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Reflect And Pause

Think about your life in general. Think about your actions and why the outcome turned out as it did. If you do not reflect on life now and then, you will not grow. Never get stuck in the same old rut because it feels familiar or safe. Branch out into other things and never be afraid to try new ideas, as they may benefit you for many years.

Take Time To Pause

Take time to pause. Stop doing an activity that does not seem right to you. Look before you leap into something you may regret. If something seems too good to be true, it probably is, as the old saying goes. Do not invest in something that appears to be a sure thing, as you may lose your money quickly. Pause your speech and think if I want to say that. Do not speak angrily or send off a nasty letter; after you cool down, you may throw that letter away.

Take time to pause during your week and spend quality time with your family. Life is too short not to spend time with those that you hold dear in your heart. Your children will grow up quickly and move on with their lives much sooner than you think. Time waits for no man.

Reflect On Your Life Often

Reflect on your life often. If you are unhappy, only you can change the results. It is never too late to start a new job or go on that vacation of a lifetime. When you are tired of one job, go out and find a job that will fulfill you and bring joy into your life and the lives of others. Some people reach their full potential in life after they are retired. People have started great artists, poets, and new businesses over 60 years old. It is never too late to find a new and more fulfilled you.

Share Your Experiences With Others

The older I get, the more I want to express myself by blogging and sharing my experiences. I take more time to stop and smell the roses. I enjoy visiting with people in rest homes and assisted living units. I learn a lot from them as they have a lifetime of achievements and experiences to share with me.

Make Your Dreams Come True

Live within your means and make your dreams come true. You probably won’t if you think you will not succeed in life. If you want something wrong enough, keep working and reflecting on how you can accomplish reaching the dreams you have for your life. Always reflect on things and do not do things in haste. Pause because you cannot return words when you leave your mouth. Do your very best at any job, and others will know that you take pride in your work, Stop, reflect, and pause often.

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Maintenance I Have Done To My Rental Homes Over The Years

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date July 27, 2020
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Keep Up Your Pace In Life

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date July 24, 2020
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The pace of life refers to the speed at which changes and events happen. If you live in a big city, you probably live a fast-paced life. Small towns let you live the pace of life you prefer. I like to keep up with a group and am usually in front of the pack’s leader.

Covid 19 Has Changed Our Pace in Life

We have had to live with all the changes Covid 19 has added to our daily lives. Covid 19 is not a change in our daily routine that we saw coming. In March, our lives changed drastically with the pandemic. We all have to social distance ourselves and wear our masks to return to our old familiar pace in life.

Keep Up Your Pace While Traveling

I like to travel and keep pace with the rest of my tour group. I want to walk by the tour guide so I can hear everything she is telling me about the area we are looking at. I love to listen to the towns’ history, what crops they raise in the area, and why the people settled there. I especially loved my European travels, seeing where my relatives came from and walking down the same streets they walked down so many years ago.

Surround Yourself With People That Have The Same Pace As You.

I once had a Personal Pace Toro lawn mower and loved it because it went as fast as I walked. The mower and I had the same pace. I went on one tour, and the lady’s roommate would always be the last one on the bus, and she was always the first one on the bus in the morning. She kept apologizing to her roommate. One day she did not show up for 20 minutes., We had a full schedule of tours that day, and the bus driver took off without her. She had to catch a train to get back with our group again. Our tour guide had told our group that we would have to catch a train if we were very late. She kept on being late, but she could not take over the pace of our entire group.

Keeping Your Pace In Life Is Very Important

Please do not be late for appointments as it slows down everyone’s pace that comes after you on that day. Being on time is very important, so the pace of life moves along efficiently and smoothly. Business people do not have time to wait around for you. Always think of other people and not only yourself. We want to keep up our pace in life to the best of our ability. We all have several things that we have to get completed in one day. Do not be the one person that breaks another person’s pace in life.

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Staying Busy And Relaxing With The Pandemic

Staying Busy & Relaxing With The Pandemic

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date July 20, 2020
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I like to stay busy weed-whacking around my trees and mowing my yard. I cut once or twice a week, depending on the weather. I keep busy writing blogs and posting them on my website. I read from a daily devotion book and reflect on how what I read can and will affect my life today. I love to read history books, so I have enjoyed reading about the past and how it affects my life.

Gardening

I love to work in my garden. I have eaten one eggplant, potatoes, green beans, peas, lettuce, and more items ready to eat soon. I put wood chips on the ground around my green beans and squash, under the tomatoes, and around my potatoes as the wood chips keep the dampness from giving your plants blight. From now on, I will use wood chips as my plant,s, and vibrant and healthy plants.

Relaxing In A Hammock And Reading A Book

I like to relax and read a book in my hammock that I purchased years ago in a hammock shop in Boulder, Colorado. My hammock is very comfortable, and I can watch my birds eating from my bird feeders, which hang just beyond the hammock. I love to feel the gentle breeze in my hammock as it is gently swaying back and forth. Relax and eat an incredible ice cream sundae while you are outdoors.

Drive Around In An ATV

I like to drive around in my Honda Pioneer 1000. I have vents in the windshield that let a nice cold breeze flow through. I look at the corn and the soybeans in the fields and notice everyone’s yards are mowed to perfection. I have seen wild turkeys and a few pheasants.

Watch Old Movies With Your Family And Have Quality Time

Watch old movies with your kids and have some popcorn or a pizza to enjoy eating. Make some of your family’s favorite foods, sit around the table, honestly share quality time with them, and ask everyone how their day went. Do not text each other at the table. Talk about news events and help each other with concerns or problems.

Walk In Parks And Enjoy The Great Outdoors

I love to walk around the parks with one friend at a single outing, see ducks and geese, and listen to the water gently flowing along. I also notice the different kinds of trees and flowers in the park. The parks are perfect for family adventures as you do not meet many people in the gardens. I like to eat in the parks and have a cold frappe, a fruit smoothie, or an iced chai tea. Walking in the great outdoors is genuinely relaxing, and you also get your exercise for the day.

Take Drives In Your Old Stomping Grounds

Take drives in your car and drive around any local lakes you may have in your area, as you can watch the people in their boats and people laying out on the small sand beaches. If you have been yearning to go to your old hometown, now is the perfect time to go for that short trip and see the old home place again. Drive around and look at houses that are for sale for something to do. God bless you and your family, and stay safe and enjoy each other’s company while you are busy or relaxing.

Things That Your Cat Is Scared Of

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date July 17, 2020
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All cats are immensely scared to death of vacuum cleaners. They must think the vacuum is a huge aggressive animal that will get the better of them. Cats are also afraid of turtles, cucumbers, bananas, and apples. Cats do not like to take baths since they fear water. I used to bathe my Siamese cat as it helps control pet dander and allergies. She would meow very loudly, stating that she disapproved of taking a bath.

Cats Are Scared of Many Different Things

A cat that is afraid might lose control of its bladder, vomit or stop using the litter box. Cats do not like to be followed around by you as it must remind them of a predator stalking them. Let your cat lead you. Lousy weather scares most cats, and they will run and hide under something. Loud music, people arguing, and someone ringing your doorbell will upset your cat. My cats think a stranger is coming when they hear a doorbell on TV and get nervous and upset.

Cats Pick Up On Your Body Language

Cats pick up on your body language quickly, and if you are nervous or anxious, your cat will be, also. For a calm cat, you must remain calm. Cats are scared when a new piece of furniture enters your home. Place something familiar on the new foreign object that has entered your home, and your cat will feel comfortable with the new item.

Cats Know When You Are Going To Take Them To The Vet.

Cats know when you are trying to catch them and take them to the vet. They will hide, maybe wet themselves, vomit, and meow very loudly. One of my cats was drooling when he arrived at my vet’s office, and my vet said he was extra nervous. I talk to my cats very calmly and softly while they go to the vet’s office, which seems to help relax them most of the time. Spray Feliway calming cat spray on a towel and place the towel in your carrier. If you have a very nervous feline, then it will be relaxed and calm,

Nicole Was Extremely Upset When Russ Died

One of my house cats, Russ, died next door. Some of my other cats were traumatized by seeing Russ die. My other cats started wetting on their towels and vomiting. After about one month, my other cats were acting normal again.

A Picture Of My Dear Cat Russ That Died Suddenly

Cats Never Forget Being Treated Horribly By Another Person

Cats never forget an abusive owner. They will stay away from that person as much as possible. Never harm or injure a defenseless animal. Some cats prefer men, and other cats prefer women for owners. If a man abused them, naturally, they would like to have a woman for an owner or vice versa.

Cats Do Not Like Changes In Their Daily Routine

Cats do not like changes in their daily routine and are agitated when changes occur. Moving to a new home or the death of someone in your home can be traumatic for your cat. They do not like to be left alone when you go on a trip. Cats will let you know they disapprove of you leaving them. When I returned home from my travels, one of my house cats used to have my paperwork all over the floor. He finally stopped doing that as he got older.

We ll fear something at different times in our lives, so why should our cats be any other than us? Be calm and patient with your dear feline friends. God bless you and your feline friends.

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Let The Past Stay In The Past

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date July 13, 2020
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Do not relive moments in the past. The past will overtake your thoughts, and you will not be able to live in the present. You cannot change the outcome of past events, so why let them clutter your mind like a bag of garbage left on the curb?

Live in the here and now.

To enjoy and get the most out of your life, live here and now. Many of your past events will have pleasant memories that you may want to recreate but cannot accomplish the task. Towns change, and attractions you once enjoyed you cannot find any longer. Create new memories each day of your life, so you have many found to look back on in your old age.

Enrich your mind every day.

Make sure you learn something new every day. A stagnant mind has never helped anyone. Enrich your mind by reading books, attending lectures, going to museums, traveling, life-long learning classes, playing, concerts, and so much more. Stay busy and alert, and you will not think about events that bothered you in the past. When you stay active and your mind is engaged in accomplishing your work, you will have no time to think about the water that has gone over the bridge.

Keep busy everyday

I keep busy every day with projects I want to accomplish and generally get everything I have set out to do that day. I wish to live in the present and the here and now and keep moving forward. I like one lyric in a song from my past: Ain’t nothin’ going to break my stride. I have to keep moving now. When your stride in life gets damaged, you are hurt, also.

Create new adventures

Create new adventures every day. Go for a drive, walk in the parks, go camping, get your RV out of storage, and take a trip. We have a vast universe, so get out and explore a small portion of it today. Take short day trips and discover a new business, restaurant, ice cream shops, tea room, and an old hotel still serving elegant meals. I love to look at the architecture of old buildings as they are more ornate and detailed than the new houses today. I like looking at people’s flower gardens and vegetable gardens. I love looking at the farm animals that may be out and enjoying the great outdoors.

Never let the past rob you of the present.

Never let the past rob you of what the present offers you. I find and look for something new every day. The farmers market has terrific-tasting freshly baked bread, sweet rolls, vegetables, honey, homemade soaps, organic meats, brown eggs, and much more. I make the most of every day that God has blessed me with. I let the past stay in a garbage sack by the curb and choose to live in the present and make new memories. Do not let your mind stay cluttered with things from your past, and enjoy each day you are blessed with.

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Health Issues and Wearing Masks

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date July 10, 2020
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As a church lay minister, I feel that we should do all we can to protect others from getting the Corona Virus. We are God’s children and should show respect and care for each other’s health and overall well-being. Putting on a mask to save someone’s life is a small price to ask. One of your loved ones could die because someone did not like the sound of having to wear a mask. It is not that anyone is trying to control you. All they want to do is prevent people from dying a horrible death and a death away from all of their loved ones.

Some people cannot wear a mask due to their health problems because they have breathing problems and other health issues. They are particularly vulnerable to catching the Corona Virus from others. Some people have health problems they may have inherited or developed late in life that would cause certain death if they contracted the Coronavirus. The mask must be worn to prevent your death and the lives of those you hold most dear.

The Coronavirus is genuine and not a hoax, as people are dying in large numbers daily. We are losing our healthcare workers on the front lines and staff and residents at nursing homes. God gave us a brain, so let us use it and wear our masks to save lives. Everyone’s life is essential; we all have things to do and family members to care for. A man or a woman with small children should not have to come home and tell their children that Mom or Dad has died from the Coronavirus, and we do not know how we will survive now with only one income. Children need both parents as role models, and their lives will never be the same again after losing a parent.

All age groups are affected by this clever mutating Coronavirus. Young and old can die from the virus. I would feel horrible if I caused the death of a loved one because I did not want to social distance, wear a mask, and layout on the beach packed in like a can of sardines. Remember to wear your mask so your parents, Grandparents, children, friends, and relatives may have the gift of life that God gave them. Do not be selfish and think about your wants and needs only. God always thinks about each one of us equally on an everyday basis, so let’s not do any less for our fellow man. God died for our sins. Remember to love your neighbor as yourself and love and respect the lives of people you meet along life’s Hi-Way. Wear a mask as God would wear a mask to save us and all of his children on earth. Let’s ensure we have a long and healthy life by respecting each other’s health and well-being.

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Short Road Trips

I like taking short road trips. I want to go to the small towns in my area that I have not been to for some time. It is interesting to see how they have changed so much. Most meat lockers in small towns are out of business, and family-owned grocery stores are few and far between. Old jewelry stores, small furniture stores, clothing, and private family shoe stores are no more. I miss the service of the family-owned stores from days gone by. I loved to visit with the owners of the stores and ask them what they might be getting in soon that I might be interested in buying shortly. The service of the department stores was top-notch, and the clerk would bring clothes to you to try on. I miss all the small-town malt shops that have gone out of business. I miss the old TV sales and repair stores. Unfortunately, when a TV stops working, you throw it away and buy a new one. It is too bad that we are a throwaway society.

I am thrilled when I revisit a small town store that is about the same as it was years ago. Some old hardware stores are still in business and are happy to help you with your needs. I loved to go to the antique five-and-dime stores. Sadly, they all went out of business when I was ten. There is still an A&W in Forest City, Iowa. Stan’s Drive-in is still going strong in Osage, Iowa. I still shop at a family-owned appliance and furniture store in my area, and they both offer excellent service. My hometown still has a family-owned fantastic shoe store. Kalona, Iowa, still has many stores I grew up with and loved visiting. Some small towns still have the same restaurants I ate at as a child; their food is as I always remember.

You can discover many new and exciting things and places on a short road trip. I like to find new parks to walk in and explore and unique restaurants to eat at. Short road trips get you out of the house and back home in just one day. You may discover a candy shop that sells the kind of candy you ate as a child or a toy you had years ago that will bring back fond memories to melt your heart. Take a short road trip and see what you discover today. You will be amazed by things that have stood still in time in the fast-paced world we live in today. With change comes progress, and when some things remain the same, we feel at peace and secure and young at heart again.

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Time With God

Time flies while you are having fun. If you are waiting for something, it is like time is standing still. The older we get, it seems the days are getting shorter. When one is in school, it seems the hands of the clock do not move. Time waits for no man. Do things today that should not be put off for another day.

God Makes Time For All Of Us every day.

God makes time for all of us every day. We should make time for God daily. Praise God for how he has blessed your day today. If you are stuck in traffic at a stop sign, reflect on God and nature. If something disrupts your plans for the day, do not get angry, God may be directing you to a more necessary cause.

Spend Time With Those You Love

Spend time with those you love, for one day; they will be gone until you reunite with them in heaven. God wants us to spend time with people and be their life cheerleaders. Bring hope, joy, peace, love, compassion, and more into the lives of others every day. Be a go-to person for people and put a smile on someone’s face today. Uplift and praise and thank people for everything they have done to help you and your community.

Make Time For God every day.

Make time for God every day. Without God in your life, there is no hope for you. You are to serve God and put him above all others. Time spent with God is your most valuable, so do not waste a single minute of your time with God. God is found in nature, church, and people spreading God’s good works. Even when your life is in chaos, God still holds and uplifts you; look for subtle signs of God as his beauty surrounds you daily, and you are blessed with God by your side. Spend your time wisely and effectively with God and where it will do its best. Glory be to God in the highest.

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How My Cats Express Themselves

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date June 29, 2020
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If my cats want attention ASAP, they will start doing something annoying while I am talking on the phone; they seem to know that I will not tell them to behave while I am talking on the phone. If they start clawing my furniture with their back feet, they get scolded even if I am on the phone. My cats love to jump on something off-limits as they know that will bring a rise out of me.

Cats Know When They Are Going To The Vet

My cats know if I am trying to catch them and take them to the Vet. Seeing them might take me a while, but I win out in the end. They are mad at me and put on a meowing frenzy at the Vets office. On the trip home, they are pretty as church mice. After we get home from the Vet, they try to avoid me for most of the day until I am finally forgiven for the grave injustice, in their opinion.

Cats Know How To Snare Your Heartstrings

Some cats love to nibble at your fingers or toes. I think sometimes they consider their nips as love nips. One of my cats loves to fix my hair. He will run his paws through it as if he were my hairdresser. One of my male cats loves to give me Eskimo kisses. Cats love to give you a sad look if they want a cat snack or exceptional canned cat food. Their low and forlorn faces win out every time, almost as if I cannot resist desperately giving them the treatment they want. Cats know how to snare your heartstrings. Your cats expect you to serve it. You do not own your cat. They own you.

Cats Know When Treats Are headed Their Way.

If I am eating ice cream, Garfunkel waits for me to finish eating all of the ice cream out of the small container, and then he looks up at me sweetly, and I let him lick out the empty container. Garfunkel constantly licks out the open cottage cheese container, also. My cats cannot wait for fresh catnip; they love eating it and rolling around on the leaves. If I ask my cats if they want cat snacks, they start meowing like a chorus of cats. They have also learned what the word tuna is, and they come running for a refreshing treat of some canned tuna in water.

Cats Love To Comfort You

My cats love to rest and cuddle up close to me while I sit in my recliner. All three of my house cats go to bed at night when I do. Kohl sleeps close to my head, Garfunkel in the middle, and Conrad by my feet. If I do not feel well, all of my cat nurses come to check on me often. My cats throughout the years have genuinely snared my heartstrings into eternity. Cuddle up with your feline friend and give him a special cat treat he loves. God bless you and all of your feline friends that you cross paths with in your lifetime.

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