Author: Laura Weers

The Unveiling Of The Little Red Ridding Hood Sculpture In Honor Of My Parents

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date August 10, 2017
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The Little Red Riding Hood Sculpture was unveiled at approximately 10 AM on August 8th, 2017, at The Mason City Public Library in Mason City, Iowa, in honor of my parents, Mr. & Mrs. Elmer B. Weers.

Mary Markwalter, the Director of the Mason City Public Library, gave an excellent dedication speech about the Little Red Riding Hood Sculpture in honor of my parents. For more information on the library, go to: mcpl.org.

I gave a dedication speech about the Little Red Riding Hood sculpture in honor of my parents. My Father farmed all his life in Mason City, Iowa, and my parents had a rental property in the Mason City area. My Mother worked in a college library for two years, and she was once a school teacher and worked in the Mason City Public Library for many years. She was a young adult librarian working in the reference room and at the circulation desk. The wolf sculpture represents the wolf’s free spirit; we all have free souls and can read books and learn knowledge that will last us a lifetime. A librarian spreads knowledge through books, one book at a time until the books fill a vast library of knowledge you can use daily. My Mother was kind to people and always went the extra mile to help people at the library. My Mother would find books for them, help them with genealogy, and much more.

We should serve God, Honor Thy Mother and Thy Father, and be kind, compassionate, and loving. Bring Joy, Hope, Love, and Peace into people’s lives daily. Always remember the Lord came to serve and not to be done.

Your Legacy is how people remember you after you are gone. Have you left a legacy that will be proud of you for future generations? Have you made God and your parents proud of you while you have lived on Earth? Always try to do things that honor the values and teachings of God and your parents. Your Legacy is not about wealth or money. It is all about making the World a better place with the time that God gave you on Earth; make other people’s lives more accessible for them while you are on Earth, and you will have left an everlasting Legacy that will make your children, parents, and God proud of you. God Bless all of you today and always.

Isaiah 64- 8 But now, O Lord, thou art our Father, we are the clay, and thou our potter, and we are the work of thy hand. We all start as a formless ball of clay, and God leads us along to form the perfect shape for our lives. We have many purposes: Mother, Father, caregiver, comforter, teacher, lawyer, farmer, librarian, minister, builder, doctor, and many more necessary professions. Let God make you the vessel you are supposed to be on Earth. You want to be a vessel that will enrich other people’s lives. Always be a good steward so people can see God’ss light shining through you and all you do. Do what you excel at doing, and always learn from your mistakes. No one is perfect but strives for the best you can be and spread God’s good works, and you will be the ideal vessel on Earth. Go out today and be God’s vessel.

We had an excellent reception in the Mason City Room at the public library following the Little Red Riding Hood Sculpture unveiling. Mary told us the history behind the book Little Red Riding Hood, which was quite interesting.

I saw the sculpture I purchased to honor my parents on the River City Sculptures on Parade Route, a 1.7-mile walk designed to lead people on a looping route to the Cultural Crescent and back to the central core of Mason City, Iowa. For more info, go to: sculpturesonparade.com. The Mason City Chamber of Commerce at masoncityia.com will help you purchase a sculpture. Sculptures are an excellent way to honor or remember a loved one or to support a cause. The sculptures beautify Mason City, Iowa.

A special Thank You to the Mason City Public Library, The Chamber of Commerce, the gifted people that make the sculptures, my friends, and everyone who helped me honor my parents today and for future generations. God bless you in all that you do.

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In Memory Of My Cat Onyx

Onyx was born on my farm in the winter. He lived in a building with heated cat beds and water to drink. His Mother was an excellent huntress, and Onyx grew up to be an excellent mouser.

Onyx died by the cat building and the grain bin near my house last evening. Onyx was ten years and seven months old. I buried Onyx on my farm and placed a marker on his grave. The cat tombstone says: You have left our lives but will never leave our hearts.

Onyx was a fantastic looking gorgeous black Tom cat. Onyx was part Siamese, Persian, Himalayan, and domestic short hair. Onyx had a shorter nose, like a Persian cat. His coat was sleek, and he was a neat, trim, gorgeous cat.

All of the kittens born on my farm are Onyx’s offspring. Kohl and Conrad, two of my house cats, are Onyx’s offspring.

Onyx is the father to Nicole and Peter next door. Onyx is the Grandfather to Sherlock, Hilford, Mr. Gray, and two more kittens I gave away to a beautiful and loving home. Onyx is also the father to many cats in my neighborhood.

Onyx was an excellent father to his kittens. They could play with his tail or wrestle with him, and he did not mind it. He taught his kittens to be excellent mousers. Onyx loved to watch his kittens play with leaves and was always kind and loving toward them and their mothers.

Onyx was always on patrol for any mice he could spot by my house in the ditch. I don’t think any mice escaped Onyx’s keen eyes and his excellent hearing and hunting skills. He kept my place almost completely rodent free, all on his own. When I would drive to town or come home from being in town, I would always spot Onyx hunting in the ditch by my house.

I will miss Onyx greatly. He was a kind and gentle Tomcat. Onyx had a bloodline that went back to my very first cat by the name of Flossie. We had a Himalayan Tom cat at one time and a black and white female cat that was part Siamese, Persian, and Himalayan, and Onyx is a decedent of them. This post shows a picture of Onyx, Kohl, and Conrad in memory of my beloved cat Onyx.

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Respect

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date August 3, 2017

What does it mean to have respect for someone? You care about the person and treat them as you would want to be treated. Respect is a two-way street. If someone does not respect you, it is tough to respect them. You must have consideration and honor for a person’s well-being as one aspect of the standard of respect. Sometimes respect has to be learned through your actions to treat others honorably and with complete and total respect toward themselves and others. Your actions speak louder than words.

Do you feel compassion, love, joy, and hope around a person you respect? If not, is there no respect in your relationship with that person? By addressing a person as Doctor or Mr. or Mrs., etc. Shows a sign of respect for that person. A simple act of holding a door open for a person shows a sign of respect. To offer a sign of concern for people’s well-being, visiting the sick, and helping the poor is respectful and shows the sign of a good steward.

I have always found it easy to respect my elders and others in authority. I respect other people’s property and treat it as if it were my own. If you borrow something from someone, give it back to them in the same condition as when you borrowed it or return it in a better shape.

Do not take people for granted. Show appreciation often. Do not make snap judgments about people, as you may have the same fault yourself and not even see it in you. Always remember that respect will get you much farther in life than disrespect. Respect God, property, animals, and people, and always be truthful, compassionate, loving, and caring.

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My Cats & Their Relationships With Other People

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date July 31, 2017
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Some of my cats are very friendly and outgoing. I have some cats that are very Leary of other people and like to be by themselves. Cats are very independent creatures and warm up to other people on their terms and conditions.

I have cats that love to pick up by other people, and they love to be patted and scratched under their chin. My Calico cat Cali loves all people and will not leave them alone until they pat her on the head and hold her for a while. Russ is a light cream-colored cat who is very affectionate and loving. Faith is a gray and white tabby cat that loves to rub across your legs and for you to hold her while she purrs and purrs away.

Peter, Hilford, and Sherlock are very Leary of all people. If a cat’s parents are Leary of other people, their kittens seem to inherit that trait. Lizzie and Onyx are the parents of Peter, Nicole, and Conrad. Onyx and Lizzie are outdoor cats that have not been socialized with people, so they tend to be very Leary of all people.

It is essential to interact with kittens when they are very young to get them socialized with humans early in their lives, or they may always be on the wild side. Play games with your kittens, hold them, pat them on their head, and talk very softly and gently to them, and they will turn out to be very loving and social as adult felines.

Cats get very close to their owner and tend to be a bit Leary of people they don’t know. When I hand my cat to another person to hold and pat on the head, I stay in an area where my cat can always see me, and then she feels more at ease with the new person holding her.

I hope your cat turns out to be a socialite.

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Purina PP Savory Bites Salmon Cat Treats from Chewy.Com

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date July 27, 2017
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I was provided Purina PP Savory Bites Salmon Cat Treats from Chewy.Com to facilitate my review. All thoughts are 100 % honest and my own.

I gave some Purina Bites to Garfunkel, Kohl, and Conrad. Kohl just inhaled his salmon cat bites. Garfunkel placed his paw on top of any treats he saw so he would be sure to get them and gobble them down with delight. Conrad just stayed in the back of the Living Room, knowing he would get treats from me no matter what my other cats were doing with their goodies.

Purina PP Savory Bites Salmon Cat Treats from Chewy.Com have carrots, tomatoes, and peas accents. Purina Pro Plan has real salmon, no artificial flavors or preservatives, and is nutritionally balanced for adult felines. Nestle Purina PetCare Co. is located in St. Louis, Missouri. Feed your adult cat up to ten Purina Salmon Cat Treats bites daily as a treat or reward. Delight your cat with natural flavorful ingredients and the savory texture, taste, and aroma she desires.

My cats were sound to sleep on my bed, and I placed some Purina salmon cat bites on my bed, and they woke up immediately to devour them. Conrad and Garfunkel keep smelling the package as if to say Mom open this up again and give us more Delicious Purina Pro Plan Savory Bites Salmon cat treats from Chewy.Com. Conrad rolled the box off the bed, hoping it would spill its delicious contents on the floor but with no such luck. Kohl was having a cat nap in my recliner, and I placed two treats by his nose, and he ate them immediately without delay. It was Garfunkel’s birthday yesterday, and he enjoyed extra treats for his birthday.

My cats give Purina Pro Plan cat treats paws up times two.

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The Red Geranium Grand Re - Opening

The Red Geranium Grand Re – Opening Located in Clear Lake, Iowa

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date July 24, 2017
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The Red Geranium flooded on July 7th, and they have remodeled their store. They intended on remodeling soon, but the flood put them ahead of schedule. A line of people was waiting to get into The Red Geranium on their Grand Re-Opening day on July 22nd. The Red Geranium has a new carpet, led lighting, fresh paint, and more. The store is bright and very welcoming when you enter and is handicapped accessible with wide aisles to walk through and look at their beautiful merchandise for sale. A steady stream of customers came in and enjoyed Lemonade and homemade cookies while they shopped. Flowers were delivered and available while they were remodeled. Customers in the store commented on how bright and welcoming it was in their store.

I purchased a birdhouse that looks like an airstream trailer. I love that you can open the back door on it to clean out the old bird’s nest each year that you use it.

I have purchased fresh flower arrangements over the years that I have been thrilled with. I have purchased friendly and healthy houseplants at The Red Geranium. I love the hometown service and the top-quality flowers and merchandise that they have for sale. Red Geranium has been in business for 20 years. Dean, the owner, and his staff accommodate your needs and wants. I have found many unique items with which I have decorated my home over the years. I also have purchased a lot of gifts for people at The Red Geranium.

The Red Geranium has a 30 % off sale on summer decor merchandise through August 5th. Their hours are from 9 to 5 Monday thru. Saturday. They are open Thursdays on Main in the evening.

I always love to look and see what new merchandise has arrived for sale at The Red Geranium. Their inventory adds a little unique flare to anyone’s home. I am always impressed with everything I have purchased at The Red Geranium.

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Center Yourself

Psalm 31 : 3 – 7

Thou art, my rock, and my fortress; their namesake, lead and guide me.

Pull me out of the net that they have laid privily for me; for thou art my strength.

Into thy hand I commit my spirit: thou hast redeemed me, O Lord God of truth.

I have hated them that regard lying vanities: but I trust the Lord.

I will be glad and rejoice in my mercy: for thou hast considered my trouble; thou hast known my soul in adversities ;

Center yourself with God. Put God first and foremost and center your life around God. God knows when you need him and will always answer your call for help and guidance. He will guide you in a direction that will help you and others become what his plans for you are here on Earth.

Be humble and kind, and caring in all works that you put forth. Be compassionate and always try to think if I had the same problem that person has, how would I want them to act around me? By centering yourself with God, you can answer questions like these correctly every time.

Be yourself, and do not try to impress people that are not worth impressing. Your true friends know what you are all about and do not need you to impress them. We show you our true intentions through our actions, not our words.

God should always come first, and then family and friends. God will get you through the darkest of moments in your life. Our lives can and do take many turns in our lifetime. Always reflect on whether this is the turn God wants me to make in my life. Think before you act. Please do not send a complaint letter until you have let it sit for three days, as you may not find it necessary to send it anymore after you have cooled down. Never react too quickly without thinking things over.

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Blue Buffalo Wilderness Pate Variety Pack Cat Food from Chewy.Com

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date July 17, 2017
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I was provided a Blue Buffalo Wilderness Pate Variety pack from Chewy.Com to facilitate my review. All thoughts are 100 % honest and my own.

I first gave my outdoor cats the Blue Buffalo Wilderness canned cat food. Maggie and her sister devoured the duck pate. Onyx ate up every bite I gave him of the Blue Buffalo Wilderness Chicken pate.

Blue Buffalo Wilderness Pate Variety Pack cat food from Chewy.Com comes in three flavors: chicken, duck, and salmon. Blue Wilderness is grain-free, with no by-products, nothing artificial, no dyes, and no corn, soy, or wheat. Feed two cans to a six or 8-lb. adult cat. Blue Buffalo is made in the USA.

I gave my cats next door some Blue Buffalo duck and chicken canned cat food. Addi rushed over to the duck pate, and she finished it up quickly. Russ, Mr.Gray, Hilford, and Sherlock ate the chicken pate. Cali, Faith, and Bella shared a bowl of duck pate, which they thoroughly enjoyed.

The next day I gave some Blue Buffalo Wilderness Variety Pack canned cat food from Chewy.Com to Maggie and her sister. They tried the salmon pate and the chicken pate. They loved the duck and the chicken pate. Onyx ate up all of his salmon pates.

Bella liked the duck and the chicken pate. Hilford, Sherlock, and Mr. Gray gobbled down the duck pate lickety-split. Nicole was sleeping in her hammock bed, but the smell of the Blue Buffalo duck and chicken pate quickly woke her. Peter is still quite shy, but he ate up a good share of Blue Buffalo canned cat food when I left the room. Mr. Gray loves to try new cat food varieties, and he was very impressed with the duck pate and ate up more than his fair share. I love cat foods that are made in the USA or Canada.

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Your State Of Mind

If you think you are beaten, most chances are that you will be. Even if the odds are not in your favor, keep trying and never give up. We have an inner spirit that is much stronger than we ever thought possible, and we can persevere through almost anything.

You probably won’t if you think you dare not try new things, We learn through our experiences and disappointments. If you never take any risks in life, you do not grow. Life is a daily risk, but we keep up with our schedules and appointments. Life has a learning curve every day here on Earth.

You probably won’t if you think you will not get a good grade on a test. You already have a mindset that has doomed you to failure. If you study hard and apply yourself, you will surely excel in something that will take you far.

If you think you will lose a baseball game, most chances are that your team will indeed lose that game. You are not boosting your team’s spirits. You are bringing them down by how you act and the vibes you put out there.

Success begins with your state of mind. A positive attitude will always take you very far in life. People like to be around people with a positive and uplifting mood, as it makes them feel better. I remember a man in the hospital who had received bad news from his Doctor and was determined he was going to die even though the Doctor had treatments in mind for him. The Doctor said I could not save that one because he was determined to die no matter what I did for him.

Always keep a positive mindset and remember things could be worse than they are. Be determined to defy the odds even though it might be challenging at the time. Remember not to let anything stand in your way of success; you have many powers that you can look for in your life to reach your highest peak. Your friends and God will support you to infinity and beyond.

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What Irks My Cat

My cats do not like to listen to loud music of any kind. My outdoor cats are upset if a new cat enters their turf—all of my cats like gradual changes in their life. Putting a new piece of carpet in your home can irk your cat. The latest part of the carpet may smell like glue, and your cat can get sick just by smelling your new rug.

My cats do not like going to the veterinarian for yearly shots and checkups. My cats seem to know that I am trying to catch them to take them to the vet. I put their back end in the cage first, then shut the door quickly so they could not escape their cell. If you try to put their head in the cage, first, you may get bitten or scratched up. Cats always seem to know what our intentions are, no matter how well we plan things as far as they are concerned.

My cats do like any changes in their dry cat food. When I put out new cat food, I mix the old with the fresh one. I have also put out a bowl of their old and fresh cat food for them.

Cats will get irked if you hold them longer than they want. Cats do not like it if they think another cat in your household is getting more attention than they are. I give each of my three cats cat treats so they know they are getting treated equally. I spend quality time with each one of my cats throughout the day to ensure they are happy cats.

I hope your cats are happy and healthy.

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