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What You Eat And What You Feed Your Pets Determines You And Yours Pets Overall Longevity

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date August 16, 2026
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Eat Responsibly

You become what you put into your body. If you eat only junk food, your body will rust out and become junk like a car in the junkyard. You will develop arthritis and not be able to move around well. You will most likely have some digestive issues as well. You may become short of breath after only a few steps, as being overweight puts a big strain on the heart and muscles. A person may want to sleep a lot, as junk food deprives the body of the nutrients found in fresh fruits, vegetables, and lean protein sources such as fish, turkey, or chicken. Please don’t take a whole bag of chips into the area where you watch TV; you may end up eating it all. Put ten chips in a dish and allow yourself only that many. Do not overfeed your pets, as they will develop the same problems that you can. Feed your pets weight-management food if they get pudgy. Do not give your pets too many extra treats.

Pre Diabetes Eating

Eat lean meats and avoid sweets, carbs, potatoes, and pasta. Eat fish, chicken, and turkey, and lots of broccoli, green beans, avocados, and leafy greens. Good fruits to eat are blueberries, raspberries, and ten grapes. If you do eat an apple, make sure you have a slice of cheese with it to slow the release of sugar into your body. You can eat two squares of dark chocolate, not milk chocolate. Do not put many condiments on your food. Only drink half a glass of milk at a time, as it has more carbs than you think. Stop soft drinks altogether. Drink Propel or Hint water if you do not like plain water. Have coffee or tea without sweeteners. Do not eat any desserts, as they are high in sugar. You may not want to stop eating some of your favorite foods, but look at it this way: do I want to live longer or die from diabetes that might not be treatable at some point? You may lose a limb, toe, leg, or your eyesight. Determination to live helps you conquer those cravings. Eggs are an excellent source of protein. I add mushrooms, spinach, or kale, and a slice of cheese to any omelets that I make.

No Processed Foods

If you cannot pronounce the ingredients in your food choice, do not buy it at the grocery store. Never buy foods with artificial ingredients or guar gum, certain oils, sucrose, food coloring, and lots of preservatives.

Fast Foods

If you must eat fast food, go for a turkey, chicken, or roast beef sandwich and do not eat the bun. Please do not order a hamburger; I am almost sure they will not use a lean hamburger. Skip those greasy fries, as it is hard to digest the fat thay they fry them in. I watched a TV program where they used that same grease for a month before throwing it out of the fryer. You can order a lettuce salad at some fast food restaurants with some meat in it of your choice. Think before you put that food in your body and your pets’ bodies, as your lives depend on it.

Life With Cats By Your Side

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date August 9, 2026
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Cats Make Very Good Pets

Cats are very pleasant creatures to have around. Cats have been proven to lower your blood pressure. Humans form a close bond with their pets. Cats seem to sense if you are feeling down or are sick. Cats will lie down next to you and purr, which relaxes you and helps you feel better. Cats do not need to be taken for walks like a dog and are a safer pet for older people, as you do not have to worry about falling on the ice in your old age and maybe breaking a hip. Most landlords will allow a cat in the house if it is fixed and declawed, whereas it is harder to rent a place if you have a large dog. Cats will meet you at the door as they recognize your footsteps from a long distance due to their hearing abilities. Our cats are constantly observing us, as we are like their TV set. Cats learn your routine quickly and become acclimated to it. My cats will watch some of the TV shows that I watch; otherwise, they will take a nap then. My cats take turns sleeping on my lap when I am reading or watching TV. If you do have a small dog, most cats seem to get along well with smaller dogs, and they may even play together. I had a Siamese cat that became friends with my pet hamsters and a parakeet. If pets are raised together when they are young, they will remain friends for life.

Cats Never Seize To Amaze Me

Cats are highly intelligent creatures, as they can remember a former owner for ten years by their voice or footsteps. A cat’s brain is 98% similar to ours. Their eyesight and hearing far surpass ours, making them excellent hunters and huntresses. Cats are one of the most agile creatures because of their spine, which lets them twist and turn quickly in the air and generally land on their feet. Cats will also teach their friends how to open a latched door so they can get out. Cats can solve puzzles, get cat treats, and learn tricks if they want to.

My First Cat Introduction Was When I Was In A Baby Stroller

I have loved cats ever since I saw my first gray colored kitten. My grandfather found one on our farm when I was about two, and then I bonded with the cat forever. Her name was Flossie, and she had many beautiful kittens throughout the years. In her golden years, she went out to the field where my father was working, and she died in an area where he was working. She came out to the field to die next to someone she loved. My father buried her in the spot where she died in the field.

Cats Bring Out The Best Qualities in a Person

Cats are very kind and caring, and people who have them in their lives tend to be kind and caring. Cats love their owners deeply, and they mourn their passing as we mourn our dear pets, because pets are family too. God bless our cats for the love they show for us every single day. Take care of your dear feline friends through all of life’s stages.

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What Life Is Really All About

What Life is Really All About ?

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date August 7, 2026
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Spend Quality Time With God Every Day

Thank God for all the blessings he has given you in your life. Thank God in all of your prayers. God knows what is best for you, but it may take time to give it to you. Never ask God for trivial things that are unnecessary in your life or the life of others. Make time for prayer, read a daily devotion, and reflect on how that devotion will fit into your day. Most likely, a part of the devotion fits into your day, even in some small way. God wants you to reach out to him with your concerns and thoughts, as he can guide you at every stage of your life. God knows you better than you know yourself, and with him by your side, you can accomplish much in your life that will please God and help others on their journey. God loves kind, compassionate, and caring people who help others without expecting anything. God is a good Samaritan, and you should also be. Read your Bible from cover to cover. The Bible guides us on the type of life we should be living through its teachings, and how the lives of those from the Bible still apply to us today and will forever apply to all those who walk on earth.

We Are On Earth To Learn Something New Every Day That Will Benefit Us And Others, Friendships, Spend Time With Loved Ones

Be kind to those who cross the same path as you. Help someone in need by giving them food, clothing, gas money, advice, and cheering people on. Treat your friends with respect and understanding, be there for each other, and spend quality time together. Don’t forget to tell friends you love them, as one day it may be too late to tell them. Go to a Bible study group and read the books they suggest, and you will learn a lot about how to treat people as you would want to be treated. Enriching the mind also enriches your soul. Spend time with your spouse and children. Travel together as a family, as children grow up quickly. Your children will have fond childhood memories of what you did and what they saw on your travels. Travel with a dear friend, and you will genuinely have fond memories of everything you saw and did on your trips. Travel with your spouse; what one of you does not notice or remember, the other will. Eat at fine restaurants and enjoy yourself, as you only go around once in this World unless you are reincarnated, but that would still not be the same. Travel and enjoy the native foods of each country and visit with the people, and you will soon notice that they want the same things as we do in our lives wherever we may live in the World. Read many books in your lifetime and do many things to enrich your mind and share that knowledge with others so that they may blossom and shine in their lives.

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Find Things To Do That make You Happy

Find Things To Do That Make You Happy

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date July 30, 2026
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If Something Does Not Make You Happy, Do Not Do It

If you belong to a group that upsets you and doesn’t support your mindset, leave that group. You must think of yourself as someone who wants to stay healthy and strong. Belonging to a group just for the sense of belonging is not worth it. The group you belong to should lift you up and not put you down or make little snotty comments and laugh at you. If you do not like sewing and someone wants you to sew for them, do not be afraid to say no.

I Love Being Out In Nature

I enjoy riding a bike and being out in the great outdoors. Bike riding is an excellent form of exercise, especially if you have an e-bike for a little added boost to keep you going and reduce the strain on your joints. A padded seat is another excellent addition that improves your biking experience. I love watching birds and other animals in the great outdoors. I love the start of a brand new day and watching the sun come up in the early morning. Nature inspires me to get more things done in one day.

Maybe You Have Something You Like To Collect

It is always a thrill when you find something new to add to your collection. I collect cross necklaces. If I am on a trip, I will buy one that I like in the state or country I am visiting. I look in the windows and see if they have anything that I do not have in my collection. Crosses do not take up much space and are easy to wrap up and take with you. I also like cats, so I buy books about cats or figurines. If collecting makes you happy, collect.

I Love To Blog

Blogging is a way to express your feelings about what you love in your life and to inspire others in their life adventures. I love writing about how to keep a cat healthy and happy. I have been writing inspirations with Laura since I took a lay ministry course. Having a close relationship with God is the most essential thing that you can do with your life, for without God in your life, you are nothing at all. I love writing about my travel adventures and the places where I have eaten exceptional meals. Blogging helps others by allowing you to share ideas and solutions to problems we may all encounter now and then. I love reading blog posts that inspire me to try new things or explore new areas, read about the places they have traveled to, or explore fun small-town shopping adventures, as I love small-town shopping adventures myself.

If Something Does Not Fit In Your Life, Stop Doing It

Life is way too short to do something that doesn’t fit with what you want to do with ypour life. Perhaps an activity you loved years ago no longer fits into your life. Do things that help others, and you grow and be happy and content with your life throughout the years.

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Cats And Adventures

The Wondering Cats

I have had many cats that wandered off throughout the years. Most of my cats would return home after they saw that the grass was not greener on the other side of the fence. I had one cat in the other house that I would give to my grandmother when we saw her next time. She stayed in the house with no problems for two months, and then she managed to get the screen out of the screen door. She was gone for a whole week, and then I went to the other house, and there she was as if nothing had happened whatsoever. I had several Toms that would take off as all tomcats do. One returned home with one leg missing and another one returned home blind. They both lived for a long time after that. Most of the Toms returned home with maybe a few battle scars. My oldest outdoor Tom lived to be 18, and the oldest outdoor female cat was 18 also. One of my cats went to live with the neighbors, who made her an indoor cat and took her with them when they moved. I never told them she had been my cat. I think she loved their young daughter.

Cats And Their Companions

My outdoor cats have made friends with various creatures over the years. One of my cats made friends with our dog and pet goat, and they would go out hunting together and on long walks together. One lady herded them home to our place, except for the cat, as she came back on her own terms. I have seen cats with a raccoon, an opossum, and even a skunk. I had one cat that liked mice, as he was raised at a Vet’s office. The Vet had trained him not to kill mice, as he might kill someone’s pet mouse. A bird raised one cat as a kitten, and she liked birds all of her life. I adopted a cat whose owners had pet birds, and she dearly loved birds, so we adopted a parakeet, and she would sit by its cage every day and listen to him sing. She truly grieved at his passing. We had two Samoyed dogs that liked cats to a certain degree, but they were not to be trusted if left alone with cats. The female Samoyed learned to love all cats after one gave her a good hard slap in the nose with his claws extended. The other dog was a Samoyed and a Great Pyrenees, and he never did become a cat lover. All of our other dogs throughout the years learned to leave cats alone.

Cats Are Too Curious At Times

We had one that climbed up to the top of the barn roof, but she did come down eventually. I had another cat climb to the very top of a very tall tree; she climbed and slid back down to safety. Some cats are too courageous and get into horrible fights with other cats or creatures when they should have backed away. Hope you and your cats stay safe with all of your adventures.

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God Calms Your Soul

Walk With God

If you walk with God every day, you will be calmer and at ease. I end my night by thanking God for my many blessings. I was blessed with wonderful parents, family, and friends, and with the opportunity to travel to wonderful places with them. Life moves very fast, so take time to thank God for where he has taken you and for being here to add more to your life’s story. Get out with the people you love and go to the places that you love often. A wonderful marriage is also a blessing as each spouse uplifts and supports the other through good and bad times. You can talk about your day’s activities with your spouse and enjoy having a dear friend and the love of your life in one person. Any person who uplifts you and is always there for you is someone to keep in your life, unless they constantly ask for money or try to manipulate you. No one should ever take advantage of anyone. God is the solid rock, and all other ground is sinking sand, so stay close to God all of your life.

God And My Day

I think about God every day and whether I am being a good disciple. I try to do what I think God would want me to do. We should worship God on Sunday and not let other activities get in the way. God has made many wonderful creatures for us to take care of, and he has provided cattle, pigs, chickens, turkeys, and other animals for us to eat. We should treat all of God’s creatures humanely and with respect. I love the sound of baby chicks, sheep baaing, and cows mooing. I love to eat fresh garden vegetables. I think of the genetic makeup that God put into the seeds that produce such wonderful foods for us. I thoroughly enjoy working in the great outdoors, tending to newly planted trees, feeding birds, mowing the yard, weed-whacking, painting, staining the deck, and so much more.

God And Music

When it rains, and we hear thunder and lightning, it is kind of like a musical storm. Talking to God is like music: it calms your soul, gives your day more rhythm, and helps you accomplish more because you are content with yourself. I like to listen to classical music, both old and more modern. Birds sing, and they sing a chorus to communicate with each other. We all have a chorus in our lives if we take time to listen.

A Calm Soul

A calm soul can get a lot done in a short amount of time. A troubled soul feels down and defeated. We must try to find out why our soul is troubled, whether one feels guilty, left out, not respected, abandoned, clinging to the past, or not willing to move forward in their life. God can help you move forward in your life if you place all your care and comfort in his loving care, as God has compassion and kindness, and he wants all to have a calm soul.

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Pace Your Day

Do Not Do Too Much In One Day

Set a time limit for a particular project, and if it is not going according to schedule, please rest and try again later. I generally start with an easier project, then go back to the more complex one and finish it. If you do everything from A to Z in one day, you will be so worn out the next that you won’t be able to get anything done or just a little.

Take Time To Relax Every Day

Read a book, go for a bike ride, take a nap, go out with a friend for lunch, or sit in your easy chair and watch TV for a while. After you have been out with a friend, you are more motivated to get more done when you get back home. I like to water my trees when it is cooler outside and before all the no-see-ums wake up to bite and annoy you. One can sit on a bucket while watering their trees with the hose. God rested on the 7th day after creating the World and all the creatures on earth. Rest rejuvenates the soul, and the mind can think more clearly after a good rest.

Pace Yourself In A Race

If you start out running way ahead of the pack and exhaust yourself, you will not have enough stamina left to get across the finish line. A racehorse that wins a race is not the one that starts in front; it is generally one just a little bit farther behind that can get across the finish line because it has enough lung capacity left and stamina to get across the finish line. Remember, in challenges, one player keeps competing against others after resting for a while. At the end, the two top winners compete against each other, and to the victor go the spoils.

Take Time To Stop And Smell The Roses Every Day

All work and no play is not good for man nor beast. We need to take a break while working to eat, drink, and unwind for a little while. Go out for coffee or food with a friend, as that is a good way to pace your day, relax, and have a good time. Go for a drive in the country. I know a good Amish store with lots of baked goods and delicious candy, where you can restock your supplies and relax, too. I go to Kwik Star to get gas, groceries, coffee, and a warm sandwich to go. Ride your bike to the grocery store, and you can get exercise and any essential groceries you need. Walk to a store with your friends if it is not too far away to buy whatever you need.

Do you like sports?

Play a game outdoors with your friends when the weather is nice. In the winter months, watch a hockey match indoors or watch a football game. You could go to the park and play Frisbee golf, tennis, kickball, basketball, and baseball. I like to watch a curling match every so often. The Olympic Games are always exciting to watch.

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Well Cared For Cats Live Longer Happy Lives

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date July 19, 2026
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Food And Water

Give your cat fresh water twice a day or more if the weather is extremely hot. Ensure that you give your cat the right kind of cat food and the right amount for their size or health issues. I want cat food with no byproducts or fillers of any kind. I also give my cats wet cat food, as it helps maintain good kidney health, since cats need more moisture in their diets. My cats love Pumpkin cat food, which is good for digestive issues or diarrhea. They like squeeze-up treats and cat treats that have good, healthy ingredients. My cats like dried chicken now and then. Stainless steel dishes are easier to clean, and cats cannot claw into them like plastic bowls. Plastic toxins will leach from the bowls, and your cat will ingest the harmful chemicals in the plastic. Glass bowls can harbor harmful bacteria, as can clay or baking dishes. Clean bowls and dishes daily to prevent a nasty gray or brown buildup that can kill your cat over time.

Cats And Bedding

I purchased a cooling mat for my cats, and Winchester discovered it ASAP. He knew a good thing when he saw it. My cats got all-new, clean towels today and one perfect box from Chewy.com that held one of their beds, which I covered with a towel. I put two or three tightly tied plastic bags over their beds, then place a nice, fluffy, clean towel on top of them, which they love. I vacuum the towers and cat hammocks very often.

Cats Need To Visit A Veterinarian At Least Once A Year

Your cats need regular checkups and shots just as we do at doctor appointments. Coughs and sneezes can lead to pneumonia quickly if left untreated. Bumps or lumps may be cancerous, and your Vet may be able ot remove it and save your cat’s life. Cats have various ailments just as we do, and if caught early, your cat may live out all of their nine lives. Teeth cleaning is a must if your cat has a lot of tartar on his teeth, as it can lead to heart disease.

Cats Need To Be Out Of Drafty Areas

Garfunkel does not like any cold air to touch him. He prefers to sleep in a cool place where the air conditioner does not blow on him. Outdoor cats need a nice, warm, and cozy place in the winter months, or they can lose the tips of their ears, get distemper, respiratory problems, and much more. My outdoor cat was in a heated building with heated cat beds. My cast and the ones next door have a furnace in the house to keep them cozy and toasty on those long winter months when the wind is howling.

Grooming

Comb out or brush your cat’s coat for a soft, silky, luscious coat. Cats love to be brushed or combed if you do it gently, with love and concern for your cat’s comfort. I like the metal combs made for cats and the brush with fine metal bristles and a lever that releases the fur after you are done brushing your dear feline friends.

Keep Their Minds Active

Cats love cat toys that make them think. Mine likes treat balls, circle toys, catnip mice, cat balls, and jumping for a fish on the end of a string toy. My cats figured out how to open the compartments on a cat treat board and eat their catch of the day. If a mouse gets into my house, Milton drowns it in a bowl of water, then cleans the bowl and refills it with fresh water after the mouse is thrown out. God bless our dear feline friends, and with our help, they will have happy, healthy lives for many years to come.

Enjoy Life And Have Faith

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date July 17, 2026
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Make Everyday Task Enjoyable

I love the sense of accomplishment when I get a task done. I enjoy looking at a trimmed tree, and I know it will live longer because I cared for it by watering it and trimming it when needed. Feeding your birds and cleaning out their birdbath helps birds thrive and flourish. I love bird watching and watching the birds feed their young ones. I look at housecleaning as a positive activity because I want a clean, enjoyable home with no clutter. I keep a list of what I get done every day, and I enjoy looking at what I accomplished in the week. I love outdoor work as I get out with nature. I find outdoor work very relaxing indeed. I used to sing while painting outdoors because I could see how much better the building looked once I had finished. I ride an e-bike 4 to 5 miles a day because I enjoy seeing the animals and birds I might encounter along the way. I enjoy looking at Blue Herons as they remind me of a historic bird.

Travel And Shopping

I love small-town shopping, as I generally find something to buy from a family-owned business. Small shop owners are very friendly and outgoing, and they will go the extra mile to answer your questions and help you out if you need service down the road. I loved the small-town shops in Europe, as they were very helpful, loved to visit with you, and would tell you why they started their business and how many generations had run it. I generally seem to buy things that are in the window, even after I have looked around the store. I like to buy small items that are easy to maneuver and pack. I enjoy history and love to walk down a block in Europe that still has buildings from the 1600s.

The Key To A Fulfilled Life Is Faith

Without faith, you have nothing. One woman told me it was faith in God that kept her alive while she was living in a nursing home. Even if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, at least you have some faith. Faith helps us know that better times are ahead, even when life brings turbulent storms. I know that God listens to my prayers as I have faith in God. God never breaks a promise, and he is there for you 24/7. We must have faith that if we are on rough seas, the wind will die down and the water will be calm once again. Prayers and faith have kept me alive and helped me march onward with a purpose-driven life.

Socialze

Get out with like-minded people and spend the day together. You can go shopping, have coffee, eat out, or catch up on each other’s lives. Social people tend to live longer than those who stay secluded in their own little piece of the world. Jesus talked to the masses, and we must try to be more talkative and outgoing. Enjoy life to its fullest potential and always keep your faith.

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Cats On The Move

Active Cats

An active cat will live much longer than one that lies around, sleeps, and eats all day. I have had many active cats over the years. Years ago, we had outdoor cats, and they hunted the ditches for hours, catching many field mice. A few of our older cats would even kill rats, as we used to have outdoor pig feeders. A few of our cats would sit up on top of doors or fence posts, pounce on a mouse, and have a delightful mouse meal. My indoor cat, Milton, is very active, as he loves to run up and down our steps at warp speed. He is very agile as he dodges whatnots and other objects on his sleeves and more. One of my blind indoor cats can dodge around and over pictures with complete accuracy. Garfunkel can maneuver through small spaces despite a stroke that left him blind. Some of my cats next door are very active, and others are not. The most active ones are thin, as they use the cat treadmill and run through the house after toys they throw up in the air, then pounce on them.

Plump Cats

I adopted Kenzie when she was 6 years old, and her former owner had let her eat anything and everything, unfortunately. She has lost 4 pounds since I adopted her, but she remains plump. She can move around well and put the other cats in their place if they bother her. One day, one of the cats slapped her in the face, and he got slapped in the face twice by her, and that was the end of that. Some of the cats on the plump side had a very large grandfather. He was also very muscular and long, an outdoor cat named Onyx. Onyx lived for about 18 years. Onyx was part Siamese, Himalayan, Maine Coon, and domestic shorthair. Sometimes plumpness is inherited.

Cats That Are Movers And Shakers

My grandfather found my first cat, Flossie, outdoors in a field as a very young kitten. She lived in our barn and ate dry cat food and gravy my grandmother made. She had many generations of kittens over the years. My First cousin gave me a purebred Maine Coon cat when I was very young, and we named her Fresca. We were given a large male Himalayan later on. Many years later, I was given a Himalayan cat. I still have some of each one of them in some of my cats next door, luckily. We have given away many kittens over the years, so I am sure their offspring will live on for a long time. One of Flossie’s kittens, Blacknose, would kill and eat garter snakes. She was a tortoiseshell calico cat.

Cats Age as People Do

When we were young, we could do most anything, and as we age, we need more rest and recovery time between projects. Foods that used to agree with us now tend to make us sick. We move more slowly than we once did. Treat your senior cats with respect and realize that they are doing the best they can. They still love you, and I hope you love them forever.

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