Author: Laura Weers

Anticipation

Suppose we anticipate the worst in life; that is generally what we will get. Suppose you expect that good and positive things will come your way; they most likely will. We have to be very patient in life.

If I were worried about a test score’s outcome, it would be a waste of my time and energy. If I thought I would get an A on a class paper, I generally would not because I got too confident. Anticipate the proven: if you study hard, you will get an A on your test.

Life has many roadblocks that you must maneuver around to get to where you want to be. You will eventually have health issues that you have to work around. You must find a new job or stop working because of your health. Anticipate that you will still have many remarkable journeys and days ahead of you, and never give up the fight.

Anticipate many days of sunshine and joyous memories in your life. Life is way too short to worry about trivial matters. Climb many mountains, reach for the stars, and spend many hours with loved ones and God by your side to be truly blessed.

When you wake up in the morning, say to yourself, “this the day the Lord hath made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” God has put animals on the earth for us to enjoy, flowers, plants, nature, stunning scenery, and friends and family that blesses our daily lives.

Do not waste a day of life, as life is a precious gift from God. Help people, be kind, genuine, and authentic to yourself and others. Learn something new every day and share your many blessings with others freely. Anticipate that God will be by your side into eternity and beyond.

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Traveling 101

Always be prepared for the unexpected. Always have your passport tucked away on your person and never let it out of sight. A lost or stolen key can end up in an eight-day delay or more in a foreign country before they can replace it. Carry extra money with you and hide it away on your person. Have a list of emergency phone numbers with you at all times, and let a friend know where a copy of your passport and other essential documents is needed.

Have someone lined up to take care of your pets, mail, lawn mowing, repair, and whatever situation may arise while you are gone. Your trusted friend will be at the helm while you are away and enjoying life to its fullest potential.

Plan out your trip and always be prepared for the unexpected.

Plan your trip and list where you want to go and what you must see. Delays may occur on your trip, so allow extra time in your day for delays of all types. Make room reservations, so you don’t have to hunt for a hotel room into the wee hours of the night. I keep a traveling diary of each trip I take as it helps identify pictures and keeps the pleasant memories of my journey alive.

Pack light.

Pack light, as we all tend to pack more than we could ever use. Bring along a small suitcase with wheels that is easy to pull along and maneuvers easily. I also have a small carry-on with me that I put in one set of extra clothes just in case it takes a while for my main suitcase to catch up.

Your hotel room should be to your liking.

Look over your hotel room and ask for a different room if it is not to your liking. If there are not enough towels or you are too cold, do not be afraid to speak up and ask them for the items you need to make your stay enjoyable. The hotel will want to please you if possible because they want happy customers who will tell their friends and family how wonderful their stay was there. Word of mouth can make or break a business, so think twice before you make a rash statement about a company. Did you tell them you had a problem, or did you think they could read your mind somehow?

Unwind and take in all of the sights and sounds.

Please relax and enjoy your vacation to its fullest. Leave your worries behind, unwind, relax, and enjoy the scenery, nature, architecture, and sounds. You may hear cowbells, church bells ringing, the ocean’s pounding waves, and much more. Go to the local museums, concerts, plays, and much more. Ask your hotel concierge what some of the main attractions are in the area where you are staying. He can arrange a cab to take you there and back to your hotel.

Home again.

You are now home again. I unpack my suitcase and put my clothes in the wash. I go through my mail and return to the swing of things again. You will be exhausted by the second day you are home, so take a nap and recover from your trip. I put all my pictures in an album and identified them with my travel diary. I certainly enjoyed my vacation to its whole, and I hope you will you and your family are on your trip of a lifetime.

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Fast Forward

It seems time stands still when we are young and in school. We live in a fast-paced world where things change and move along more quickly than we would like.

If you try to recreate an event that happened years ago, you will not be able to. Buildings get torn down, and people die or move away. I traveled to a place years ago as a child and went back thirty years later, and what a grave disappointment that turned out to be. Part of the town was completely gone, and the stores had boarded-up windows.

Change is a constant, and we must adapt to changes in our life quickly to survive in a fast-paced world. Computers get outdated quickly, and we must get used to a new computer every three years. In the information age, we have an answer to all our questions ASAP on our smartphones. In ten years, all banking will be done online. We check in at the airport on our smartphones and at large hospitals.

Brick-and-mortar stores suffer because we buy everything online cheaply. We should support our hometown stores, and the money that they make is put back into your local community. I like to try on clothes as I wouldn’t say I like the hassle of returning the item to the Post Office if it does not fit from the online store. Local stores help you out when you have a problem with an item you purchased from them. An online store may take weeks to get back to you.

We must support change. Changes discover new medicines and cures for illnesses that affect all of us eventually. Without change, we would stagnate and never move forward. The older we get, the harder it becomes for us to embrace change, but we must remember that change may save our life someday.

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What I Look For In A Cat

I am looking for a cat that is nice and clean. Their eyes should be clear and bright, fur clean, clean the hind end, and the tail should be up as these are signs of a healthy cat. The cat should be calm, not hyper, and have an easygoing personality. A cat that tries to nip and bite will probably present that same kind of behavior now and then for the rest of its life.

The cat’s fur should not be matted or dirty. Their faces should not be clawed up, as this shows they like to get in a catfight every so often. I lift a paw to see if they might tolerate having their claws trimmed. I place the cat on my lap to see if they like being held and petting. I also put a finger near their mouth to see if they want to try to bite me.

Is the cat you are thinking of adopting outgoing and exploring his surroundings? A listless cat is probably sick. Has a vet checked the cat to ensure it does not have feline leukemia or other cat diseases? Cat diseases can spread quickly to your other house cats if their shots are not current.

Different breeds of cats have different personalities. Do you want a laid-back cat or a very outgoing cat? Read up on the other cat breeds to see which species would work best for your household. I like cats with part Siamese, Persian, and domestic short hair, as this blend seems to be my best combination.

My cat Kohl is an effortless going cat. Garfunkel is an excellent lap cat. Conrad is a one-person cat, and I am lucky he choose me for his person. Russ is a very tame and friendly cat. I have fourteen cats, all of which have unique and interesting personalities.

I hope you and your new feline friend have at least nine lives together and more.

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Unsettled

Do you feel you are unsettled in your life? Are you undecided about where you want to be in your life? We all have ongoing concerns that seem almost impossible to resolve. I ask God for guidance when I feel unsettled about something. Talk over reoccurring events that you cannot find a solution to with your friends, as two heads are better than one for solving those challenging problems.

If you feel you have lost direction, maybe it is time to take your life in a different, more positive order. If your job or someone makes you think you lack a purpose in life, stay away from that person and find another job ASAP. Do not let another person’s negativity rob you of your positive attitude toward life.

Being unsettled on issues is very nerve-racking. Do not stay unsettled for too long, as it will make you doubt your effort to rise above the storms in life. Being directionless in life makes it easy for someone to guide you in the wrong direction to almost a point of no return. Never let another person control your life or have too much power over you so they can lead you down a road of no recovery.

Sometimes if someone is sad or not feeling good about themselves, they want everyone else in their life to feel as miserable as they do. If you let them succeed, you will be swirling around in a vortex that will take all of the joy and happiness out of your life. Try to help people suffering as much as possible without taking the wind out of your sails. Life is never easy, as there are a lot of pitfalls and events that happen to us that we think are unfair.

Lift people, never put them down, and try to bring joy and happiness into their lives if they let you in. We try to do our best for people, but sometimes, it is not enough to make them feel better about themselves. Pray to God to help your family and friends find the joy and happiness everyone deserves in their life.

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Williamsburg Inn

Williamsburg, Inn Located in Williamsburg, Virginia

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date August 19, 2019
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The Williamsburg Inn has been a home for royalty, heads of state, and guests worldwide. The Inn’s policy is to treat every guest as royalty.

John Rockefeller Jr. and his wife made a massive commitment to the Inn. They helped with design, construction, and furnishings. The facility opened in 1937 with 61 guest rooms, unlike a hotel, but more like a comfortable Virginia country estate. It is perhaps the most perfectly appointed Inn on the continent. More than 70 years later, the Inn remains one of America’s finest and most elegant hotels.

The Inn is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a member of Historic Hotels of America and top Hotels of the World. The Inn offers its guests a world-class experience. The Inn has a unique ambiance and timeless style. The Inn is located next to America’s premier living history museum. In 2012 the Inn celebrated 75 years of hospitality.

We stayed at the Williamsburg Inn before Christmas. The Inn was decorated with the most beautiful flower arrangements, Christmas tree, and Christmas arrangements. Fresh flowers were placed daily in your room and on tables throughout the Inn. The flowers and arrangements put you in the Christmas spirit.

The hospitality of the staff was outstanding, and the entire service concierge and the fact that they had drivers to take you to any place that you desired to go in Colonial Williamsburg. The drivers would open the door for you upon entering the acceptable vehicle. A doorman held the door open for you as you left and then returned.

Our room had the bedding turned down at night with mints on our pillows. We had robes in our room, along with slippers. The towels were thick and luxurious. We had fine soaps and lotions, and a rose in our bathroom. Our room was very spacious and elegant.

The food at the Inn was magnificent and very generous. I loved the chicken, fish, Oysters, Rockefeller, and more on the dinner menu. I would order an omelet or two eggs over easy with a hash with sweet potatoes, potatoes, sweet onions, and green peppers at breakfast. I ordered their sweet potato pancakes which were thick and amazingly delicious. I had espresso ice cream, raspberry sorbet, sticky toffee pudding, and American Heritage hot chocolate, which was thick and decadent with an authentic rich chocolate flavor.

I would highly recommend treating yourself with a stay at the Williamsburg Inn in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia. Please book your rooms now as they are filling up very quickly.

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Look At The Total Picture In Life

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date August 16, 2019
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What do you want to do with your life? Will your life impact others or help them? Set goals every day for yourself that will help other people. Live within your means of what is indeed possible to achieve. Please don’t waste time on a project that is going nowhere and that will bring you down with it.

Life is full of upsets and unexpected events. Roll with the event if possible, and do not let the event roll over you. In the total picture of life, not every event will come into focus or even get off the drawing board. Events get postponed or are a grave disappointment. Some events are the events of a lifetime, and those are the ones that leave people talking and planning for years to come.

How do you picture yourself in life? Are you happy with how things are going, or should you step it up a notch or two? Change will never happen unless you greet change with open arms. The older we get change occurs very quickly. We cannot do all the things we long to do anymore because of age or sickness. It is time to find a new you before you get stuck in a sinkhole that will take you down.

God knows all our battles and sees the whole picture of our lives. God is the one that can help you help others more effectively and positively. Always share your knowledge with others so it will not get buried eventually along with you.

Smile and put a smile on someone else’s face today. Socialize with others as often as you can. People that socialize tend to live longer than those that do not. Always look at the whole picture and do not get fixated on a tiny detail or event in life. Remember to ride out life’s storms and quickly return to the sink with yourself and others. Life waits for no man.

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Cats Favorite Items

Some Of My Cats Favorite Items

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date August 12, 2019
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My cats love to climb on cat trees and enjoy eating cat snacks, playing with catnip mice, and sleeping in fancy cat beds. They love individual attention, such as scratching them under the chin and patting them on the head.

My cat’s next door love their heated cat beds and water dish in winter. They love all kinds of cat snacks and canned tuna, chicken, lamb, duck, and turkey cat foods. All of my cats love food with pumpkins and diced vegetables.

My cats love to go in their outdoor playpen when the weather is nice. They can watch the birds eating out of the bird feeders and enjoy the great outdoors without being harmed or getting lost. They can take a sunbath or a catnap in the afternoon.

My indoor cats like their self-cleaning box with blue crystal cat litter. The litter box cleans itself every time a deposit is made. Tidy Cats is another brand of trash that my cats dig every time they use their litter box.

My cats love playing with toy mice, balls, birds, reptiles, and other catnip-filled toys. They love to play with tiny beanie babies, also. They love to play with snack balls and other treat dispensers.

My cat’s next door love to climb on top of their Frisco cat tree, watch the birds out of the window, and keep an eye on me. Their cat litter choices are Tidy Cats, Wheat litter, Arm and Hammer litter, the Tidy Cats lightweight cat litter, and Frisco cat litter.

For my cat’s Christmas list, I generally buy new cat toys, canned cat food, seasonal cat treats, and a new cat bed, and replace old food bowls with lovely new bowls. Buy your feline friends some of their favorite items for their birthday, Christmas, or a special little surprise. May you and your cat create new favorite things that you both can enjoy?

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Wills and Estates

Wills and Estates can get intense and bring out the worst in some people. The beneficiaries will seem to feel entitlement over another person. Families can break down entirely over the contents stated in the will and never again communicate with each other.

Sometimes if people find out you are sick, they will say when you are done with that particular item, I would sure like to have it. The ill person will not give you anything because you are like a vulture looking over its prey. People who are sick or dying want genuine friends who are loving and caring, not greedy and conniving.

You have a union made in heaven with your brothers and sisters. All of you share the same blood and parents, and all of you are God’s children. All households have sibling rivalry but do not carry that into adulthood. Let it break your bond as brothers and sisters over material possessions and how they are distributed when your parents die. Remember, your children learn from your examples. Do you want to be treated like you are treating the person failing when you are dying? I think not.

People have a right to write their will however they want to. I have heard of people asking someone to tell another person to expose the sick person for them to include them in their choice. I have listened to people on someone’s deathbed say to them; please include me in your will. If you ever do that, you have gone too far, and greed has won over your soul.

I have heard of adult children clearing out a house and taking things that are still actually their parents for their use. If you are doing that, you are stealing from your parents. Your parents have raised and nurtured you for years and are entitled to your utmost respect and love in their golden years.

Money and greed are indeed the roots of all evil. Money does not love you, but it may consume your every waking hour if you let it. Brothers, sisters, and friends are the authentic Gold you better hang onto in good times and bad times, for they share your joys and sorrows. Money does not care about your satisfaction and suffering but can make you a sorry excuse for a human being.

God likes a generous, loving, caring, compassionate human being who cares for and respects people without wanting anything in return. Greed takes you down a dead-end road that you stay on forever. Be generous and loving to a fault.

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Behavorial Issues That A Cat Can Present

Behavioral Issues That A Cat Can Present

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date August 5, 2019
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A common behavioral issue is for your cat to start peeing on something. If you purchase a new cat bed that a particular cat in your house likes, he may pee on it if another cat sleeps. When they pee on something, they mark it with their scent and show the other cats it is off-limits to them. UN – neutered male cats are unsuitable in your house as they love to mark their territory as it is part of nature’s way with them. A cat may pee on a new boyfriend’s coat because your cat wants all of your attention and is jealous. If two female cats are in your house, one may start peeing on things to show the other cat she is the house’s matriarch. If your cat pees on something, get rid of it or clean it but do not replace it with a new one right away, as that may be what they want if it is a cat bed.

Some cats stop using the litter box if you add another cat to your household. Cats do not like any change in their daily routine whatsoever. Your cat may use a house plant as a litter box. Introduce a new cat into your home slowly. Put the new cat in an enclosed room for five days where the other cats can smell him, and he can smell them. Your cats should get along fine when you use this method, and the litter box should not be a problem.

Some cats pull out their fur or lick the hair off. They may have a nervous condition or a skin problem that your Vet should address. Your cat could have fleas if he keeps itching away, and he should be treated with flea treatment medicine.

Cats do not like anything new to come into the house; having a new couch or chair in a room can upset them terribly. I put a cushion from the old sofa on the new one, so it has that old familiar smell. Place an old blanket on a new piece of furniture, to smell like it has always been in your home. I hope your feline friends will not have any behavioral issues and you have smooth sailing ahead.

The older we get, the less we like changes. We all have our daily routines. We want to try new things and must be patient with adapting to contemporary electronics. Be patient with your friends and your feline friends.

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