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*CATLINES*
vol. 2, Issue 8, October 15, 2003
Published monthly by
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(in nine lives of progress)
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Table of contents:
1: Kibble Nibble: mewsings from the food bowl (editorial)
2: Kitten Kabootle's Kubbyhole (catly writings) (in loving
memory of Kitten Kabootle, now living at Rainbow Bridge)
3: biz-catskills (home-business, motivational or general biz
articles)
4: look what the cats dragged in (jokes, quotes, very brief
verse)
5: from Outside the catbox (questions, comments from readers)
6: subscription info and other strays
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1: Kibble Nibble: mewsings from the food bowl (editorial)
Hi, Cat-loving Home-Business PURRSons,
All unilateral optimists, you might not want to read this; never
say you weren't warned.
My husband, Jim, has been in and out of the hospital (mostly in)
for the past three weeks. He has had an intestinal hernia, for
which surgery was necessary; the spread of bacteria which is
usually okay in the intestinal tract but not okay when it spreads
throughout his system; minor, but damaging heart attacks; bladder
problems, due to a large abscess among other pockets of
diverticulitis, which re-filled after he came home, so he was
readmitted; blood transfusions since his hematocrit was too low
(they thought he was bleeding internally, but now they say he
just is not producing enough red cells, due to extensive
infections); and, I may have forgotten some.
He has a transplanted kidney which is doing great, in spite of
the stress, and his teeth are still good. (hmmm, how did he
manage that?)
I have had occasional transportation to visit Jim in Seattle, a
ways from home, but once I am there, I feel I am not of much
help, though he says my just being there is important to him,
even when he's half zonked out.
I've nearly finished several two-layer pot-holders, the only safe
kind when crocheted, but who knows if I will actually finish any
of them off, lol.
I discovered that I could order groceries from Albertsons.com so
this was a major blessing, since neither of us can lift much and
this is particularly great for ordering cat litter, pop (some
call it soda) and other heavy items. There is a delivery charge,
but probably it is less than it would cost me to take a cab to
get groceries, and much easier than going around the store with
an employee, locating each of the items I want, and then having
to carry them in once home.
Though our Walgreens pharmacy nearby does not deliver, I was in
dire straits one day, in need of one of my medications which had
run out, and, aware that Jim was in the hospital, one of their
techs brought the item to my door. I reeeeeeeally appreciated
this, since going to pick up meds would have been another cab
fare.
Okay, I might need to explain that at one time, I lived where
there were sidewalks, our stores and restaurants were only blocks
away; my daughter's preschool and elementary school and our then
church were all within walking distance. I was able to be much
more independent then. Perhaps Jim and I could have given a
little more thought to my particular needs when buying our
current home, however, I knew it was where Jim wanted to live,
and I wanted him to be where he felt best, knowing that his life
might end before mine.
However, I am not so sure about this last thought; he really may
outlive many of us. If he were a cat, I wonder which of his nine
lives he would be in at this time? He has way outlived any
predictions of medical personnel, however, he is one who may give
out at times, but does not give up!
Reading the mail has been problematic too, since I have not yet
learned how to use the scanner on my system. Taking piles of
mail to the hospital for Jim to peruse has been okay except for
some urgent items. Today's pile was mostly junk--yea!
The cats are quite subdued when I come home alone, like, they
want to say "How dare you come home without our daddy--again!
REOW!"
We won't talk about my birthday; suffice it to say that Jim and I
will celebrate my "unbirthday" some time. If Alice in Wonderland
can do it, why not I? (or is it me?) lol.
The past three weeks have seemed more like three months, and if I
had not been blessed with the company of my three feline sweeties
and their antics, I don't know how I would have survived.
The medical dudes are hinting that Jim will come home tomorrow,
Saturday, the 18th (yes, I know CATLINES is a few days late,
sorry.) I told him I'll believe it when he's really here, this
time.
Thank goodness for being able to talk frequently on the phone
with Jim and to Instant Message with our daughter, Lynden!
Email has served us well, too, since I can quickly send Jim
updates to family members and close friends.
Well, enough of our latest saga; let's dig in to CATLINES!
Lauren Merryfield
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ad is much more likely to place in CATLINES if it is composed so
as to keep with our catly theme. Thanks.
(Don't you just *love* people who don't practice what they
preach?) lol. I'm thinking on this one! One snag is that some
companies want us to use their ads and our catly creativity could
be frowned upon in a not-at-all aMEWSing way.
Lauren Merryfield,
(see bio elsewhere in this issue)
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Association For Pet Loss And Bereavement:
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2: Kitten Kabootle's Kubbyhole (catly writings)
Subject: National Feral Cat Day Oct. 16 & trap dangers
Hello all,
I just wanted to remind everyone about the upcoming National
Feral Cat Day on Oct. 16. This is a fantastic time to educate
people about the benefits of Trap/Neuter/Release as a humane
method of controlling cat populations nationwide.
Please take a moment to check out Alley Cat Allies at
www.alleycat.org
They have a wealth of information about this program, and how you
can best introduce this program into your neighborhood. They
will also send you a media package, if you are interested, and
they have a ton of free info in .pdf formats for you to use in
your quest to enlighten the masses.
Also - just a sidenote... Awhile back I ran across a cat that had
been trapped in my area and left in the trap. I of course
tracked down the owner of the trap. While they were well-meaning,
they did not understand that when trapping ferals, the traps
should never, not for one single second, be left unattended. This
is a perfect opportunity for some cat-hater (or even a coyote) ;)
to grab the poor kitty. Also - it is just flat out inhumane.
After fully "educating" this person, I'm certain it won't happen
again (under penalty of death). I just wanted you all to remind
your newbie volunteers and well meaning neighbors about this very
real danger.
Thanks much!
Stacy
(cat writers)
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LAUGH A LITTLE
The Question: "How Many Dogs Does It Take to Change A Light
Bulb?"
1. Golden Retriever: The sun is shining, the day is young, we've
got our whole lives ahead of us, and you're inside worrying about
a stupid burned out bulb?
2. Border Collie: Just one. And then I'll replace any wiring
that's not up-to-code.
3. Dachshund: You know I can't reach that stupid lamp!
4. Rottweiler: Make me.
5. Boxer: Who cares? I can still play with my squeaky toys in the
dark.
6. Lab: Oh, me, me!!!!! Pleeeeeeeeeze let me change the light
bulb! Can I? Can I? Huh? Huh? Huh? Can I? Pleeeeeeeeeze, please,
please, please!
7. German Shepherd: I'll change it as soon as I've led these
people from the dark, check to make sure I haven't missed any,
and make just one more perimeter patrol to see that no one has
tried to take advantage of the situation.
8. Jack Russell Terrier: I'll just pop it in while I'm bouncing
off the walls and furniture.
9. Old English Sheep Dog: Light bulb? I'm sorry, but I don't see
a light bulb?
10. Cocker Spaniel: Why change it? I can still pee on the carpet
in the dark.
11. Chihuahua: Yo quiero Taco Bulb.
12. Pointer: I see it, there it is, there it is, right there.....
13. Greyhound: It isn't moving. Who cares?
14. Australian Shepherd: First, I'll put all the light bulbs in a
little circle...
15. Poodle: I'll just blow in the Border Collie's ear and he'll
do it. By the time he finishes rewiring the house, my nails will
be dry.
The Cat's Answer: "Dogs do not change light bulbs. People change
light bulbs. So, the real question is: How long will it be before
I can expect some light, some dinner, and a massage?"
--author unknown to this editor
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Hi,
Here's something interesting about our black kitties.
Lauren
Subject: Black cat advantage
http://www.wired.com/news/medtech/0,1286,57883,00.html
(summarizes article in this week's "Current Biology" on how gene
mutations associated with a black coat may confer some immunity
to disease.
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Subject: another summary of the Black Cats article
http://www.newscientist.com/news/news.jsp?id=ns99993459
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Taken from this link:
http://cbs2chicago.com/health/local_story_225090744.html
Niki
(cat writers)
House Calls for Your Pets
Aug 13, 2003 7:55 am US/Central
CHICAGO (CBS 2) Doctor Joseph Hahn's practice keeps him moving,
literally. His veterinary clinic is on wheels.
He sees every one of his patients at their home, allowing him to
give his four-legged friends one-on-one attention.
"Cassidy, come here. Hi Cassidy. Hi honey. How bout a kiss?"
And, a remarkable level of care.
"Awww, good girl. Good girl honey. Ok, let's see what we got in
here."
Now, you might think your pet couldn't possibly get the same kind
of service they could at a more traditional stationary clinic,
but wait until you see inside Doctor Hahn's van.
"Ok, we are going to see what's in this ear"
Doctor Hahn has a lab, a fully stocked pharmacy, x-ray
capabilities and even a surgical suite.
"It's something that has been around for a few years, but it is
only recently that this type of technology has been available
where you can really fit an entire practice in a vehicle like
this," says Dr. Hahn.
That's why more of these units are starting to spring up.
The Chicago Veterinary Medical Association says two now patrol
suburban streets, and next month a vehicle called the Animobile
will start showing up in Chicago neighborhoods. It's in
partnership with Chicago's Commision On Animal Care And Control.
"We'll do spay, neuter and vaccinations out of the Animobile,"
says Joy Degani of Friends of Chicago Animal Care and Control.
"I have 3 dogs," explains Nancy Rogers. "One needs surgery and he
is going to come out next week and just do the surgery in my
driveway."
And, they say it takes a lot of stress off themselves and their
furry friends.
"She doesn't have the fears that she used to have when we would
go to the vet, the ride to the vet, she was always a nervous
wreck," says Terri Foelsch.
The service does cost a little more, but it's a price a lot of
pet lovers are willing to pay.
"It's worth it and a lot more," says Foelsch.
(© 2003 CBS )
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Animals As Teachers
by Marie T. Russell
Life surrounds us with teachers, if we are but willing to learn.
Actually, everyone and everything in our life is our teacher --
they teach by example of something we'd like to attain or
something we'd like to abandon.
One of my greatest teachers these days is my dog, Angel. He
appeared on our doorstep a year ago -- a tiny wet black bundle of
fur. It had been raining all week and he was huddled by the
doorstep trying to stay dry and get warm. I brought him in and
put a sign up on the street to let his human family know he had
been found. No one claimed him -- which was just as well since
after a few hours I was definitely in love.
Part lab and part chow he was cute, affectionate, and a joy to
have around. He was named Angel since I felt he had been brought
to my doorstep by angels to serve as my teacher, my friend, my
playmate, and my guardian angel.
In the year that he's been with us he has taught me many things.
He reminds me to take time to play, to go out in the fresh air
and walk (or in his case, run like the wind). He demonstrates
exuberance for life, he has a great capacity for joy, for
excitement, for pleasure. He reminds me when I've been working
too many hours in a row that it's time to take a break. He shows
me by example that one must drink a lot -- and I mean a lot -- of
water. He eats only when hungry, a few mouthfuls at a time and
then goes on to something else. He gets so excited, and I mean
so excited, when something wonderful is coming his way. Even the
routine of a morning walk gets him so excited he jumps for joy.
He's given new meaning to that expression -- he jumps, twirls,
and is so excited to go for a morning walk -- while I, am barely
awake, and going for a walk not only because I "should" but
because I "have to" take the dog out. What a difference in
attitude. He jumps excitely -- I drag my feet.
He has demonstrated to me, day after day, the importance of
loving life and living life to the fullest. When we go out on the
paths -- me to walk, him to run -- to watch him run back and
forth is such a pleasure to see as he puts "his all" into it.
He runs for the pure joy of it -- not because he needs the
exercise, or because his doctor told him he "should". He runs for
the pleasure of running, for the sense of freedom, and the sense
of adrenaline that fills his body. He runs to discover new
trails, and he runs with abandon on the old trails as well. He
doesn't care whether it's the same old same old, he's excited to
be alive and enjoying "being".
And he knows how to ask for love and how to accept it. When he
rolls over to be petted, he simply lays there and enjoys. He
accepts the love in the moment and then doesn't hesitate to come
back and ask for more whenever he wants more love and attention.
Many times when I'm working, he'll walk up beside me and stand
quietly. If I'm busy and don't notice him, he'll simply walk away
-- talk about respecting someone else's space. At other times,
he'll bring in his toys one at a time -- and when I've broken my
concentration on what I'm doing, I'll notice that I'm surrounded
by his toys. a silent invitation to come and play. He reminds me
that there is always time to play -- and the opportunities are
always there. He reminds me that I need to take short play
breaks during the day -- just to get up and stretch (he always
stretches when he gets up), to go say hello to the person in the
next room, to take a drink of water, or just to say "hey, I'm
here if you need me".
What a teacher! He has reminded me of the importance of taking
time -- for myself, to play, to laugh, to go out into nature and
enjoy the moment. He has reminded me of the importance of being
loyal to friends, curious and interested in strangers, and always
willing to explore new territories and adventures.
He reminds me to greet each day with a wagging tail (or a smile
in my case), to always be happy to see family and friends, to get
excited about going for a walk, about seeing a rabbit or a cat --
to be so delighted (and to show it exuberantly) when a friend
comes to visit, to enjoy life to the fullest, and yet also know
when and how to rest and relax to the fullest.
Angel Dog (his full name) is only a year and a month old
(approximately) and he is one of the best teachers I've ever had.
Since he's been in my life, I've rediscovered the beauty of a
free spirit. I now laugh a lot more. I take more time for me (and
for him). I take time to play, to go out in nature, to remember
to take short play breaks and short naps. He reminds me to stop
and smell the flowers, to always be interested in exploring life,
to start each day excited about going "out into the world" and
checking it all out, once again.
Whether you have a dog as a teacher or not, there are many other
opportunities to learn all these lessons -- perhaps you have
children who are great master teachers. They also are willing and
able to demonstrate all these lessons on how to live in the moment
and to enjoy life no matter what -- rain or shine.
RECOMMENDED BOOK:
Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul by Jack Canfield (Editor),
et al.
(Stories About Pets As Teachers, Healers, Heroes, and Friends)
Info/Order this book.
About The Author
Marie T. Russell is the publisher of InnerSelf Magazine and The
Natural Yellow Pages. She produced a weekly South Florida radio
broadcast, Inner Power, from 1992-1995 which focused on themes
such as self-esteem, personal growth, and well-being. Her
articles focus on transformation and reconnecting with our own
inner source of joy and creativity. Marie can be reached at
marie@innerself.com
with personal comments and feedback, or to be placed on a
mailing list to be advised when her book becomes available.
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(editor's note: this is sad but please copy it into your browser
to listen and read and take action, for the sake of our kitties!)
http://www.itsmeowornever.org/homeless.html
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Subject: FW: Animal Rescue Site
It only takes a second, and hopefully it helps!
Please Help....
Please tell ten friends to tell ten today!
The Animal Rescue Site is having trouble getting enough people to
click on it daily to meet their quota of getting free food
donated every day to abused and neglected animals.
It takes less than a minute to go to their site and click on
"feed an animal in need" for free.
This doesn't cost you a thing. Their corporate sponsors /
advertisers use the number of daily visits to donate food to
abandoned/neglected animals in exchange for advertising.
Here's the web site! Pass it along to people you know.
http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com
(Editor's note: They have catly jewelry there, too, proceeds
going to help animals)
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MEOWMEOWMEOWMEOWMEOWMEOWMEOWMEOW
Lauren Merryfield is the editor/publisher of CATLINES. She and
her husband, Jim, live in Washington with their three feline
"kids," Jaspur, Mikey and Gabrielle.
Lauren is a member of the Cat Writers' Association:
http://www.catwriters.org
and co-owner of
http://www.catliness.com
where one can join CATLINES.
She has recently opened her first honest-to-goodness store,
selling cat-theme jewelry items, some are one-of-a-kind:
http://www.animalloversjewelry.com
She is now a member of the APLB--Association For Pet-Loss And
Bereavement
http://www.aplb.org
and, Heaven forbid, says Jim, the Cat Collectors' Club:
http://www.catcollectors.org
And even *more* "Heaven forbid," she's on Ebay:
EBAY! We're there! Bid Now!
http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/meowheart/.
She recently decided to CATer to those who really are interested
in non-cat items too, bringing about:
http://www.stuffandsuchandeverything.com .
She is enjoying spreading her catliness around!
MEOWMEOWMEOWMEOWMEOWMEOWMEOW
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3: Bizcat Skills
Hi,
Right after I fixed up the notes I had hurridly done after our
teleclinic, then later today I read this interesting comment:
Pay attention: If you want to recall something, pay close
attention to it at the time. The problem may not be memory, the
problem may be one of attention.
People who have a good memory, pay close attention to events as
they happen. Also, you may well know that the level of interest
and importance we assign to a person or an event, determines how
much attention we are going to pay it at the particular time it
is occurring.
(author unknown to this editor)
Thanks.
Lauren Merryfield
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What types of products sell best?
Maybe a better question would be: "What type of product turns me
on?"
Remember, you are planning to do this on a full-time basis as a
transition away from the Corporate Trap of the J.O.B. (Journey Of
the Broke)
You want to be sure that whatever it is you do, that it is
something you can get excited about.
Something you can be passionate about.
Something you can be proud of.
So it wouldn't hurt to start with your passions and values, your
gifts and your experiences.
Answering the following questions should give you some initial
help in determining a direction for you to go in.
What values do I hold dear?
What am I passionate about?
What do I believe in strongly?
What hobbies do I love to participate in?
Where do I think I can make a difference?
What are the dreams I had as a young adult?
Why did I give up on those dreams I had as a young adult?
Are those dreams more possible now because of the Internet?
What business would I attempt if I knew I could not fail?
What types of unique skills have I developed that others can
learn from?
What types of "life experiences have I acquired that would be
valuable to others?
What types of services have I noticed that could really use
improvement?
In what area can I do something bigger, better, faster or cheaper
than the existing companies?
How can I improve an existing web-based service?
What is stopping me from daring to achieve?
What character trait or skill do people always say that I have?
How can I package my particular skills or knowledge and sell it
as an "information product"? Book, Seminar, C.D., Tapes, Video,
E-Book
All of these questions are designed to open your mind up and to
examine the possibilities that lay before you.
Let's face it, few of us think in these terms very often OR for
very long. Setting aside some quiet time to really think through
these questions should yield some great results.
Writing all of these answers on a large piece of paper or on a
"Dry-Erase" White Board should help you to see a pattern of
thoughts and a general theme to your life that (hopefully) will
point you in your direction of your life's work.
Isn't that what being a Home Based Business Owner is all about?
I believe it is all about engaging in your "Life's work", the
work you were destined to pursue, not the work that you were led
into by your:
Background
Education
Parent's advice
Teacher's advice
Friend's advice
Particular path in life
A serendipitous turn of events
Isn't it funny how we just sort of "fall into" the path our life
takes us on?
If we don't do anything to alter this path, we end up unhappy,
angry or bitter at how our life has turned out.
We are
"Too busy making a living to focus on creating a life"
The exercise above will focus you in on the business of choice,
for you.
--Brian Winters
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4: look what the cat dragged in
Hawk Lion Stinker
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"
The purity of a persons heart can be quickly measured by
how they regard animals. Beware of people who dislike cats".
- Irish proverb
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(This was on a card that my Aunt Phyllis sent to my
parents.)
"CATS ...lurk low,
leap high, hunt brave, hide shy,
blink warm, stare cold, play young, yawn old, crouch short,
strut tall, act big, sleep small. "
--Author unknown to this editor
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(Editor's note: this is a note I sent to my husband, Jim, shortly
after the Seattle Mariners didn't make it to the playoffs.)
Hi,
Did you read any of these articles about Pat Gillick leaving the
Mariners? Well, there is one entirely unacceptable statement he
made, having nothing at all to do with baseball:
He said simply, "I've had a kick at the cat four times, and now
it's somebody else's turn."
reow!
Lauren
ps: That stupid statement appeared in two separate articles about
Pat Gillick, so he must have uttered those awful words more than
once, bummer, boo, hiss, growl, scratch and bite!
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(another uncatly comment)
[The] defilements are like a cat. If you feed it, it will keep
coming around. Stop feeding it, and eventually it will not bother
to come around anymore.
-Ajahn Chah, "Still Forest Pool"
From "365 Buddha: Daily Meditations," edited by Jeff Schmidt.
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You just need to be a flea against injustice. Enough
committed fleas biting strategically can make even the
biggest dog (or cat) uncomfortable and transform even the biggest
nation.
--Marian Wright Edelman
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The following ad in The Atlanta Journal is
reported to have received numerous calls:
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ethnicity unimportant. I'm very good looking
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Candlelight dinners will have me eating out
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Rub me the right way and watch me respond.
I'll be at the front door when you get home
from work, wearing only what nature gave me.
Kiss me and I'm yours.
Call (404) 875-6420 and ask for "Daisy. "
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Men are so easy.
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5: from Outside the catbox
Hi, especially to our new readers. I have been receiving emails
from subscribers that say "ad for CATLINES" in the subject and
then a blank message. Excuse me, I cannot place an ad unless you
send it, however, please read above regarding our free ad board
where free ads may be placed.
I was receiving too many ads that sounded scammy or spammy to me
and the cats and they didn't pass our standards. (Gabrielle is
particularly picky in what is good dumpster material, which make
good toys, wherever they come from, and which are those to pass
on to me.) Thanks.
BIZLINES does publish all free ads sent in to those who are
subscribed, therefore, joining both of our ezines might be of
great help to you. Thanks.
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I want to thank those of you who have sent in such catly
writings, home-business articles and your having been so willing
to share them!
Keep sending them in!
PURRingly,
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