--------------------- Welcome to *CATLINES* the MEWsletter! For cat-loving Home Business PURRSons: Home business workers desiring to share what they know. --------------------- NEW! MY KITTY BLOG: http://mycatablog.blogspot.com ~~~~~~~ A Place To Rethink: NEW! http://www.anotherwaytoday.com Corresponding blog: http://www.anotherwaytoday.blogspot.com ~~~~~~~ Brand NEW! SCENTLINES for candle-loving home-business persons! http://www.radiantsoy.com http://www.candlesaglow.biz (soy/veg candles, bath and body products; new, great company!) -------------------- Remember to Help the feline population by adopting or fostering stray, hungry, frightened cats! @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ ===================== F R E E G I F T F O R Y O U http://www.powerpointerspage.com/185104/freebook.pdf ===================== New entries on our website; come check them out! Something there just for you! http://www.catliness.com (We have animal-theme jewelry, Kitty Toys and dishes there for you!) @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ EBAY; we finally made it!  Bid now!  Bid Often! http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/meowheart/. ******* >^..^< >^..^< >^..^< >^..^< *CATLINES* vol. 3, Issue 12, February 15, 2005 Published monthly (most of the time) by http://www.catliness.com (in nine lives of progress) WINNER OF THE GOLDEN WHISKERS AWARD http://www.meowhoo.com hosted by Katherine Cook at: http://www.katstorm.com ===================== Editor: Lauren Merryfield =======>^..^<===== Treats For February (Note: copy the links into your browser to make them work; music and great verses you don't want to miss!) ******* Groundhog Day http://www.mamarocks.com/groundhog_day.htm ******* Valentine blessing http://www.mamarocks.com/valentine_blessing.htm ******* Funny Valentine http://www.poofcat.com/funnyval.html ******* That's Love http://www.mamarocks.com/thats_love.htm ******* (Every day is hug your cat day!) ******* ===================== >From my friend, Chris L.  She sells everything! http://tishtreasure.zoovy.com ===================== CATTICAL MEWSIC! It's the cat's meow! as one album owner wrote: "... is bright, fresh and irresistible. It's catnip for the ears." To learn more about the Symphonia Felina album  and Forestdale album, (available online only) and ClydeSight 2.0!, visit the Forestdale Music Album Web Site for playing samples: http://www.clydesight.com/forestdale/samp.html Tim Thompson ClydeSight Productions C.H.U. (Clyde's Human Unit) Clyde Big Paws, Feline Unit 236.8v2 1990-1997 "Clyde Big Paws--Keeping the Memory Alive" Visit ClydeSight2.0! the website of Clyde the Cat at: http://www.clydesight.com and Clyde's mewsical extraveganza, Concert at CLAW http://claw.org/theater/clydeconc/startpg.shtml ===================== _____________________ If you are receiving this newsletter, either you subscribed recently or received a copy from a friend. 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And if you do it--you just may have Jaspur Jaws to answer to, lol. _____________________ >^..^< >^..^< >^..^< >^..^< (4 kitty heads, representing Jaspur, Mikey, Gabrielle and Maryah, suPURRvisors and helPURRs in these adventures into catliness.) ===================== >^..^< >^..^< >^..^< >^..^< And now! ... 4 cats present... * CATLINES * ===================== 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 ===================== Weekly Drawing - Win a FREE Gourmet Soy Candle 16 oz and yummy to the bottom of the jar! Enter up to once a day at - http://www.candlesaglow.biz " When all candles be out, all cats be gray." --John Heywood ===================== 1: Kibble Nibble: mewsings from the food bowl (editorial) Spring is around the corner, all ye cat-lovers. We will, at any moment, be moving CATLINES over to a different autoresponder system.  You will have the option of the regular emailed version, RSS version or Private Mailer version of CATLINES, once we figure out how to do this, LOL. Spam has taken a terrible toll on our ezines reaching all of you so we are hoping that this will be a great improvement for all of us. Some of you have spam filters which require my typing in the dreaded verification turing number code thingy, which my screenreader does not read. PURRhaps you can find a way to let me in.  I may have to bounce those addresses out of our system, which is something I would really rather not do. CATLINES will be in it's fourth year of production in March, so the anticipated and planned changes will be it's birthday present, to us and to all of you. Thanks. Lauren Merryfield And check out those candles!  They make great gifts, great fundraisers, and more!Valentine's Day is around the corner.  So are spring, Easter, Mother's Day and other days for candle light. Thanks Lauren Merryfield @@@@@@@ ~~~~~~~ ATTENTION ADVERTISERS: Beginning with the March, 2004 Issue: Advertise In Catlines Newsletter We offer two forms of advertising to our subscribers. Solo ads and feature ads. (See catliness.com for directions) ******* Please remember the free ad board for placement of your free ads--read below. --------------------- Catly Resources: (I do not make any money on these) Association For Pet Loss And Bereavement: http://www.aplb.org ******* Cat Collectors' Site: (NOTICE: brand new address): http://p075.ezboard.com/binternationalcatcollectorsclub ******* Cat-writers' site: http://www.catwriters.org ********************* For the very best litter, check out the following: http://www.worldsbestcatlitter.com ********************* For help with excessive scratching/clawing: (too late for our couch) http://www.stickypaws.com ) ********************* ===================== Paid ads: http://www.catliness.com and free ads at: http://www.freeadboard.com/?pro=470 ===================== 2: Kitten Kabootle's Kubbyhole (catly writings) CRISPY CRITTER by Lynne Massie It was a warm July day when my daughter and I saw a cloud of black smoke near our local hardware store. We quickly drove over to watch news being made as the store was overtaken by fire.  No sooner did we arrive then a puff of smoke came running out of the building into the hands of a paramedic. Realizing it was a kitten, I followed them to the ambulance where it was dunked into a bucket of saline. "If it doesn't belong to anyone, I'll take it." Relieved, the paramedic handed me a black, wet, glob of burned mess.  The only thing recognizable was a pair of eyes pleading for relief.  It couldn't even mew. We dashed to the nearest vet, praying the kitten would live until we arrived. "Please hold on," we pleaded. The black eyes stared at me without a sound.  The vet took one look and said, "This cat is so badly burned his lungs are probably seared and his skin will turn to leather and fall off. You need to put him to sleep." "What?  You haven't even tried to save him.  I'm a cancer survivor who has proven you can beat the odds.  I can't just put him to sleep.  This cat may die, but it won't be for lack of trying.  Thank you for your time." We dashed to another vet who gave the same line.  On to a third, who said what we wanted to hear. "I think this kitten may have a chance." We then broke the news that we could not afford much in the way of treatment, especially for a stray.  Fortunately, by then, she was attached to the little thing and agreed to free treatment if we would pay for the medications. "If he is still alive tomorrow and his lungs have not filled with fluid, we will give it a go," she said. "That's a deal!" "What's his name?" she asked. "His name?  Hmmm.  I think we'll call him Crispy Critter." Thus began a 24-hour ordeal of treatments and sleeping with him on the couch -- cuddling, petting, nurturing, and treating his severe burns.  He made it through the first 24 hours and over the next several days much of his skin died.  Pieces began to fall off -- first the tops of his ears, then a toe, then half his tail, then another portion of his foot. It was gruesome and we began to wonder if we had made a mistake. But, as we sat cuddling him looking into those black eyes, we knew we had to keep trying.  Soon we were rewarded with some quiet meows. Over the next four months, while we continued to peel away dead skin and treat the burns.  Smoke inhalation left him with an asthma-like wheeze and an intestinal tract that had little peristaltic movement -- meaning he could not move his bowels. Discouraged, we finally had to admit that giving enemas to a cat everyday was not something we could continue.  So with a heavy heart, we took him to the vets ready to give up. As we walked in, a relief vet happened to be passing through town.  When he saw the scraggly-looking Crispy, he exclaimed, "What happened to that cat?" After telling him the story, he said, "I read of a new surgery that might solve the intestinal problem.  I was hoping to have an opportunity to try it and will do it for free.  But you need to know he may not survive". With tears running down our checks, we kissed and cuddled Crispy, as we said our goodbye. The next day we got the call from the vet.  "Crispy is alive! He is ready to go home.  What a courageous cat he is.  Only time will tell if he has turned the corner." With both elation and tears, we rushed to the vets to bring him home. That was three years ago.  Today, Crispy, the Courageous Kitten, struts around on his toe-less feet with his half tail held high. His face is scarred, he has only half of his ears and he OWNS the house. He rules over three big dogs, three other cats, and one bird. Not a day goes by that I don't look at him and remember that no matter how difficult the challenge appears, we should never give up without a fight. When we dedicate our whole self to a goal, miracles really do occur. -- Lynne Massie @@@@@@@ Subject: Fwd: Cat Proverbs Top 10 Cat Proverbs 10. Do unto others whatever the hell you want to. 9. The world is your litter box. 8. Always put off until tomorrow anything that interferes with a nap. 7. Look before you lick. 6. Pride goeth before .... you've got to be friggin' kidding me! 5. You scratch my back. 4. Strike while the feet are bare. 3. When in doubt, wash. 2. If at first you don't succeed, act like you intended to fail. .. and the Number 1 Cat Proverb ... 1.The way to your owner's heart is through their ankles when they least expect it. --author unknown @@@@@@@ That Jaspur Is Entirely Too Smart by Lauren Merryfield 05/03/04 Today Jaspur was in the bathroom and after I petted him,he got down from his towel on the counter. Suddenly, I remembered that I wanted to tell him about the reason for all the noise outside today.  I said "Jaspur, come here!  I want to tell you something.  It's about going outside." That kitty turned around in the doorway and headed back to me, pawing on my leg with excitement. I told him we were getting the porch enclosed so that kitties could come outside with us just in that place.  It doesn't mean you can go all the way out, but you can get fresh air and sunshine. He smooooooothed on my legs and left.  I think that kitty understood quite a lot of what I said.  He's sooo smart! Lauren @@@@@@@ February is Spay/Neuter Awareness month When does "1 + 1 = 8"? When fertile pets have babies. Bend.com news sources Posted: Tuesday, February 1, 2005 1:54 PM Reference Code: AR-20935 February 1 - Portland - February   is national spay/neuter month. Why? To stop the flood of young unwanted animals this spring. Animal shelters across Oregon euthanize upwards of 50,000 dogs, cats, kittens, and puppies each year. Allowing even one fertile pair of dogs or cats to reproduce could cause up to 8 animals to be euthanized due to lack of loving and caring homes. Spaying or neutering is a viable solution to the pet overpopulation problem and will save lives. The Oregon Humane Society wants to dispel the myths surrounding this simple and necessary operation: a spayed or neutered pet will not become fat and lazy nor have a personality change. What it will do is decrease aggressive behavior, keep your pet from running away or roaming as much, eliminate behaviors such as "spraying or marking," and create a more relaxed and affectionate pet. What stops pet owners from having this procedure done? Shelters continually hear it is the costs associated with the operation. Well, OHS has a web page ( http://www.oregonhumane.org/spay-neuter/index.asp ) full of information on assistance programs in this area. Don't let cost be a deciding factor in whether you get your pets altered. Included on this web page are: No Interest Loan The Oregon Humane Society spay/neuter loan program is available to those who need financial assistance with interest free loans for up to $50. Spay/Neuter Assistance Program for cats To help reduce the extreme cat overpopulation in Portland, the Oregon Humane Society offers the Feline Spay/Neuter Assistance Plan (SNAP), which provides up to $30 to spay/neuter. Recipients must find their own veterinarian who will accept these vouchers. We can provide assistance for up to two cats in a household. Spay/Neuter Assistance Directory There are many organizations in this community offering funding resources for pet owners to get their pets altered. This directory lists nine organizations in the greater Portland area offering help. The Oregon Humane Society offers these assistance programs to help end the tragedy of pet overpopulation but you must do your part. For more information, please contact our resource receptionist at (503) 285-7722, ext. 224; visit www.oregonhumane.org or drop by the Oregon Humane Society, located at 1067 NE Columbia Blvd., Portland, Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. or Sunday noon until 7 p.m. ===================== (note: this ad is from our former webperson before we found our current managed account with Katstorm&co.) *ANNOUNCING!!* MOMMY ADS! Undeniably one of the best online resources for WAHMs. Fantastic at Home Business ideas! A multitude of Targeted Traffic Generators! Secure your *exclusive* listing today! http://www.mommyads.com ===================== MEOWMEOWMEOWMEOWMEOWMEOWMEOWMEOW Lauren Merryfield is the editor/publisher of CATLINES.  She and her husband, Jim, live in Washington with their four feline "kids," Jaspur, Mikey, Gabrielle and Maryah. Daughter, Lynden, lives in Nebraska, Lauren's homeland. Lauren has been published in several magazines and books including "The Braille Monitor," "Future Reflections," (national Publications) and "News From Blind Nebraskans," state newsletter. "Heartwarmers of Love," an anthology, contains her story "Love Far Beyond The Physical," concerning the marriage to her husband Jim. Her story "Kabootle: Rescue Cat," was published in an anthology by Angel Animals, entitled "God's Messengers: what animals tell us about the Divine." Her essay "My heroes three" appeared in the August, 2004 edition of the CF Alliance Newsletter, (fibromyalgia.) Her poem "Missed Opportunities" was published in FibroHugs book of poetry 2004. 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 online store, selling cat-theme jewelry items, some are one-of-a-kind: http://www.catliness.com She is now a member of the APLB--Association For Pet-Loss And Bereavement, receiving a diploma in counselor training in May of 2004. 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 is enjoying spreading her catliness around! MEOWMEOWMEOWMEOWMEOWMEOWMEOW --------------------- InstantAudio Put audio in your emails, on your website; isn't that cool! Join us today: http://instantaudio.com/specialinfo.asp?x=34122 --------------------- (It is quite possible that many of the "author unknown" catly writings appearing in CATLINES are those of Mark Mason at: http://www.catdiary.com ) --------------------- ===================== I have a new website I'd like you to go visit.  please tell me what you think of it? What is the best thing about this website? http://bizcats.successuniversity.com/info info@bizofchoice.com/?subject=successuniversity ===================== 3:  Bizcat Skills Six Basic Human Needs Tony Robbins has identified six basic human needs and believes everyone is--or can be--motivated by their desire to fulfill these needs. 1. Certainty/Comfort. We all want comfort. And much of this comfort comes from certainty. Of course there is no ABSOLUTE certainty, but we want certainty the car will start, the water will flow from the tap when we turn it on and the currency we use will hold its value. 2. Variety. At the same time we want certainty, we also crave variety. Paradoxically, there needs to be enough UNcertainty to provide spice and adventure in our lives. 3. Significance. Deep down, we all want to be important. We want our life to have meaning and significance. I can imagine no worse a death than to think my life didn't matter. 4. Connection/Love. It would be hard to argue against the need for love. We want to feel part of a community. We want to be cared for and cared about. 5. Growth. There could be some people who say they don't want to grow, but I think they're simply fearful of doing so--or perhaps NOT doing so. To become better, to improve our skills, to stretch and excel may be more pronounced in some than others, but it's there. 6. Contribution. The desire to contribute something of value--to help others, to make the world a better place than we found it is in all of us. Action Point Evaluate this list to better understand your personal motivations and examine which ones seem the most significant to you. Then, look at what you do to fulfill the needs of others. It will likely make a difference in what and how you do what you do. ------------------------------------------- "The most important thing I have learned over the years is the difference between taking one's work seriously and taking one's self seriously. The first is imperative and the second disastrous." --Margaret Fontey --submitted by Jo @@@@@@@ Run, Forrest, run by Mike Litman Hey Lauren! I just got back from the gym about: 30 minutes ago and wanted to share an important success 'reminder' with you. I'm not sure about you guys, but getting to the gym is sometimes a pain in the tail, but we have to do the things we don't want to do right...:} At the gym I was doing bicep exercises and my goal was 12 reps each set. Each set I was doing the weight was increasing and getting tougher. Much tougher. So much, that by the 8th rep, I wanted to 'throw in the towel', but I didn't. I wanted to stop so badly, but I didn't. What I did instead is give just 5% more effort and didn't stop at 12 reps, I went to 15. You see, we need to be reminded that the MAGIC doesn't happen on the 1st mile, it happens when you go the EXTRA mile for yourself and for others. Anybody who knows anything about weight training will tell you that you get most of your results from those last 2-3 reps you don't want to do. But here's the catch. Most people quit on themselves, their dreams, right when it gets tough. Unfortunately, they then never get to taste the MAGIC that could have taken place for them. And that TASTE is so sweet, it really is unfortunate that more people don't get to taste it. (Shameless plug: Some of the biggest feedback I get from my 'Power of Concentration Success System', is it shows you how to easily go that extra 5% and win. http://www.powerofconcentration.net ) I say it over and over, but you don't have to be 50% or 100% better than everyone else. 5% is it. Yes, that's it. Do a little bit more today. Do one more rep. Work 15 minutes longer. Do one more prospecting call. Send one more thank you card to a client. Encourage one more person. Are YOU ready to give 5% more today? I can't answer that for you, but I believe you're ready. Am I right? Make your move. Talk to you soon. Mike P.S. If you're reading this, do yourself a favor because it will help you quickly and easily add that 5% extra into your life. When you cli.ck this link, you're going to discover a proven system that over 1,517 individuals have used in the last 30 days to change their life. Would you like to be next? Are you ready? 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Submit your ads at: http://www.freeadboard.com/?pro=470 ===================== Write a book now! http://www.mcssl.com/app/aftrack.asp?afid=191341 ===================== $10 a month for your very own website and more!  Come see what this is all about: http://www.movie.ws/bestone ===================== ===================== The Cat's Meow http://www.cafeshops.com/poofcat ===================== 4: Look What The Cats Dragged In Dean has no qualms about the direction in which the party should go. He has been warning against becoming "Republican lite." He knows who the enemy is. "Just as a cat is not a dog, a Democrat is not a Republican." --Howard Dean @@@@@@@ A man who carries a cat by the tail is getting experience that will always be helpful. He isn't likely to grow dim or doubtful. Chances are, he isn't likely to carry the cat that way again, either. But if he wants to, I say let him! - Mark Twain Curiosity killed the cat, but for awhile I was a suspect. - Stephen Wright @@@@@@@ It has been the providence of Nature to give this creature [the cat] nine lives instead of one. Author: Bidpai (Pilpay) Source: The Greedy and Ambitious Cat (fable iii) Lauk! what a monstrous tail our cat has got! Author: Henry Carey Source: The Dragon of Wantley (act II, sc. 1) Mrs. Crupp had indignantly assured him that there wasn't room to swing a cat there; but as Mr. Dick justly observed to me, sitting down on the foot of the bed, nursing his leg, "You know, Trotwood, I don't want to swing a cat. I never do swing a cat. Therefore what does that signify to me?" Author: Charles Dickens Source: The Personal History of David Copperfield (vol. II, ch. VI) MEOWMEOWMEOWMEOWMEOWMEOWMEOWMEOWMEOWMEOWMEOW   REMEMBER to help provide for the kitties   --yours and ours-- by visiting our sponsors!   Thanks. MEOWMEOWMEOWMEOWMEOWMEOWMEOWMEOWMEOWMEOWMEOW 5: from Outside the catbox Thanks for the feedback, from ideas for this newsletter to your cat questions and concerns, which I've been glad to answer, to the best of my knowledge, or forward you on to someone else who knows better than I.  Maybe someday I'll be paid for this??? I appreciate the notes of concern from December's "rant" when just too many things were going on at once.  Many of you were able to relate to that.  I hope things are calming down for everyone now with the new year. Thanks. Lauren Merryfield 6: subscription info and other strays a catly site! CATLINES is a member of the Ezineville Club @ Village of Tidbits. To become a free member visit Ezineville Club @ http://www.villageoftidbits.com --------------------- >^..^< >^..^< >^..^< >^..^< CATLINES is now a member of the IPEA http://www.InternationalePublishersAssociation.com _________________________________________________________ CATLINES is published by Lauren Merryfield co-owner of catliness.com. We are proud members of the International Council of Online Professionals (I-cop) http://www.i-cop.org> ======================== Please rate this Ezine at the Cumuli Ezine Finder http://www.cumuli.com/ezines/ra22526.rate ===================== Sub and unsub info: You may subscribe or unsubscribe to CATLINES by going to our website: http://www.catliness.com (much easier now!) 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