Cat Tales with Laura and Inspirations with Laura

Shopping In A Small Town Not Far From Where You Live

I like to shop in small towns as they are family-owned and operated. They are very friendly and welcoming when you enter their store and offer excellent service with a smile. If I ever have problems with any of my purchases, they make it suitable for me right away, and they remember me and call me by name when I enter their store. I love the small-town atmosphere. I have gotten wonderful deals on items in small towns. Some of their things have been on their shelves for some time, and they never raised their prices like in larger stores. If you have a hard-to-find older tool, go to an old hardware store, and you will find a quality tool. I once found wonderful new furniture in a small town, and they were glad every time they saw me come in. I have been to many small-town bakeries and found goodies that melt in your mouth.

I Love Driving Around The Lake In A Town Not Far From Me

Watching the boats on the lake and seeing the people having a good time is fun. I can see expensive boats and canoes and kayaks. There is a paddle-wheel boat that gives rides around the lake that I love to go on once a year. I love looking at the fancy homes built right next to the lake. The architecture in some of them is unique. I love to grab a coffee from a coffee shop and watch the boat, or people have a fabulous Farmers market in the tow next to the vast. They have giant vegetables, fresh vegetables, baked goods, handmade items, and much more. Their fireworks on the Fourth of July are fantastic. They also have art in the park and antiques sold once a year. They have Christmas by the lake and kite flying in March.

Rejuvenate Your Soul

Taking short drives is suitable as you can get out and enjoy your day with family or friends. Being cooped up in your house is not suitable for your frame of mind. You can get a different perspective if you stop and smell the roses. As the old saying goes, all work and no play makes Jack dull. Get out with people often, as you will never regret what you did. Travel and unravel and find new inner peace. You can learn a great deal by traveling, even if it is just a short drive, not more than 150 miles from home. You will be amazed by all the treasures you find daily while living your life to its fullest potential. Ride your bike in the great outdoors or your convertible with the wind flying through your hair. I love to travel and shop in small towns. Find Your place that you will repeat going to over and over again.

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Paradise Lost

Paradise Lost In Travel

One woman was on vacation in Europe, riding in a self-driving taxi that would not let her out of the car until it ran out of gas. The car kept driving her around the area she wanted to see for 6 hours. She was livid once she finally got out of the taxi from Hell. She had a limited number of days while traveling abroad, and she lost almost a whole day in the cab that would not stop until it had no gas in its tank. If you are enjoying yourself on vacation and get robbed, it ruins the whole vacation forever for you in that area. We almost got stuck in a Motel from the famous movie years ago. We asked for a different room, and then everything was beautiful, how a vacation should and can be. Be always careful and alert while traveling, and learn to expect the unexpected, which can be fantastic or a complete disaster.

Paradise Lost Because You Did Not Follow The Rules

God told Adam and Eve not to eat from the fruit tree. They disobeyed and ate from the tree anyway. They then became knowledgeable about the ways of the World. They could have lived in Eden, the land of Paradise, forever if they had not eaten the forbidden fruit. Humans always have to try to go after the forbidden fruit now and then, and it can lead to financial ruin, the end of relationships, friendships, and God’s trust, which is the worst. Some people try to make money illegally, which will get the best of them when it is all said and done. They may have to spend their entire lives in prison for their crimes. Work hard and earn your money, and you will have a great sense of accomplishment that you can support and make a living for yourself and your family. “Trust and obey, for there is no other way to be Happy with Jesus but to trust and obey.” God will always lead you on the right path to a happy, blessed, and fulfilled life if you let him into your life and follow his teachings.

If You Do Not Have Your Health, You Do Not Have Your Wealth

When you are young and strong and healthy, you have the World and all it has to offer in your hands. A young person can accomplish many things in one day quickly and successfully. You can run and not run out of breath and efficiently lift heavy objects. As we age, we cannot accomplish what we used to be able to do in one day. We must write a smaller to-do list of what we must do today. Good health never comes to some people in their entire lifetime. Some people are born with heart defects, cancer, congenital disabilities, etc. They do not complain, and they make the best of their situation. God will help us with all kinds of health battles, and some of us can serve God and others better after health problems have awakened us. Paradise is different for all of us. Paradise is all around us if we look for it, and some people never see Paradise in anything as they only see negativity.

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Sickly Cats

Runny Eyes

If your cat has runny or dirty eyes, they have some illness or disease that is causing that. It could be that another cat scratched them by their eye, or they have the human form of a cold. A healthy cat should have bright and clear eyes.

Sneezing

One of my cats keeps having sneezing fits, and they are allergic to pollen in the air and grass clippings. Some cats will sneeze if they are asthmatic or have an allergy or cold. If your cat keeps sneezing to the point of vomiting or can hardly breathe, take them to your local Vet ASAP.

Bad Hair Day

A cat’s hair will look mated and unkept when they are sick. Older cats are not agile enough to clean their rear very well, and the hair around their bottom might need a good cleaning by you. Try to brush out matted hair and bath cats that have dirty rears so they look, smell, and feel better.

Sleep All Day

If your cat is lethargic and wants to sleep constantly, they are not feeling well. If they do not perk up shortly, take them in for a complete checkup. Their diet may lack essential vitamins, minerals, and more. If your cat is tired all of the time, he may have a significant illness that is attacking his body. Take them to your Vet for a complete blood workup.

Vomiting Cat

Your cat may have eaten something wrong. Your cat may eat a poisonous plant or drink some toxic substance. Cats can vomit food if they eat it too fast. Some cats have trouble digesting their food and need special pills for that. Take your cat to your Vet if he vomits, as it is not normal unless he ate some spoiled food. He could be poisoned or have food poisoning from defective cat food.

Your Cat Starts Limping

Your cat may have been bitten in the leg by a wild animal or fallen off of something very high. Check your cat’s paw and see if you can spot a thorn or something in the pad that would cause him to limp. Your cat could have arthritis and need medicine to help alleviate his pain. Look your cat over and make sure he did not break his leg. If it broke, your cat had to get his leg set at your Vet.

Loss Of Weight Quickly

A sudden weight loss is a sign of a dangerous illness. My cat lost weight and was diagnosed with lung cancer in about six months. I had to have him put to sleep. I had another anemic cat that I had put to sleep. One of my cats had mouth, throat, and ear cancer, and I had to put him to sleep at 13.

Sudden Changes In Your Cats Behavior

Any sudden changes in how your cat acts typically cause concern and a visit to your Vet for a complete checkup and blood workup. I hope you and your cat have many blissful, healthy, and happy days ahead of you.

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Your Reputation Is On The Line

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date September 15, 2023
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Has Someone Tried To Impersonate You On The Internet?

Maybe they said negative things about you that were not true. They may have displayed nasty stuff to your friends or followers online. Trying to prove who you are can be frustrating and tiring. Restoring your reputation as someone tried to ruin or destroy your good name takes a lot of effort. The party that does this does not care about anyone or anything except themselves. All of us should do constructive things with our time and not hurt others. Lift people up and praise them, and do not be jealous, for you have no idea what they have had to endure to get to where they are today. Honest work and effort make for a person that people will respect and look up to. If you open a wrong message or link, your life can be turned upside down on the internet. Facebook has impostures that can ruin your business account and more.

God And Your Reputation

If you make a promise to God, you better go through with it, as I would never want to lose God’s trust in me. The saying in the bible is: “Trust And Obey, For There is No Other Way To Be Happy in Jesus But To Trust And Obey.” Being in good standing with God is a beautiful feeling that fills you with joy, happiness, and love. God relies on us to keep our promises to him as we can help spread his good works to the masses. God watches you, and he remembers what you do. Go in his name and act as he does; you cannot go wrong, and your reputation with God will blossom and grow.

Restoring Your Reputation, Once It Has Been Lost Is Very Hard Indeed

If you take advantage of someone or something, it will haunt you for many years. Gaining back the trust of a Dear friend can rip you to shreds even if you did not do anything at all. If your friend thinks you are guilty of something but can not prove that you did not have anything to do with it, they have presumed you guilty as charged. My friend finally found her money in her billfold, and I was in good standing with her again, which was a wonderful feeling.

Nasty Rumors

Unfortunately, if someone spreads rumors about you, someone will want to believe it and run with it. People ask their friends if they heard such and such about you know who. They have turned a tiny little thing into an avalanche that keeps piling up with more and more tidbits of untrue stories. The truth is too dull for people, so they have to make a mountain out of a molehill. They never once think about what they would do if someone told falsehoods about them and spread it around like a raging forest fire. Loose lips sink ships with speculation and lies. If you cannot say anything good about someone, do not say anything at all, and remember to lift people and inspire them to do great things with their lives that will help others for many years to come.

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Cat Food And Cat Litter

Cat Food

Cats can be very fussy when it comes to their cat food preference. My cats like only one brand of cat food. They like various kinds of cat treats. If your store runs out of your brand of cat food, put the new brand in a dish next to their favorite cat, and the transition should go smoothly. Some cats will refuse to eat if they cannot get their way to the food their heart desires. Give them some tuna canned in water or one of their favorite cat foods until your store gets their food in stock. Cats have a way of getting what they want in life. I buy cat food without many fillers, ash, or byproducts. Buy the best cat food that you can afford for your feline friend, as it will add to their nine lives. Poor cat food can cause cancer, your cat to vomit, and bad-looking fur. Give your cat treats that help clean the tartar off of their teeth. A healthy, well-fed cat will have a bright, shiny coat and sparkling clear eyes. Your cat will thank you for many years when she is fed the best and pampered.

Cat Litter

There are many brands of cat litter on the market to choose from. I used the old-fashioned clay litter in flat plastic litter boxes, which worked well. My favorite brand is Tidy Cats. I use the Tidy cats’ litter in my automatic litter boxes. If I use the heavy-weight one, I have to put half the litter in the litter box so as not to burn out the motor. The lightweight litter works best for automatic litter boxes. I also like Arm and Hammer litter as it has good solid clumps that do not fall apart. I have used various brands of lightweight kitty litter in the automatic litter boxes, but Tidy Cats gets a paw up every single time. My cat Conrad gets an asthmatic attack from the glade-scented tidy cats. My cats also like to use litter with crushed walnut hulls. I have used cornlitter, wheat, newspaper, crystal, and others they did not care for. Cats like having a clean and fresh-smelling litter box, or some other area in your home could become a litter box, like your house plant or an empty box. When your cat gets older, you will need a litterbox on your main floor as your cat will not feel like going up and down the steps to the litter box. Get a litter box low to the ground so she can get in and out quickly with no trouble. The older your cat gets, the more often she will have to go, just like we do as we age. Do not scold a cat because it did not arrive at the litterbox on time. You will be in the same predicament sometime in your lifetime. Our cats want to please us, and we should try to please them with good food and a clean litter box. I hope you and your cat live in purrfect harmony.

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Put Your Best Foot Forward

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date September 8, 2023
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How Do You Present Yourself To Others

If you come across as a know-it-all, people will not care to be around you for as long as no one on earth knows it all. If you are standoffish or try to take control of every situation, people will try to avoid you. Do not pretend to be something you are not; people will immediately see through your false presentation. Be yourself and do not put on aires. People love to be around a person that is genuine and sincere. Be kind, compassionate, caring, loving, joyful, and a joy for others to be around. Practice what you preach. If you say you will do something for someone, go through with it and do not leave them worrying and upset.

Church And Your Relationship With God

God knows if you try to put your best foot forward. If you go through the motions in church and want to be seen in church, you have lost the whole point of attending church. Church is a place to worship God and be with your church family. Listen attentively to your Minsister’s sermon and see how you can put his sermon to use in your week. Thank God for the many blessings he has given you in your life. Pray to God to help heal sick and ill people you know and those you do not know. Prayers get answered and remember to pray for someone every day. If you do not have a good relationship with God, now is the time to start. Ask God to forgive you for your sins and tell him that you want to be a child of God in good standing by truly repenting from your sins from the past.

How Do You Want People To Remember You When You Are Gone?

I want people to remember me as being kind, loyal, friendly, caring, loving, compassionate, and trying to help others to the best of my ability. I hope they will remember that I love cats and other animals. I love living in the country and try to be a good steward of the land and the animals on the farm. I used to enjoy having rental homes and keeping them up. I enjoyed painting, doing minor repairs, cutting down and trimming trees, staining the decks, and visiting with my tenants. I have had extra good tenants and bad tenants over the year. One tenant would bring me lemonade while I did repair work on a scorching day. I became excellent friends with some of my tenants over the years. Some of my tenants would work with me on repair work, and I would pay them for helping me. I have eaten out with some of my tenants over the years. I hope people remember that I care about others and their well-being. God bless all the wonderful people that have come into my life over the years. I love country living and all that it has to offer. I will serve God forever.

Random Acts of Kindness

Random Acts Of Kindness

Help Someone In Need

If someone is hungry, buy a meal for them. Offer to take them to a restaurant where you eat and let them order whatever they want within reason. If you see someone who could use clothing, give them some new clothing you have not worn because you lost or gained weight. Put some new socks or T-shirts in your vehicle and hand them out to people who seem down on their luck. I went to a bakery once, and I gave the tenth person who came in some money, and I told them it was a gift from God and my church. I have given strangers in a park money, and I told them it was from my church and God. Helping people makes you happy, and it makes them happy too. In traveling, I gave people the candy I had just purchased as they had not eaten all day, and they said God bless you. Put a smile on someone’s face today who needs something extra special. Never give a gift to someone you do not like, as they will not appreciate receiving it either. Treat everyone as God treats them, and then you cannot go wrong. In the winter, give coats, hats, gloves, and mittens to the mission drive that will help keep people warm in winter’s long, cold days.

Cleaning And Household Supplies

If someone has a fire or has lost everything in some disaster, they will need everything, for they have lost everything. Cleaning supplies are necessary to clean up after floods and sanitize things. People will need good used bedding, towels, furniture, TVs, small appliances, large appliances, desks, books, cell phones, bedroom furniture, couches, chairs, pots and pans, and more. Most of us have extra things that we can donate to people who have suffered from disasters. Give good used coffee makers, blenders, food processors, vacuum cleaners, and more. Put yourself in the other person’s shoes and think, how would I feel if I lost everything overnight? You would pray that God would send the right person at the right time to help you return to normalcy.

Lend A Hand

I like some new volunteer programs where teenagers help older adults mow, shovel, and paint their homes. The teenagers who can drive will pick up and deliver groceries to them. Some will help them cook at least one good meal a day and help them take their medicine. Older people in my area pay $25.00 an hour for help from cleaning people. They cannot afford the $25.00 an hour as they only made $1.25 an hour when they started working, and the most they got paid yearly just before their retirement was $22,000.00 a year. Some have to pay for their medicine or food as they cannot afford both. Nursing Homes Are pricy at $9000.00 for only one month of care. Those figures don’t work when your top pay was $22,000.00 a year. Seniors need all the volunteers they can get as the cost of living has gone through the roof for them and others. Remember, you will be old much quicker than you think.

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Never Give Up Hope

You Will Get Back On Solid Ground

Years ago, I rode my motorcycle on a gravel road by my house. A large truck came along and forced me to the side of the gravel road, where the gravel was loose and moist. My motorcycle started to slip and almost went down in the ditch. I used all my strength, and I managed to pull the motorcycle back up on solid ground. I thought my motorcycle would be ruined if it fell into the ditch, and that gave me the extra power that I needed at that moment in time. God will provide you with extra power when you need it the most. Pray for God to help you return to solid ground when all seems lost. God will help you when you truly need him to.

Hope Springs Eternal

We always hope for the best, even in the face of adversity. If we did not have hope, all would be lost. We hope our children will have a better life than we have. Hope makes one want to get up in the morning. We expect a new day will be on the horizon, giving us great joy and comfort. God gives us hope for a bright future after our life is over. We hope we will be in heaven with God and our loved ones. The springtime gives us hope as many new baby animals are born, young plants start to flourish, and flowers bloom. Springtime offers new beginnings and many blessings.

Lost And Found

When we lose something valuable, we worry and fret that we will never see it again. One time I lost a set of keys and found them stuck on the side of my recliner. I am always happy when I find a long-lost tool. I thought I had lost a bracelet years ago, and I looked high and low for it to see it stuck on a piece of thread in my pocket. I was extra happy that evening. I had a lost pet for one week, and she finally came home, and I was elated. Most of the time, your lost item will be found. Most people will be honest and return a billfold to its rightful owner. If a child of God is Lost and Found, God is overjoyed that one of his flock returned to him.

Down On Your Luck

If you are down and out, pray to God for guidance and help. Do not be afraid to go to a church and ask for help. If you are truly hungry and need food, go to your local food bank. If you see someone down and out, offer to buy a meal for them or a coat. If they are homeless, try to find a shelter for them to stay at. You never know in life; you may be a homeless person on the street someday and how you would want to be treated. Never take your position in life for granted, as it could change in a heartbeat. Be kind, helpful, compassionate, and caring, and give people hope for a better tomorrow.

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Raising Hogs On A Farm In The 60’s

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date August 28, 2023
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We Had Feeder Pigs

I remember my Father making slop for the hogs, and oh, how they Dearly loved that mixture of grain and minerals. The hogs were Durocs, Hampshires, Chester Whites, and more. The pigs would chase each other around the buildings and have fun playing together. We had a culvert under the road where the hogs could run to the old-fashioned small pig buildings or back to the new hog house. One day, when I came home from school, two hogs escaped through a broken board by the creek. I threw some corn in the middle of the hog house floor and then rounded up the hogs. I got one pigback through the broken board. I fastened two boards together with nails since I could not find one long enough. I gathered the other pig and placed him in the middle of the hog house. My Father never did replace that board. He left it there for years. He was proud of my ingenuity. We had electric water throughs for them to drink from. We also had a mixer meal and made our feed for the hogs.

Sows And Piglets

We had sows and piglets in our old barn. We had hog dishes and a heated water container for them to drink out of in the winter months. It was tough to separate the piglets from the sows. The Mother pigs were very protective of their piglets. We put the Mother pig in the bucket of our tractor, had her piglets in front of her, and placed them all in their new locations. You cannot leave the piglets with their Mother too long, or she will accidentally roll over on some and kill them.

Alice And Jerry

They were two runt baby pigs that I raised. Alice was a Duroc, and Jerry was a Hampshire pig. They grew quickly with my care. They were in a container in our home until they got big enough to survive outdoors. I became very attached to them and had to take them to market, but I knew that farm animals were used to feed people. My Father gave me the money for them, and I put it in the bank.

Feeder Pigs That We Purchased That Had Been Eating Acorns

We purchased some feeder pigs from a friend. The pigs had been living in the woods eating acorns. The pigs were very lean, but it did not take long for them to fatten up, and we took them to market. I would ride with my Father to the market. I never went inside to see how the pigs were killed or butchered, which I am thankful for.

Bored Pigs

Once, all of our feeder pigs were jumping at one gate only, and they would have knocked it down eventually. I rounded up some corn from the grain bin and threw it on the concrete in several places, and they all calmed down, and that never happened again. Pigs will bite off each other tails if they are bored. We purchased some old bowling balls, and watching the pigs pushing them around with their snot and feet was fun. I liked to help take care of the livestock on our farm.

God Is Everywhere

Nature

When I look at a bright new morning, I know God made it possible for me to see a sunny new morning. God has made majestic mountains for us to enjoy. God has put all the living creatures on the planet for us to enjoy and something to eat for nourishment. I love listening to birds sing when I put bird food and fresh water out for them. My cats purr when I pat them on the head; they are excellent company for me. We have rain to make the crops grow and flourish. I love nature. I know it can be unpredictable and scary at times, but it still adds to the beauty of the World. God has provided us with many wonderful and beautiful things to enjoy while alive on earth.

Small Children

I love to hear small children laugh with joy and awe as they take in the wonders of the World within which they live. Parents are blessed to have a part of them live on after dying. Parents love their children Dearly, and most parents would do anything to save their child from death or tragedy. Children tend to take on the characteristics of their parents in how they talk or act. Parents will say she is the apple of my eye. Parents love to teach their children what they have learned over the years. Children are a true blessing from God. Children should be worshipped by their parents and never attacked verbally or made fun of, for any parent like that has not followed God’s teachings. I was blessed with loving and very caring parents who loved me Dearly.

Songs

God is heard in sweet, soft music that calms and smooths the soul. Religious music is praising God for all the many blessings he has given you in your lifetime. I hear God calling me in certain songs as they apply to my daily life. I love the songs Go Tell It On The Mountain, Amazing Grace, and many more. Next time you sing a religious song in church, listen to God as he calls out to you.

Time With Friends And Family

God gave us good friends to help us through the rough spots and make the happy areas much more enjoyable. Good friends will always be there for you through thick and thin. A good friend can make the darkest of days seem bright and cheery. Keep a good relationship with your brothers and sisters, as your parents always wanted all of you to be close, help each other, and remember the fun times growing up together. Parents want their children to love each other and watch out for each other. God does not like division in families or any relationship. United, you stand, and divided, you fall. Treat everyone as you would want to be treated. Pray for your brothers and sisters every day. Never go to bed angry at someone. Count your many blessings every day and sing praises to God. Pray for every one of your loved ones every night.