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Z’mariks noodle cafe located in Mason City, Iowa

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date June 5, 2017
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I received a Greek Salad from Z’mariks noodle cafe in Mason City, Iowa, to facilitate my review. All thoughts are 100 % honest and my own.

I met the owners of Z’mariks noodle cafe and her Father. Her Father has a Greek heritage, which shows in their delicious authentic Greek salad. My salad had Greek olives, feta cheese, tomatoes, onions, lettuce, grilled chicken, and Greek dressing. My salad was the best Greek salad that I had ever eaten. They use fresh ingredients in their food bowls.

My friend ate the Z’mac n cheese, and she enjoyed eating it. It was covered with a lot of cheese, and she said it tasted wonderful. My friend and I found their menu items to be reasonably priced.

They have mac n cheese, salad, noodles, rice, and soup bowls. You can add protein and more to your menu selection. They have house-made dressings for your salad selection.

I love the bright and welcoming atmosphere in the cafe. I like the booths and the chairs in the restaurant. They have stools you can sit on and look outdoors while eating food. The staff in Z’mariks noodle cafe are very kind, polite, and considerate of your every need. When you order from their menu, they consider your food allergies and eliminate that ingredient or ingredients from your meal. They try their best to meet your dietary needs. Our food was delivered exactly as we ordered and we received it quickly and efficiently.

They have an outdoor patio to eat and enjoy a wonderful day and an excellent meal. If the sun is out, they provide an umbrella for your outdoor table. I highly recommend Z’mariks noodle cafe to all my family and friends.

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A Rats Tail In My Hair A dream With A Strange Analogy

A Rats Tail In My Hair A Dream With A Strange Analogy

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date June 1, 2017
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I dreamed about a rat’s tail in my hair one evening. I could always see its tail hanging down, and it was freaking me out. I asked my friends if they could see the rat’s tail in my hair, and they all said no. I figured they said that because they were afraid to remove the rat from my hair.

I dreamed about that rat’s tail hanging from my hair most of the night. Once I accepted having a rat in my hair, the rat left, never to be seen again.

Once we accept a situation that we cannot change, we no longer fear the situation. Some people are like a rat in your hair, such as bullies. If we let the bully bother us day after day, he has all the power, and we have none. Do not let someone intimidate you day after day. Seize the moment on your terms and conditions, and do not bow down to a bully.

Anyone who distresses or upsets you holds all the cards, not you. Be your cheerleader and take control of your life. A rat will get out of your hair when he can no longer pull your chain.

Do not let fear take moments of your life away because that dirty old rat will never get out of your hair. When you control your life, you can accomplish many great things you didn’t even think possible. Keep on target to set and achieve new goals every day. Life is a gift from God and not a given, so use your life to help spread God’s good works, make the World a better place, and never let the rats get the best of you.

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Iowa Lauryn's Lunch Box

Lauryn’s Lunchbox located in Clear Lake, Iowa

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date May 29, 2017
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I was provided a sandwich at Lauryn’s Lunchbox to facilitate my review. All thoughts are 100 % honest and my own. They are now out of business.

Lauryn’s Lunchbox is next to the Senior Center in Clear Lake, Iowa. I was very impressed with the atmosphere and colors used in their restaurant. I was hoping that a restaurant like this would open in Clear Lake, Iowa, and now it has, thankfully. I love the varieties of sandwiches and salads to choose from. There is truly something for everyone on their menu.

The sandwich I ordered was excellent, and I would give my sandwich five stars out of five stars. I like how accommodating and friendly the staff was that waited on me. They asked me what I wanted on my sandwich and made it precisely how I wanted it. I ordered a sandwich with whole grain bread, turkey, avocado dressing, fresh alfalfa sprout,s and feta cheese. I had Sweet Potato Chips with my sandwich. I love eating alfalfa sprouts on a sandwich. They have fresh sprouts locally grown delivered to them every day that they are open. I can hardly wait to return to Lauryn’s Lunchbox for another excellent sandwich or salad. Their promise to you i: all produce is organic local,l and chemical free – the meat is grass feed and hormone & antibiotic free – locally sourced when available. They make it a top priority to accommodate your dietary needs and choices. They provide you with healthy food that nourishes your body. You can order vegan, dairy-free, nut-free, grain-free, and gluten-free.

The front of the store has a healthy food store with fresh vegetables produce, and healthy foods. I purchased some goat cheese, sweet potatoes,s, and a healthy food bar. They work with local farmers to get fresh produce. I had a pleasant visit with all the staff. They are very knowledgeable and accommodating.

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Memorial Day And What It Means To Me

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date May 25, 2017
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Memorial Day is a day for us to remember our loved ones that have passed on. We are here today because of our ancestors and their outstanding accomplishments. They have braved great tragedies and triumphed over many adversities to come to a new country full of unknowns to make a great life for their family and future generations.

We have our Founding Fathers, Surveyors, Lawyers, Tradesmen, Farmers, Veterans, and many more people to be remembered for making America a land of great opportunity and freedom for all.

What our ancestors have done throughout the years has helped us get to our position in life. We have learned a great deal from them throughout history. Some of our ancestors have discovered cures for severe diseases from which we would have died years ago. Our ancestors carried their old traditions to the new country, and we have built on them over the years. We still love ethnic foods from the old country and have kept many of their ideals and values in place.

I have traveled to the countries that my ancestors came from. I have walked down the same streets that they walked down in the 1600s. I saw the farm that my Great Grandfather farmed and learned the history behind why he came to America. When we learn more about our ancestors, we also learn more about ourselves and why we have specific likes and dislikes. We are very similar to our ancestors and strive for many of the same things without even knowing it. People always told my Father he looked like his Grandfather. We have a lot of the same mannerisms as our ancestors.

My family and I would go to the cemetery and put flowers on the grave sites. We would place flowers on my Great Grandparent’s serious sites and my Grandparents. We would meet my aunts and uncles at the cemetery. We would reflect on the beautiful memories, and moments our Grandparents gave us freely and with love and understanding over the years. As we place flowers on a friend’s grave,e, we reflect upon all the joy and good times we shared throughout the years.

Memorial Day reminds me of the extraordinary ancestors that had gone on before me and helped shape me into who I am today. I am glad for their sacrifices and triumphs; I would not be here today without them. Thank you, God, for all the wonderful people who have enriched the World with your good works. We greatly miss our relatives that have gone on before us, and one of our ways of honoring and remembering them is with Memorial Day.

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Purina PP Protein Shrimp Cat Snack

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date May 22, 2017
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I was provided Purina Pro Plan Shrimp Cat Snack to facilitate my review. All thoughts are 100 % honest and my own.

I first gave Kohl and Garfunkel the Purina shrimp cat snacks, and they looked at me like please give me more. Conrad woke up from a cat nap and ate up three pieces of the Purina Shrimp Cat Snacks while I had my back turned from him for a few seconds.

Maggie and her sister seemed delighted with their Purina midday shrimp cat snack. I laid out some pieces for Onyx to eat while giving my cats fresh water. I returned to where I had placed the snacks for Onyx, and they were all gone. My cats had a perfect afternoon cat snack.

I gave my cats next door some Purina Pro Plan Protein Shrimp Cat Snacks from Chewy.Com. Russ, Cali, Mr. Gray, and Faith met me at the door, so they got served first. Faith is a slow eater, so Mr.Gray got plenty of Purina cat snacks. I put some in Bella’s cat bed, and she ate every morsel of her snacks. Nicole, Peter, Hilford, and Sherlock are timid but came out to enjoy the tasty Purina PP Protein Cat Snacks from Chewy.Com. Addi still lets her now two-year-old kittens eat their fair share of snacks before she eats any herself, but she could not resist 100 %. After she ate one piece, she needed two more now and no later.

Purina PP Protein Cat Snacks are all-natural, with added taurine and real shrimp. The Purina cat snacks have no colors, artificial flavors, or preservatives. Do not feed your cat over ten snacks daily for each pound of body weight. Purina products are made in the USA.

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Amazing Grace and What Grace Means

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date May 18, 2017
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Acts 14:22

Thus he builds our character, strengthens our faith, and prepares us to help others.

Timothy 6: 11 – 21

Follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, humility – fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life I give thee charge in the sight of God, keep the commandments – be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate. Grace be with thee.

Ephesians 2: 1 – 10

Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ [ by Grace we are saved; ] For by Grace are ye saved through faith: and not of ourselves: it is the gift of God, For we are his artistry created in Jesus Christ unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

John Newton wrote the song Amazing Grace, and he became a converted slave trader and set all his slaves free—some highlights from the song Amazing Grace – how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me. Twas Grace that taught my heart to fear, and Grace, my fears, relieved the hour I first believed. I was blind, but now I see. Grace has bought me safe – Grace will lead me home.

God’s Grace is universal and available to all persons. Living by Grace orients life around God’s gift of salvation. Grace is one as the tribune God is one.

Grace in the Methodist tradition is manifested in three actions:

Prevenient Grace – means divine love that surrounds all humanity, and God’s presence and power reside throughout all creation.

Justifying Grace – is another word for pardon. It is the forgiveness of our sins and our acceptance of God.

Glorifying Grace – The gospel of Christ knows of no religion but social, no holiness but social holiness. God’s Glorifying Grace will complete God’s final reign of righteousness: God’s power over evil and death.

Grace leads us to do amazing and incredible things with God helping us. Grace means helping people in need, working well, having patience, faith, and being genuine and kind to others. Show your love to others and let them know how much you appreciate them being a part of your life. Be slow to anger and quick to forgive. May the Grace of God be with you today and every day of your life.

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Merrick BackCountry Salmon FD Cat Treats from Chewy.Com

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date May 15, 2017
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I was provided Merrick BackCountry Salmon FD Cat Treats from Chewy.Com to facilitate my review. All thoughts are 100% honest and my own.

Merrick is all-natural, grain-free, and contains no gluten. Cats crave protein-rich cat treats the way nature intended. Welcome to Merrick BackCountry. Their treats are freeze-dried to lock in the fresh taste your cats will love. Merrick is made in the USA with the World’s best ingredients, quality assured.

I first gave Merrick Salmon freeze-dried cat treats to my cat next door. Hilford, Addi, Mr. Gray, Faith, and Bella ate as many treats as I laid down for them. Mr. Gray got a little more than his fair share of treats.

My house cats Kohl, Garfunkel, and Conrad loved their Merrick BackCountry Salmon Freeze-Dried Cat Treats from Chewy.Com. I gave Kohl some treats, and they disappeared lickety-split. Garfunkel’s treats vanished like a streak of lightning. I placed Conrad’s Merrick cat treats in a dispenser ball, and he got them out in record time to devour them.

One evening, I saw Onyx, my outdoor cat, by the house, and I gave him some Merrick FD Salmon cat treats. He seemed very happy with his evening cat snack.

I gave my cats to the other house. Some Merrick cat treats them again the following day. Cali, Mr. Gray, Hilford, Nicole, Faith, Bella, and Sherlock ate up their Merrick cat treats quickly so Mr. Gray would not gorge himself on snacks that the other cats did not get to soon enough. Mr. Gray is quick and eats all of his food right away.

Kohl, Garfunkel, and Conrad loved their Merrick BackCountry Salmon Freeze-Dried Cat Treats from Chewy.Com. I gave them more treats two days later, and they remembered them from the other day and ate them up with gusto and pleasure.

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Little Red Riding Hood Sculpture In Honor Of My Mother Mrs. Elmer Weers

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date May 11, 2017
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I went to Artist Reception & Exhibit Opening at the MacNider Art Museum in Mason City, Iowa, for the river city sculptures on parade. For more info on the Art Museum, go to: macniderart.org. I interviewed an artist from Bad River Artworks located in South Dakota. I interviewed Mr. Lee Leuning. He made the baseball player and the girl on the scooter read a book with her cat looking up at her. I asked him his inspiration for his sculptures, and his reply was Americana, Nostalgia, and Norman Rockwell. Mr. Leuning said he paid attention to detail and depicted his sculptures as they would look if they were alive. I am very impressed with his incredible attention to detail in his sculptures. To learn more about them, go to: badriverart.com.

I noticed another sculpture I liked of a wise old owl sitting by the library on a pile of books. The owl’s detail and appearance were perfect in every way.

I saw the sculpture I purchased to honor my Mother on the River City Sculptures on Parade route, a 1.7-mile walk designed to lead participants on a looping course to the Cultural Crescent and back to the central core of Mason City, Iowa; for more info. Go to: sculpturesonparade.com. New sculptures decorate the downtown Mason City area. The Mason City Chamber of Commerce helped me buy the statue to honor my Mother.

New sculptures have been placed in Mason City, Iowa, and are available to be purchased. The Mason City Iowa Chamber of Commerce at masoncityia.com will help you through the purchase of your sculpture. Sculptures are an excellent way to honor or remember a loved one or to support a cause. The sculptures beautify Mason City, Iowa.

Del and Martha Pettigrew made the Little Red Riding Hood sculpture I purchased to honor my Mother. They live in central Nebraska. Part of what drives their careers are the desire to capture the beauty of the twitch of a lean wolf alert for prey. Works of great size, strength, dignity, and serenity come from their small studio. I loved the great attention they took in making the sculpture Little Red Riding Hood that I purchased. To learn more about them, go to: westernartandarchitecture.com.

My Mother was a Young Adult Librarian at the Mason City Public Library in Mason City, Iowa, for many years. I purchased a sculpture called Little Red Riding Hood to honor my Mother. My Mother loved to read books and valued education. The statue is placed on the library grounds to honor my Mother. My Mother worked at a college library and was an English teacher for one year until she met my Father, and they married. She worked at the Mason City Public Library after she was married. She loved helping people at the library. A sculpture is a great way to honor a loved one that has passed away. The statue will be a memorial to them for many years. In July, the Mason City Public Library will be dedicated to the Little Red Riding Hood sculpture. For more info on the Mason City Public Library, visit mcpl.org. The Little Red Riding Hood Sculpture will keep my Mother’s vision of learning and knowledge through books alive for many years.

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Cats Toy Box

Cats like a variety of toys to play with. They get bored with the same old cat toy day after day. Cats like bright-colored balls to chase around the house after or throw up in the air. My cats love toys filled with catnip. The catnip toys entice your cat into playing with the toy for an extended period without losing interest in the cat toy.

Some of my cat’s favorite cat toys are circle ball toys, small stuffed animals, toy mice that are gray, black, or white, an air wand with a fish on the end of the string, plastic frogs, plastic reptiles, sparkle balls, and singing birds—catnip-filled toys of all shapes, etc.

I watch what types of toys my cats like best, and then when the cat toy is worn out, I replace it with a similar one. I have purchased many singing bird cat toys, mice, balls, and catnip-filled toys. My cats will spend a lot of time batting balls around in a circle toy for cats.

I purchased the robotic cat Zoomer, and my cats were fascinated with him. They would follow after him when he purred and moved his tail around. Zoomer made a loud hissing noise that shocked my cats for a little while. They decided the robotic cat was not so bad after all, as he was not in competition for any of their cat treats.

I let my cats choose the toys they want to play with for the day. I put all their cat toys back in their box. Some of the toys from yesterday reappear the next day with different toys. Sometimes a toy they seem to have forgotten about will be a new highlight of interest for them once again.

I buy a lot of my cat toys online and at my local pet stores. I like to watch demos of cats playing with cat toys in stores or online as it gives me some idea of how my cats may interact with that particular cat toy. I hope you and your cat will be entertained for hours with your cat’s new toys.

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Legacy

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date May 4, 2017
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Ecclesiastes 2: 21

For there is a man whose labor is in wisdom, knowledge, and equity; yet to a man that hath not labored therein shall he leave it for his portion. This also is vanity and a great evil.

Joel 1: 1 – 3

The word of the Lord came to Joel, the son of Pethuel.

Hear this, older men, and give ear, all ye land inhabitants. Hath this been in your days, or even in the days of your fathers?

Tell your children of it, and let them tell their children, and their children another generation.

What will be your Legacy of how people remember you after you are gone? Give some of your time to help others that are in need. You can help people by listening to them, visiting with them, comforting them, taking them to appointments, and being a genuinely good and caring steward.

What is the Legacy that you have done on Earth to strengthen your spiritual Legacy with God? Have you been the best steward you can be while you are here on Earth? Have you spread God’s good works wherever you go? Always remember the Lord came to serve and not to be served. Remember The Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

Will you leave a legacy you will be proud of for future generations? Have you made your parents proud of you while you have lived on Earth? I always strive to do things that will honor the values and teachings I have learned from my parents and God.

Your Legacy is not about wealth or money. It is all about making the World a better place with the time that God gave you on Earth. Make other people’s lives more accessible while you are on Earth, and you will have left an everlasting Legacy that will make your children, parents, and God proud of you. God Bless all of you today and always!

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