Author: Laura Weers

Cats and Storms

My cats can get very upset when a storm is coming. My cats will run and hide in the basement. If my cats are in bed with me at night, they will meow nervously. My cats tend to lay as close to me in bed if it is thundering. I had one cat look up at the heavens when it grumbled loudly, and a tornado warning was issued. Suddenly, she ran to the basement, and I decided to follow suit. The winds were horrific, and I lost large branches from the trees and the roof of one of my buildings. The cats and I were OK.

I have trained my cats to run down to the basement when I call them. Cat Treats are an excellent way to train your cat. You do not have time to locate all your cats when a tornado rapidly approaches your home. All I have to do is call my cats with a sense of urgency in my voice, and they join me safely in the basement of my home.

Animals have a keen sense of the weather, and one should always take their cues regarding the weather situation. My friend had a cat that ran under her couch when they issued a tornado warning on the radio. When they sounded all clear, she came out from under the couch one minute later.

My cats often move around in the basement when the winds are horrific. If my cats look out of a window, they watch the tree branches move back and forth. Their tails swing rapidly back and forth as they state their distaste for the weather through their wild tail movement. Listen to your cats’ keen sense of weather changes. I hope you and your cats survive the storms in nature.

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Do Not Procrastinate

Do not say I will get that done tomorrow, for we don’t know if we will have a tomorrow. Do not put off what you can get done today for another day. Make good use of your time and move along quickly and efficiently. Get together with a good friend today and spend quality time with them.

Get Up Early

Get up early in the morning, and you will be shocked by what you can complete in just one day. Do some bookwork, house cleaning, grocery shopping, blogging, washing clothes, vacuuming, lawn mowing, or snow removal, depending on the season, and then relax and read a book or work on a hobby.

Sitting around thinking about what you should do will not complete the task. Start your projects early so you are not over-taxed by having many things you must get done all at once. Have a list of things you want to work on daily, and keep marking them off your list as they complete.

Never Procrastinate

Never procrastinate, as you may have many repairs and bills that must be paid immediately. Keep a running list of things you want to fix or remodel in your home. Keep up on your car maintenance also to avoid costly car bills down the road.

God does not procrastinate as he listens to our thoughts and dreams every day of our lives. God answers our prayers promptly. God is our compass and guide on earth. Let God guide you to get together with your loved ones today to enjoy each other’s company. Let God help you stick to a schedule that will strengthen your faith and get your tasks done promptly to others and God.

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Red's Story

Red’s Story

Red was a Red tabby cat. My vet gave Red to me after I had to put my Siamese house cat, Sugar, to sleep. My vet found Red abandoned on a golf course in the middle of December. My vet’s wife had trained Red to stay off the countertops.

Red got along fine with my other house cat Ginger that I had then. Red was brilliant. If I asked Red do you want to go outdoors, he would head right toward the door. He liked to tease me when it was time for him to return to my house. Red would take off running when I almost caught him to take him back into my home. Red would do this about three times before I could finally carry him back into my house.

Red’s favorite toy was a circle toy ball game. Red was ambidextrous and would hit the ball with either paw. Red also wanted to make sure you were watching him play his ball game. Red was very proud that he had entirely mastered the circle toy ball game. I rescued a cat that I found under a car one day at a restaurant, and I named him Philmoor. Philmoor caught on to the circle toy ball game immediately, and Red felt terrible about that. Red hardly ever played with his favorite toy after Philmoor mastered the circle toy ball game.

Red was an amiable and outgoing cat. Red loved the attention of other people, and he thrived on it. Red liked sleeping on my bed at night with my other two house cats.

At the age of 17, Red’s spine gave out. Red could no longer control his urine. My vet said some older cats develop a defect in their spine late in life. I had Red put to sleep at my vet’s office. Red was a wonderful, kind, outgoing, and loving cat.

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Struggles

All of us struggle with something every day in our lives. We may struggle with our feelings about a particular event or issue that has to be dealt with. We work with health, family, and financial problems.

Life Can Be A Constant Struggle

Sometimes I struggle to get the lid off a container of food or medicine. Putting a new piece of furniture together or figuring out your taxes can be very frustrating. Balancing family and work can be very difficult. Life is a constant struggle with something new and different every day. Without changes in our lives, we would not evolve and be stagnant and dull. I want to learn new things, branch out, and become more informed and in the current instead of staying in the past. The old saying goes, “nothing ventured, nothing gained,” and how very true that statement is.

Sometimes we struggle with our own Christianity by saying why me when something terrible happens to us. We must never forget all of us have different health problems; some are more serious than others. God is always by our side and knows our thoughts and what we are going through. You are never truly alone with God by your side.

Breakdowns And Repairs

Our car can break down, and we can be in debt until the transmission, engine, or other damages are paid off in full. We can have a significant appliance breakdown, roof repair, tree damage, etc. If we save our money over time, we will finally get these items paid off and be out of debt.

Remember, God is Always By Your Side

Don’t let life’s daily struggles get the better of you. Talk things over with a trusted friend. Remember the trials of Job. God will help you with the many efforts we must all face in our lifetime. Keep a positive attitude, and let God’s light shine on you daily.

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How To Catch A Cat That Does Not Wish To Be Caught

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date April 1, 2019
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I had an outdoor cat that needed her rabies and distemper shots. She seemed to know that I wanted to bring her to the vet and she was dead set against it. I put canned cat food in a live animal trap and she would not go near it. I have caught a lot of cats with canned tuna in water but not her. I tried all different kinds of cat treats and food to no avail. My friend had a left over piece of Walleye fish that I placed in the live animal trap and that did the trick. The Walleye fish was something she had never eaten before and her curiosity got the best of her. She had no trouble at the vet and my mission was finally accomplished. Try something new and different for your cat to eat if you are having trouble catching them.

A fish net works good while your cat is eating. I place the net over the cat while they are busy eating and grab them my the nape of their neck and then I transfer them to their pet carrier. You can place the net on one side of the building they are resting in and the cage on the other end. Your cat will either end up in the net or in the cage.

I had one cat that I had tried to catch and I finally just placed the cage where she was resting and she just walked right in. I was shocked that she just walked right in her pet carrier. Never pull a cat out of a cage they do not like that kind of behavior and they will bite you. Let your cat walk out of his cage on his own or gradually lift the cage up so he can walk out on his own. I put the cage on end when I place my cats in the cage. I put the back end of my cat in first which works a lot easier then placing their head in the cage first.

I hope this information helps you catch your feline friends safely and humanly. I hope your vet visit is a good experience for you and your cat.

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Iowa Tulip Festival

Pella, Iowa Tulip Festival

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date March 29, 2019
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The Pella, Iowa Tulip Festival will be held from May 1st to May 5th, 201,9.

It is best to come to the tulip festival early for the best seating and car parking spots. It is good to bring lawn chairs along to sit on for the parade. I love to look at all the beautiful tulips in their full glory. I love watching the street scrubbers and the people dressed in Dutch costumes. I try to sample many of the different dutch foods, which are mouthwatering.

What to do while in Pella, Iowa.

May 1st is their preview day. You can visit the different museums, historical villages, and quilt shows and run late in the day if you wish to.

May 2nd and 3rd events. You can visit museums, look at antique cars I enjoy, go on a city tour, visit the garden club and more. You must sample some Dutch food and look over their Dutch costumes. I wanted an organ recital one year in the Dutch tradition held at Second Reformed Church and enjoyed it very much. Since I love cheese, try some Dutch cheese at the market. It is fun to watch the Dutch dancers and the street scrubbers. I have watched street scrubbers ever since I was a small child.

Volks Parade for the Pella, Iowa Tulip Festival

The Volks parade starts at 2:30 PM, my top highlight for the day. The Volks parade is lit at 8:30 PM, which is spectacular. Make sure you attend the train, as it is exceptional.

May 4th has city tours, a Dutch craft market, Dutch delights foods, an opera house, street scrubbers, and the Volks parade. I enjoy the beautiful Opera House, a magnificent grand old building.

May 5th has a Thanksgiving and Praise service.

Excellent Dutch Food and Letters

My two favorite Pella, Iowa bakeries are Jaarsma Bakery and Vander Ploeg Bakery. Both bakeries have famous Dutch letters. I always go home with at least four letters just for myself. Scholte House Museum and Maria’s Tea Room is lovely, open Mon. thru Sat.

You and your family will have an awesome time at their annual,l tulip festival in Pella, Iowa. I always enjoy Pella, Iowa, and tulip festivals. For more info. go to: TulipTime@PellaHistorical.com or www.pellahistorical.org.

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Springtime Chores With Having A Cat

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date March 25, 2019
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Clean up your cat’s litter boxes with mild dish soap, scrapers, and brushes, and have rubber gloves on while cleaning to protect yourself if you get cut accidentally. Clean food bowls, water bowls, and your cat’s bedding. Wash the litter boxes’ floor to kill germs and any viable flea eggs. Shampoo your carpets and clean all your bedding, as this will eliminate pests and cat dander.

Bathing and Flea Treatments

Bath your cat if you wish to do so. I like to use baby shampoo or flea shampoo for cats. Trim your cat’s claws so he does not accidentally ruin your furniture or dig his feet into yot. Use a flea treatment on your cats, mainly indoor and outdoor cats. The last thing you want is a flea-infested house, which will cost you up to $300.00 just for the exterminator. You will need two treatments before the fleas are killed off entirely.

New Cat Beds, Litter Boxes, and More

Springtime is an excellent time to replace worn-out cat beds with new ones. Replace old litter boxes that are gross and not worth cleaning. Replace those old, worn-out cat toys with nice new ones. Look over your cat food; if it is expired, throw it away.

Grooming Your Cat and Needed Supplies

Groom your cat. I like a cat brush, a grooming comb, and grooming gloves. My cats love to brush and have their hair combed and any clumps of fur brushed out gently. Sometimes it is best to cut out big chunks of hair that you cannot search through easily. Trim your cat’s claws carefully and never cut into the quick of the foot, as your cat could bleed profusely. If in doubt about the care of your cat, consult your Veterinarian. I hope you and your cats have a fabulous Spring.

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Never Expect Something In Return For A Kind Deed

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date March 22, 2019
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God Knows if you do something out of the goodness of your heart or want notoriety. If you wish to fame for your kind deeds, they are not that kind. Christian love is full of kind acts for others. You help your neighbors out because you want to help them. You volunteer at organizations and churches because it makes you and others feel better.

Memorials that remember our deceased loved one is a good way for people to recognize them for as long as possible. Memorials that help other people and enrich the lives of others are a wonderful gift to benefit humanity for many years to come.

If everyone wanted notoriety for every good deed they did, the World would be in a terrible place. People discover when you do good deeds, and do not need to blow your horn. Anonymous gifts are the best gifts for you to give to organizations. With a charity auction, do not charge them to auction off their items. After all, it is a charity that no one should benefit from except the charity that helps those in need.

God knows all of your actions and why you pursue your activities. God never gives up on us, despite our flaws and problems. God hopes that we do good deeds from the kindness of our hearts and not just because we want something.

Let there always be goodness and kindness in your heart that shines on the lives of others. Make someone extremely happy today and always. Go forth each day with spring and joy in your heart. Remember, today is the day the Lord hath made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it. Let others have fun in their lives, as there is enough hurt in the World without you being unkind to someone. Do kind deeds out of the goodness of your heart.

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Canidae Adore Canned Cat Food From Chewy.Com

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date March 18, 2019
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I was provided Canidae Adore cat food from Chewy.Com to facilitate my review. All thoughts are 100 % honest and my own.

I gave my cats next door some Canidae Adore canned cat food from Chewy.Com. I gave them a can with shreds of tuna, chicken, and mackerel in the can, and they loved it. Russ, Mr. Gray, Maggie, and Sherlock ran like Cheetahs to get as much Canidae Adore canned cat food as possible from Chewy.Com. Maggie’s sister licked and licked her chops clean. Nicole, Hilford, and Faith ran around quickly to eat up their portion of their delightful new canned cat food.

Canidae Adore, canned cat food, comes in several different varieties of meats. Their canned cat food is Grain-free, and the heart is in a broth with vitamins and minerals for your cats’ well-being. The meat combinations are well thought out for your cat’s natural cravings.

Mr. Gray came running the minute I opened up a can of Canidae Adore canned cat food from Chewy.Com. His brothers Hilford and Sherlock came running at full steam ahead also. They ate away quickly, trying to steal the other cat’s portions. Peter and his sister Nicole were not shy when eating their parts of the delicious Canidae Adore cat food with tuna, chicken, and mackerel from Chewy.Com. Faith, Maggie, and her sister licked their bowls completely clean. Maggie flew around from bowl to bowl, licking out every crevice in the bowls she could find.

Today Hilford met me with Mr. Gray, Maggie, Sherlock, and Nicole at the door. They ate every little sliver of Canidae Adore canned cat food I placed in front of them. Peter showed up rather quickly, along with Maggie’s sister and Faith. My cats held their tails high for Canidae Adore canned cat food from Chewy.Com.

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Active Christian

Are you an active Christian? Do you go out of your way to help someone in need? Do you put a smile on someone’s face every day? Do you bring joy into people’s lives? I hope you can answer yes all of these questions.

If someone is suffering, try to ease their suffering to the best of your ability. Talk to people, comfort them with kind words of support, and empathize with them. The sound of someone’s caring and concerned voice can make all the difference in the world to the person you are talking to.

Help support worthy causes in your community in any way you can. Help people in need in third world countries. Support charities in your hometown that help the less fortunate.

Surround yourself with like-minded people and friends. Attend and support your church in all the ways you possibly can. Read your scriptures, study your Bible, and practice the good works that God gives all his followers. Read a daily devotion and think about what you read throughout your day. Think about how you can apply the devotional reading to your day and help others with what you read in your daily devotions book.

Greet every person you see in the church today if possible. Tell them I am happy to see you today and how your week was. Shake hands with people or hug them. Help people to feel that they are appreciated and loved by their Christian family. Christian fellowship is critical in your life and the lives of others.

Treat all people with the utmost respect in a loving, caring, kind, compassionate, and Christian manner. If you are a good Christian steward, people will notice and see God’s good works through you.

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