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Motivation

What motivates you in life? I like to plan out my days or go with things on the spur of the moment. If I have a task I want to finish, I will stick with it until I complete it. I never want to start a job and then quit halfway through. I like to stain decks and paint buildings, as seeing the finished projecting the finished project gives me a great have always enjoyed writing. Writing motivates me daily as I can share my knowledge and experiences with others. I love to read history books, and I try to read 30 to 100 pages daily in my book. I am motivated to learn something new every day of my life. I enjoy lifelong learning classes as we are never too old to learn exciting new subjects.

I enjoy being a Lay Minister with my local church. I have learned a lot about spreading God’s good works. I enjoy visiting with people and trying to make their day brighter and better in any way I can with God’s help. I am motivated, motivated, and rejuvenated yorks.

My cats are my feline friends I love to care for and nurture every day. My cats are always there for me, also. They will lay by my side when I don’t feel well. My cats purr away contentedly when I pat them on the head or scratch them under their chin. Life would not be the same without beautiful pets in the world.

Good friends motivate me to do great things in life. A good friend can always make the dark days bright and wonderful again. Friends are the greatest gift in all they do to help us when we are in dire need. Without friends, a person would be truly lost in life’s journey. God bless all of our excellent and outstanding friends. A friend always gets you and knows where you are coming from and where you want to go.

Traveling motivates me to discover new places and new beauty around the world. Wherever we are from, we all strive for the same things in life. I loved visiting the countries my ancestors came from and the fact that I could walk on the same paths that they had in their lifetime.

Mowing lawns and gardening motivate me as I love the great outdoors and all nature offers. Stay motivated in your life and always make time for friends and God.

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Where Should I Travel ?

What kind of places do you want to see in your lifetime? If you liked a specific place in a movie, you could consider traveling to that location. I wanted to see all of the countries where my ancestors came from. I found it very interesting walking around Amsterdam and looking at the same buildings my ancestors passed by when they lived there in the 1600 ‘ s.

I love mountains, and therefore I love to travel to Colorado and Switzerland. I love looking at the flat irons in Boulder, Colorado. I love the majestic mountains in Switzerland. I especially love the little village of Giswel, Switzerland. The cows wake up early in the morning, and you can hear the bells on their necks ringing as they walk to the farmer’s barn to be milked. A lovely old church at the top of the hill in Giswel, Switzerland, seems to have stood still in time. The sheep in Giswel are very friendly, and I fed one of them a little snack. I love traveling to places that have withstood the test of time and are still very appealing to all my senses.

I love reading history books, so I love traveling to places with a lot of history. I saw Pearl Harbor, war memorials, Auschwitz, Anne Frank’s House, and more. The things you have read about in history books come to life, and you have a richer understanding of the sacrifices that the people went through. People have endured horrific ordeals over the years that no one should ever have to go through. It was very heart-wrenching to see Auschwitz and Anne Frank’s House.

Travel while you can. Your health is a gift, not a given. Enjoy traveling around the World, and you will appreciate it much more., Have enriched your knowledge of the World and its people, and you will have broadened your horizons.

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Why I Am a Blogger

Blogging lets me express myself and tell you my story and experiences with various subjects. Blogging allows me to connect with people that have similar interests. Social media platforms and connections let you connect with people all over the World. We can learn a lot of valuable material from each other that can take us far in life.

I love cats and traveling, and am a lay minister at my local church. I love to write about cats, travel, and inspiration with Laura. One of our goals in life is to educate and inform others of what we have learned from our experiences. Blogging tells others quickly and efficiently.

Blogging can be your main job or a hobby. It is what you want it to be for yourself and others to read—blog with a positive and informed attitude. Be fair to yourself and others when you blog. Never use vulgar and disgusting words. Love what you do in life, and then you will be very successful at what you do. I have a passion for writing and sharing my ideas with others.

If I happen to think about a topic I want to blog about,t I write the post at that moment or write it down on paper for future reference. Blobbing is like a release of ideas coming together in a published format. Bloggers are good at expressing themselves, and I have found all of the bloggers I have met are very friendly, kind, and outgoing.

Blog about what you care about and always stay true to your beliefs and values; then, people will want to read your blog post. Never go against your values to please anyone. Be genuine, pure, and valid in all you do in life, as that will take you farther than you ever imagined possible. Happy and prosperous blogging, my friends.

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Treasures in Maiden Rock Wisconsin

Treasures in Maiden Rock, Wisconsin

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date December 1, 2016
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An Artisan Baker runs the Smiling Pelican Bakery. All of her baked goods are made from top-quality ingredients. I love her banana cream pie. It is made with natural whipping cream on top of the pie. I love everything that I have ever tried at the Smiling Pelican Bakery. Her Ginger lavender cookies are out of this World. She has a vast selection of baked goods to choose from. There are many kinds of cookies, cheesecakes, quiches, pies, scones, bread, soups, panna cotta, cakes, bars, and more. I have traveled to many countries in the World, and nothing compares in quality and taste to Sandra’s top-quality baked goods. You can eat inside the bakery, on the porch, or in her beautiful flower garden. It is a very scenic drive to the Smiling Pelican Bakery, and a wonderful treat is here for you upon your arrival in Maiden Rock.

I like the Cultural Cloth Store in Maiden Rock. She sells items that women in foreign countries make. I purchased a beautiful rug that was made in Guatemala by a woman. By buying the items in Cultural Cloth, you also help out the women who made the item you purchased. I also purchased a necklace made out of a bone. It is a gorgeous piece of handmade jewelry I will always treasure and feel good about buying because I helped out a woman in need in a foreign country.

I like Basil’s antiques and unique items that he has for sale. I have purchased many items at Basil’s over the years. I bought a music box, cross, belt, bowl, and many unique and exciting things. There are several other lovely stores in Maiden Rock. An incredible drive with lots of treasures to choose from upon your arrival. They are out of business now.

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Stores in Stockholm Wisconsin

Stores in Stockholm, Wisconsin

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date October 21, 2016
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I love the bookstore run by Russ in Stockholm. Russ sells new and antique books and other exciting items. Russ is very knowledgeable, and he is entertaining to visit with. I have purchased a lot of books from him over the years. I love to read history books and non-fiction books. He is out of business now.

The Palate is a kitchen store run by Nancy. She has unique and exciting cooking supplies for sale—Nancy has top-quality kitchen items in her store. I have purchased her olive oil from Italy and her Lemon Curd. She teaches cooking classes and has homemade scones and more for sale. I love her various soaps and kitchen towels as they are top quality and will last a long time.

I like to go to the Abode run by Alan in Stockholm. He has handmade jewelry for sale and artwork of all kinds for sale. He sells gorgeous watercolor paintings, handmade pottery, jewelry boxes, and more.

The Pie Company has sour cream raisin pie for sale and many other kinds of pie for sale. I love the coffee in the Pie Company. He makes cappuccinos just right every time. The Pie Company also sells sandwiches, pop, cheese,s and more.

Stockholm also has beautiful greenhouses. I have purchased a tomato plant, an apple tree, and many other items here. There is s bakery in Stockho, lm, and she also operates a restaurant witmanyof things to choose from. I love her Black Bean Soup and Crab Cakes, etc. There is a lovely Norwegian store on the corn; Shehe sells food items from Norw and much more. Stockholm has an upscale clothing store. I have made a lot of purchases there over the years. Stockholm has a pottery store, a wooden furniture store, re, and other stores. I love shopping in Stockholm, Wisconsin.

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Traveling in my Convertible

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date October 14, 2016
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I love traveling in my convertible. The wind blowing through my hair is relaxing and refreshing.

I have taken my convertible twice to Colorado. I drove through Estes Park, Lyons, and Boulder, Colorado. Taking pictures while you are traveling in a convertible is relatively easy. I pull over to the side of the road and bring my vision, and then I am on the road again quickly to my next photo opp. There are breathtaking mountain views in a convertible that you would miss if you were driving a sedan. I love the flat irons in Boulder, Colorado. I never tire of taking pictures of God’s wonderful majestic masterpieces that he has created for us to look at in Colorado and all over the World.

Sara and I were in my convertible recently in Ohio. The weather was perfect for our trip. We took pictures of wonderful old majestic lighthouses. You could see the lighthouses well in my convertible. Backing up in a convertible is very easy and safe because you do not have any blind spots with the top down.

We drove to Put-in-Bay and Kelleys Island before we got on our Ferry at each destination. The drive to this area was gorgeous. I loved looking at the fields of oats and the old windmills. Traveling in a convertible is a beautiful way to enjoy and see the great outdoors. You can hear the different sounds in nature that you would miss if you were driving in an ordinary car. I enjoy listening to the various birds that each different location has to offer.

My convertible works well for two people traveling. The back seat has no room for adults to sit in the back seat. I use the back set for extra storage while I am traveling. Do not miss God’s majestic Creation and tour in a convertible on your next travel adventure. I sold my convertible in 2022.

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Bargain Hunting

I always go to the store manager if I want to ask for a lower price on the item I am interested in purchasing. The workers at the store never seem to have the authority to lower the cost of any items.

When I buy litter boxes or heated beds for my cats, I check out several places on the internet for the best price I can find on that particular item. Buy the heated cat beds out of season for the best possible price.

When I purchase carpet, I always buy a whole roll of carpet because there is more wiggle room for them to lower the price on the mat. I have a few rental homes, so I will you so that carpet rolls eventually. I always ask for a discount if an item is damaged in a store. Buying paint in five-gallon buckets will generally save you the price of at least one gallon of paint. When I purchase a car without a trade-in, I can keep from one thousand to two thousand dollars off their asking price. You can always sell your old car on your own and get more money than what the car dealer has offered you for your old car. If the car dealer does not negotiate on the price of the car, ask for a new set of tires for the vehicle you want to buy or an extended warranty on the car. They can purchase the tires at wholesale prices. You will likely get a new set of tires for the vehicle you want to buy from them.

Antique dealers will generally take 10 % off of their asking price. Furniture stores have taken 10 to 20 % off the new furniture in their store. Jewelry stores will typically take 20% off of their higher-priced items.

You can save a lot of money buying items online. You don’t have to spend money on gas for your car or waste time looking for the thing you want to buy from the store to store.

I hope this will help you save money on your future purchases down the road.

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Fall Festival Minnesota

Fall Festival in Wabasha, Minnesota

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date September 30, 2016
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The fall festival in Wabasha, Minnesota, is a beautiful event for the entire family. The town has incredible fall decorations and pumpkins of all sizes and shapes. There were pumpkin carving demonstrations and face painting for the children. The houses in Wabasha were decorated nicely with gorgeous fall decorations and displays of different types and varieties. They had popcorn and candies and much more to eat. Some of the stores in Wabasha had beautiful fall displays that would work in anyone’s home to enhance the true beauty of the fall season in your home.

Seeing that the old Anderson House Hotel was running again was beautiful. The rooms are nicely appointed, and each room has a private bathroom. The suites in the Anderson House Hotel are out of this world. The suites are lovely and spacious; you could not ask for anything more in a beautiful and majestic suite. They serve excellent food when you stay at the Anderson House Hotel in Wabasha, Minnesota. The hotel has a lovely gift shop. Call them for updated information.

The town of Wabasha has many lovely shops that offer various items for sale. I found a beautiful antique store, cardy and coffee shop, jewelry store, hardware store, and more. Do not forget to visit the National Eagle Center in Wabasha, Minnesota. You will learn a lot of exciting facts about Eagles that you would never have imagined. The size of the Eagles nest will amaze you. Be sure to watch the awesome video that the National Eagle Center has put together to show and depict the life of the excellent majestic Eagle.

I would highly recommend a fall trip to Wabasha, Minnesota. You and your entire family will have a fantastic time in Wabasha.

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Marblehead and VermilionLighthouse Located in Ohio

Marblehead and Vermilion Lighthouse Located in Ohio

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date September 9, 2016
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Marblehead lighthouse is the oldest continually operating lighthouse on the Great Lakes. The lighthouse has been in operation since 1822. Guided tours are available May thru Oct. Th lighthouse is an 85 feet tall limestone structure built in eleven weeks. Its beacon helped lead wayward ships back to the shore safely. The beacon had 13 oil-burning reflective lamps initially. The lights generally burned whale oil. The lighthouse keeper had to keep the mornings filled with whale oil which was heavy work and hard work in lifting the lamp oil all the stairs to the top of the lighthouse where the lamps were located. Today the lighthouse has a 20-watt led fixture. When touring the lighthouse, look at all the historical photos and artifacts, including the last Fresnel lens to operate the lighthouse. I loved my tour of this magnificent old lighthouse that is still working today. themarbleheadpeninsula.com.

The Vermilion lighthouse is a replica of the original that was moved to Lake Ontario. Vermilion was without a lighthouse for 63 years. The lighthouse is located next to Main Street Beach. You can walk around the lighthouse, but you cannot enter it. I was impressed with the beauty of this miniature lighthouse.

The town of Vermilion had a lot of old shops and stores that looked like they would be exciting to go into. I was very impressed with this small town. People sat beside the beach, eating ice cream cones, relaxing, and having a good evening. The stores closed as we entered Vermilion because it was ten minutes after 5 PM. I want to return to this town when all the stores and shops would be open for business. Vermilion.net.

I love to look at all kinds of lighthouses and discover the vast history of these tall majestic beauties that helped save many lives over the years.

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Mill located in Ohio

Lanterman’s Mill Located in Youngstown , Ohio

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date September 3, 2016
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I had the privilege of taking a tour of Lanterman’s Mill with one of the descendants of the original mill builder. IMillys love to look at the mechanical workings of a Grist mill. It is fun to watch the grain move along the conveyor belt into the grindstone area of the grist mill. You can observe the ingenuity in the early production of meals and flour. You can smell the aroma’s that the freshly ground flour gives off. I love the gentle sound of the water flowing towards the water wheel. In their gift shop area, you can purchase stone ground cornmeal, buckwheat, and preservative-free whole wheat flour. Some of the local stores sell their flour also.

Lanterman’s Mill, an aMilloric landmark, was built in 1845 – 1846 by German Lanterman and Samuel Kimberly. The mill wasMilltored in 1982 – 1985 through the Ward and Florence Beecher Foundations gift. The Millmmunity treasure represents one of the many pioneer industries developed along Mill Creek and operates today as it did n the 1800’s grinding grains into flour.

Walking around the mill is Millerful, with breathtaking views of the mill and villages. There are plenty of beautiful flowers to look at. Explore Mill Creek Gorge for a dramatic peek into the area’s geologic history. Gorge Trail is a lovely two-mile loop along Mill Creek bordered by rugged sandstone outcrops. A boardwalk spans 1000 feet of this trail.

In 1933 the mill’s first floor was converted into a nature museum, then into the Parks historical museum in 1972. Lanterman’s Mill wasMillered into the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of interiors in 1974. The renovation of Lanterman’s Mill was no small feat. Many obstacles had to be overcome during the costly and meticulous renovation in 1982. I am happy that people had enough interest in this great old mill to save it and get it back into working order for generations to come to love and enjoy it as much as I did. Call them to check on their hours of operation.

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