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Help Others

If someone is carrying something heavy, hold the door open for them. You may see someone drop something, try to pick it up for them, and hand it back to them. If you find something in a store on the floor, bring it to the customer service desk so they can return it to its rightful owner. Remember, it is not always finders-keepers until you have taken every measure to return the item to its rightful owner to no avail. You may lose something you hold precious someday, and I am sure you would like to have someone try to return it to you. Helping someone out only takes a little bit of time off your day, and you will put a big smile on their face by the end of the day. God helps us every day of our lives, and where would we be without God’s help? We would be in dire straights indeed. Please share your knowledge with others willingly and help them grow and make an impact on the lives of others. Never act like a know-it-all, for no one is except God, our creator. Learn how to improve yourself every day and leave a positive impact that will help future generations that will come after you. When you help others, it also makes you feel good that you helped make their life a little brighter and better today.

Helpers In Our Lives

We depend on firefighters to protect our homes and property from fires and to save our loved ones and pets. The police break up disturbances and help protect us from harm. If we did not have people that we could call when we had emergencies, we would be dead or in horrible shape. When you call an ambulance, they get you to the ER ASAP, where a few minutes can be a matter of life or death in an emergency. Thank goodness we have trained surgeons and ER workers who work on keeping us alive and making us feel comfortable, as we may be in horrible pain after an accident. Without these trained and caring workers, we would be destined to die from accidents, illness, and diseases. I have been blessed to have the right people at the right time. Praise be to God. When a big cleanup project comes your way, and you are not prepared, it is terrific when friends step forward to help you as you feel overwhelmed by the task.

It Cheers People Up To Have Someone Help Them When All Seems Lost

If you have gone through a flood, tornado, fire, hurricane, or another horrible disaster you had no control over, it is heartwarming to have someone help you regain anything you thought was lost forever. If someone finds a family heirloom miles away and returns it to you, you feel like there is hope again. First responders, after a disaster, bring aid in food, clothes, housing, and cleanup. They will help with temporary housing costs as churches may sponsor a family or other organizations. God and caring individuals will help you get back on your feet after disaster strikes. Never lose your faith; faith in God will uplift you in all areas.

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Negotiations

Agreeing On A Price

If you do not like the price of something you are trying to buy, try to negotiate on the price. Remember to make a reasonable offer and not a lowball offer. I was trying to sell a couch for $100.00 once, and a party asked me if I Would sell it for $20.00, and I told them I would be losing money on it. They told me they would talk to their friends about it, and I told them to please do so because I don’t want them in my store anyway. If you ask for 10 to 20 percent off, that is within reason; anything more is not. Stores have to make a profit to keep their doors open and their shelves stocked. When buying a big ticket item, always negotiate on the price as there is some wiggle room there.

Call Different Dealers To See What The Type Of Vehicle You Are Considering Buying Is Selling For At That Dealership

If you walk into a car dealership with no idea of what the car is worth that you are considering buying, you will be taken to the cleaners. They can size you up quickly and think we have a greenhorn here. I called several dealers and found the best price to avoid getting taken. Please do your homework when it comes to buying a new car. Once you have agreed on a price, make sure you have every little detail in writing, such as the vehicle’s serial number, year, motor size, and any extras you may want included in the deal. You are out of luck if something goes wrong and it is not written down in the contract.

Buying A Home

If it has been on the market for over 6 months, you most likely will be able to negotiate and buy your dream house at a reduced price. Don’t get too greedy on your end, as you may make the seller mad, and he will not work with you at all. Ensure you have the house inspected, as you do not need surprises down the road that will cost a lot to repair. The roof and the foundation are the main things in any home. Without a solid foundation, you are on sinking sand, so to speak. A leaking roof will destroy your home rather quickly. If you want something fixed before you buy, have it written in the contract.

Don’t Get Taken On Negotiations

Make sure you entirely understand what you are negotiating. If one party thinks you want new windows in a home and the other party writes down new awnings, there will be a significant problem. Read everything twice before you sign on the dotted line. Unfortunately, people are always waiting in the wings who will try to take advantage of you on deals. Understand what you buy and all the terms and conditions involved in your business transaction. Always have someone with you when you purchase big-ticket items. If something should go wrong, they can back you up if necessary. I hope you have happy and safe negotiations.

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People Will Show You What They Truly Are

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date February 7, 2025
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You Cannot Hide The Real You From Others.

You cannot pretend to be something you are not. People will soon catch onto one if they see you in action doing something that does not fit into the way you want people to see you. If you say you are generous to a fault, and then the next minute, you are trying to keep the best for yourself, you are not generous. If you do not want something, others won’t like it either. Some people will re-gift an item because they did not like it. Giving something to someone you do not like shows disrespect to the person you passed it off to. Be yourself always and consistently put yourself in the other person’s place.

God Knows What Is In Your Soul

You cannot hide one thing from God, as he watches over you and observes what you do daily. God notices how you treat people and pets. God knows if your intentions toward someone are good or bad. I have observed some people trying to do a soap job on people. They will say their product will cure the common cold, which would not help anyone as it has no medicinal quality. Years ago, a peddler came to my parents’ house and said he had vitamins to sell. My father opened up the container full of sawdust. I had a mechanic tell me my transmission was going out on my car when I had him fill my car with gas. He had put transmission oil on a rag and told me it was coming from my car. I told hFatherFather would look at it, and my car was fine, just as I thought. I wondered how many women he had tricked and had him fix or repair their transmission that was fine from the get-go. God knows what is in your soul, and you will not be able to get by with something without God knowing all about it, and everything will not be good with your soul.

The Inner You Will Come Out In Its Full Light

Some people will do something good to get Brownie points. I wouldn’t say I like that type of person. I hope you have a genuine and pure heart and do good things for others because you are kind, good, compassionate, loving, and caring for the needs of others. Over the years, people have said I will help you, and they never have. Do not promise something that you never tend to deliver. I would hope that you realize your children are watching and learning from you how to treat others. I had a little boy hold a door open for me the other day, and I thanked him for doing so. Another woman told the boy’s Mother you bought him to respect and help his elders. I have had excellent tenants over the years, but some were nasty ones. The bad ones tend to show you what they are when they move out of your house and leave all of their garbage behind and damage your home. One tenant painted the bathtub black and stuffed the cold air registers with newspapers, which I removed ASAP as they could have started a fire while running the furnace. I hauled five large dumpsters out of a small two-bedroom home with a garage. I am so glad I only own one home now. What you leave behind in this world will be noticed, and somebody will hold you accountable.

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Boxing Up And Moving Items

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date February 3, 2025
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Finding Boxes

Finding good boxes is not as easy as it used to be, as most packages are crushed in stores’ crushers. However, I have found a few stores that still save their boxes. You can buy boxes at a moving company, Staples, and a few shipping companies. Do not try to package your things in a lightbox, as the bottom may fall out. I put a lot of plastic packaging around breakables or newspapers. To make your boxes sturdy, put more packaging tape on them.

Write Down The Room From Which The Items Came.

Writing down the room where the items should be placed saves you a lot of time when setting up your new home. You can put the things marked in the living room in the living room and continue with all the rooms. If you use your head, moving items around a third time is unnecessary.

Furniture

Wrap up all your furniture with moving blankets so it is not scratched when it arrives at your new location. Take the drawers out of your chest of drawers when you are moving them, as this will lighten your load considerably. Remove mirrors from items and take the legs off your furniture so you will not have a broken leg on a valuable piece. Be careful not to pack your items too closely as they may move around, and something might be ruined. Tie things in place if at all possible.

Beds And Frames

Moving beds up and down steps can be a nightmare, especially if you have pie steps. You have to be able to perform miracles to get the bed lifted just right around the pie steps. It will take several attempts if you have a queen—or king-size bed. Wrap it well with blankets so it does not get stained or torn in transit.

Dishes, Glasses, Breakables, And Kitchen Gadgets

I wouldn’t say I like wrapping up dishes, but I ensure they are perfect before I move them. It is a good idea to place a paper plate between your words to cushion them and prevent them from getting scratched or chipped. I also put newspapers around the edges of the box they are in. Put large kitchen gadgets in packs of their own. Wrap up your glasses at the top and have several layers of paper around the stems so they will not get broken off. Wrap figurines and other breakable items with several bubble wrap or newspaper layers.

Large Appliances

Ensure they are secured and tied well in your truck so they do not lean over the edge when you turn a corner and get dented. I once saw a refrigerator fall out of a truck, which was dented all over.

Lawn Mowers And Snow Blowers

Make sure you have them fastened securely in your truck. I once saw a snow blower fall on the Hi-Way as they did not have the tailgate latched securely. Be extra careful when you box up and move anything to a new location.

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Appearances

Never Think You Know A Person Just By How They Dress

I was shopping in Fareway one day, and a former classmate approached me and said things must be going badly for me. I thought, why would he say that? Then I realized I had my paint clothes on while working on one of my rental properties. I never said anything to him, as I did not think he would have believed me anyway. I read about a wealthy man who dressed badly on purpose to see how people would treat him. One day, one of his employees approached him and said what a disgusting-looking bum and walked away. She had not realized he was her boss, and he later fired her for how she acted. Just because a person does not dress like you do does not mean that he is loved any less by God, and you should act like God does. One businessman spent his vacation on an island in old, comfortable clothing because he was tired of always being dressed in business suits. His business associate did not recognize him, and his associate asked why this luxury resort would take people like him. The business owner heard every word he said and told him he did not know why he had ever taken him on as his business associate. Another friend got hired to fill the associate position.

Appearances Are Not Everything

Some people love to appear as know-it-alls or holier than now or that they are the cats meow. None of us are perfect; the sooner we accept that, the better off we will be. We all fall short of being perfect, as we have sometimes sinned or misbehaved. God knows our actual appearance, as no one can deceive God. God knows what is in our inner soul and if we use it to make the world a better place or if we cause trouble in the world. All of us are born with some defect, and some are more noticeable than others. Never make fun of anyone; your defeat will be much larger than theirs. If someone mentioned your defects, I think you would not like it and feel bad and sad. I have a cat with the tip of one of her ears frozen off, and I love her the same as my other cats.

Homes

Some homes may not look good when you drive by, but their house is immaculate when you enter. We prioritize what we must fix first according to our finances. Also, some homes look lovely when you drive by, but the inside needs lots of work. People are like homes; some look lovely on the outside but not so much on the inside. Make sure you look good inside, show people the inner you, and spread peace, joy, love, and hope to make the world a better place for you having been here. God wants people to have an appearance representing one of God’s followers.

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Cats Have A vast Array Of Personalities

Cats Have A Vast Array Of Personalities

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date January 27, 2025
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The Calm, Cool And Collected Cat

My cat Kohl was always calm and cool. He was even-tempered and had a pleasing personality. He was never moody, and he loved anyone who would come to our house. He would greet the visitor and wait for them to take notice of them, and after he got their attention, he would wait for them to pat him or hold him. He got along fine with any cat and never fought with them. My cat Garfunkel is like that most of the time unless one of my cats nips at him, and then he will return the favor. Addi, one of my next-door cats, never lets any cat upset her as she gets along well with everyone. If your cat’s parents were calm, cool, and collected, most likely, the kittens would also be unless they were feral at some point in their lives.

The Touch Me Not Cats

I have had some of my cats next door for over ten years, and they still do not like to be touched or held. Their father was an outdoor Tom, and their mother was standoffish until she turned 14 and was very loving. It takes quite a while for a feral cat to trust you. Once they do, they are very affectionate cats. You have no idea of what your feral cat may have gone through in their life, as perhaps their owner dumped them or mistreated them. Be very patient and understanding with them. Some cats will not want to be held unless it is on their terms.

Moody Cats

I have had cats be very loving one minute, and the next minute, they will jump up and try to bite me. I think it is because they wanted outdoors, wanted something that they were not receiving, or were just plain jealous of the other cats in the household. I have had moody males and female cats, but on the whole, the females are more moody. It never works to have two alpha female cats in the same household, as they will not let one overpower the other without a lot of hissy fits. It will end up with one of them keeping the other female cat away from you with very well-planned tactics on their part. One cat may break something, but they ensure the other cat stands by the broken object. One day, I caught them in the act, and the cat causing the trouble looked at me like you’re not supposed to see this because I am a little angel.

Timid Cats

Some of my cats are very timid. When they are around me, they may come out or hide. If someone comes to visit, they will hide on top of a cupboard or stay in a heated cat building in the house, etc.

Power Hungry Cats

Winchester and Peter rule the house next door. They stand on guard duty by a window and put Faith in charge when they want to get down for a while. Winchester convinced Faith to rip open a cat treat bag with her claws. After she had done this, he tried to eat, all while I was not looking. I love all of my cats regardless of their personalities. Life would be boring if we all had the same personality type.

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Friendships

Friendships Withstand The Storms In Life

True friendships last forever, and you complement each other in many ways. You are each other’s right hand. Friends stick together even when the terrain is mucky and dirty as you help each other trudge through. Everything is much better with a good friend by your side in life. All friends bring out the best in each other and help you grow in life to accomplish your goals. Suppose you find that one true friend. You will be exceptionally blessed. Friends can set each other’s hearts aglow, and the embers keep shining brightly. Friends help lift you when the storms in life are trying to take you down. I was blessed to have an exceptional friend as she lifted me in ways no one else could. Hang onto all of your golden friends, as they are the ones you can count on when the storms of life are almost overpowering.

Traveling With Friends Is Amazing And Wonderful

Traveling with a friend makes your vacation so much better. What one of you might not notice, the other one will. Traveling with a good friend by your side makes everything seem spectacular and like a dream vacation. Eating out and seeing the sights and events in the area is an experience you can share forever. You will talk about the places you have traveled to until the day that one of you dies, and then their light will shine brightly in your heart. Traveling worldwide broadens your mind and horizons as what you take in, see, and experience stays with you forever.

It Takes Time To Form A Strong Friendship

A friend is someone you can confide in, a good listener, and a caring, compassionate, kind, and trustworthy person. Without trust, a friendship will never form. It takes a while to get to know a person. Once you have connected to them and have formed a strong bond of friendship, you most likely will be friends forever. Friends help each other out and only want the best for each other in life. You can always, without a doubt, count on a true friend to help you out when the going gets too challenging for you to handle alone, and they will be by your side until you take your last breath in life.

I Have Been Blessed To Have The Right People In My Life At The Right Time

Timing is everything sometimes; it may save your life if it comes at the right time. I called a friend once, and luckily, she had not turned off her phone. I called my cousin, and he took me to the hospital, and I went to another hospital, and I am here to tell the tale, luckily. We need many friends as many of them will save our lives in so many different ways, as timing is everything. God brings people into our lives at the right time and place, and God Is our best friend as he laid down his life on the cross so that we be forgiven for our sins and go to heaven with our heavenly father if we genuinely repent from our sins.

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Cat Issues

Now Is The Time To Take My Cat To The Vet

If your cat has been vomiting for over two days, it may be much more than the food not agreeing with them. Your cat could have throat cancer, a tooth infection, a growth in his throat, or another life-threatening illness. If your cat eats a poisonous plant, he may have trouble going to the bathroom or much drooling, possibly trouble walking. If your cat stops eating, this is a sign of a significant problem. Some cats will stop eating when they are close to death or if they have eaten something that is highly poisonous. One of my cats jumped off a countertop and landed wrong because my other cat was right where he wanted to land. Since he did not want to land on my other cat, he broke his leg when he landed. I first thought he had stabbed himself somehow with a table knife that was in my dishpan. He was screaming in pain, and I rushed him to my vet. My vet placed him on the floor, and he knew he had broken his leg. My vet gave him pain meds, and then he set his leg in a cast. It took my cat a long time to realize he could walk again.

Fleas

If your cat keeps scratching himself repeatedly and shaking his head, he most likely has fleas and ear mites. Several treatments can kill the fleas. Ear mite medicine will take care of those pesky ear mites. If one of your cats has ear mites or fleas, all of the cats in your house will have them, and they will all have to be treated. You must wash all your bedding, clothes, and cat bedding and hire an exterminator to spray your home at least twice before you kill them off. You can get fleas from your cat, and you will itch like your cat.

Frostbite

I have seen several cats lose the tips of their ears over the years due to frostbite. If you live in the country or town and care for outdoor cats, ensure they have a shelter out of the wind and have heat. One woman told me she found a cat stuck to the cement by his paws because of ice. She took hot water and freed him from the cement, and he became one of her beloved house cats. I have noticed that some people dump their cats outdoors in the middle of the winter. I adopted two cats that had been placed outside in the winter. An older woman told me her neighbor had done this. I told her to turn her neighbor in for pet abuse. I wonder how they would like to be placed outdoors in the middle of the winter with no shelter.

My Cat’s Eyes Have A Discharge

If your cat’s eyes have discharge, they probably have other issues that may require antibiotics. Some kittens with feline distemper have a lot of discharge from their eyes.

Lethchargic Cat

If your cat does not have his old get-up-and-go and wants to sleep all the time, take him to the vet, as it could be a sign of health issues. If your cat is not acting normally, take him to your vet ASAP, as it could save your beloved feline friend’s life.

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Broaden Your Horizons

Travel

Travel is an excellent way to broaden your horizons. You get to see things that you have read about in books and experience them firsthand. If you live in the States, travel to the different states, and you will be amazed by the beauty of each state. I love the mountains in Colorado and the smell of the crisp air up high in the mountains. Virginia was a lovely state to visit as it holds many historical events that helped shape our nation. Williamsburg, Virginia, has a living history area that you can walk through, and I thoroughly enjoyed that as I love history. I bought a silver cross that a silversmith made. I loved my visit to the New England States in the fall and enjoyed driving in New Hampshire and looking at all the beautiful fall colors. I loved driving along the coast of Maine and eating fresh lobster, crab legs, and lobster bisque soup. I had a wonderful time in Vermont, and I went to a farm that produces pure maple syrup, which is delicious. I had to purchase several bottles that they sent to my home address. Visiting The Vermont Country Store was fun, and I bought several items there. All the states will have something that will excite you, and you will remember what you saw and did in that state forever.

Make Sure You Learn Something New Everyday

Listen to documentaries, read your Bible, start a new hobby, read magazines or books on any nonfiction subject, plan a trip in the winter for the spring or summer, and talk to people. You will be surprised how much you can learn from them. Take any class on any subject you would like to learn more about. Listen to what your elders tell you as you will learn much from them, for they have lived through many different events and will be willing to share their stories with you. Listen closely to them, and you will walk away a better and more knowledgeable person.

Read Your Bible And Devotions

Follow God’s words, and you will notice how God can positively affect your life. Without God by our side, we are nothing. With God by our side, the possibilities are endless. The Bible teaches us life lessons, and yes, they do apply today. Think of how something you read in the Bible or a devotion applies to your everyday living. I have seen how devotion applied to many days in my life. God has always put the right people in my life at the right time. I thank God for my many blessings every day.

Overseas Travel

I have traveled to all of the countries my ancestors came from. I was lucky enough to visit with some of my wonderful relatives, and they treated my friend and me like royalty. I love Switzerland, as I love majestic mountain views and well-maintained buildings. I especially loved the village of Giswal, Switzerland. I could hear the cows ringing their bells in the meadow and see a farmer milking them in the morning. I loved how the village seemed to be untouched by the passage of time as it remained small. The church was beautiful, the cemetery was manicured to perfection, and the graves had a picture of each person who had died on them. In Amsterdam, I walked on the same streets and saw the same houses as my ancestors from the 1600s. I learned a lot about each country, and some people in the towns knew my ancestors’ last names. They told me their vast history, what they did for a living, and much more. Keep broadening your horizons. I saw Manx cats on The Isle Of Man.

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Training Your Feral Cat

Be Patient With Your New Feral Cat

Some feral cats have been tamed and reverted to the wild because a previous owner mistreated them. If your family deserted you, it would take a while to trust anyone again. Some feral cats are born that way because their mother and father are feral cats. Feral cats must depend on what they can catch for food or on good people who feed them. It will take a feral cat a long time to trust you and warm up to you. Feed your new feral cat foods they like, talk to them gently, and interact with them daily. Your new feral cat or cats will probably bite or nip at you, to begin with, as they wonder what is in store for them in a new home. If we were taken to a strange place in a room full of strangers, we would probably not sleep all night and be very apprehensive. Your feral cat feels precisely that way.

Place Your Feral Cats In A Room That Can Be Closed Off

If you give them the full range of your home, they will be scared and hide, and they will remain feral as they have not had time to bond with you. If you keep them in one room, you can bond with them by feeding them and playing cat games, such as having a fish or bird on the end of a string they can go after. Have a litterbox in the room with easy access, a food dish, and a water bowl. Your feral cat may not use the litterbox, but with patience, he will. Never place your cat’s head in an accident, as that is just mean and cruel. Even as humans, we may have an accident on occasion. Make sure you have a cat bed or hammock in the room for them to curl up and feel safe. If you have another cat, they will be able to smell the newcomers under the door, and they will get used to each other this way without any bloodshed. After two weeks have passed, I let the newcomers mingle with my other cats under my supervision to begin with. Once I see that everything is Ok, they get to stay with the rest of my cats.

Cat Food And Cat Treats

Your ferals will get tame quicker if you feed them cat treats they love, and you talk to them gently and never yell at them. If your cat does not like a specific brand of cat food, do not try to make them eat it. A cat will most likely starve before it eats food that it does not like. When switching cat food brands, always make sure the tried and true brand is still available for them to eat. Most pets learn rather quickly not to bite the hand that feeds them.

Talk Gently And Lovingly To Your Once Feral Cat That Is Now Tame

By now, you and your feral cat or cats should have warmed up to each other, and you will have a loving and wonderful pet cat for many years to come. God bless you for saving a cat’s life and giving him a second lease on life.

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