice as the smell of the tobacco dye killed off bed bugs for many years. Families have donated furniture and other household items that fit the timeline of the mansion.

I would highly recommend taking a tour of this beautiful old plantation with all of the rich and vast histories that it holds. Travel often and enrich your mind.

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