What Will I Do?

Having the stray cat around gives me plenty to do.  I can't walk out of the house without it appearing. I can't pull the car out of the garage without it appearing. Check the mail, it appears.  The next door neighbors congratulated me on acquiring the cute cat but since they each have a cat living under their porch they aren't much interested in mine.  I named the cat Kitty.

My own cat, Prince has accepted the fact that I am feeding Kitty but he is absolutely worn out by the end of the day.  He never gets a moment of peace.

It's no wonder that Prince gets tired.  He spends hours making sure that Kitty doesn't open the door to come in and I can only think that I pity the fool that might decide to open that door!  

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Caught In The Act

You really didn't expect me to ignore the stray cat today, did you?

I was still feeling under the weather today but decided to check up on the cat.  I went out the front door to the porch, looked to the left and to the right, no cat.  I walked to the right side of the porch but no cat.  I walked to the opposite side of the porch and checked on my plants, no cat.

I had already decided that this "porch cat" needed to eat more so I had taken a cup of dry food with me just in case but there was no cat!  Strays come and go.  This isn't the first that has shown up at my house.  I have fond memories of many so my feelings weren't hurt.  I noticed the little bowl that had been left outside yesterday, deftly dumped the cup of food in and came back in the house.

As I closed the door my cat lunged toward the window.  The stray was already on the porch!

As you can see from the photo above, my cat was not happy.  He fussed and whined while the dog carried on so I reassured them both of my love for them with bacon.  It's amazing how bacon can defuse a combative situation!  

Kitty did not get bacon but she did seem to be pleased to have scored on a free, effortless meal.  I can only hope that ham will have the same results tomorrow.  

You Got A Break!

You probably didn't even know it but you got a break!  I've been out of commission with a stupid allergy attack which means I haven't felt like doing much of anything.  Lucky you!

I have been taking my cheap, over the counter meds and I catch a few minutes of feeling okay but I'm a light-weight and struggle to stay awake.

Typical of myself, I didn't even have to leave the porch to get into trouble.  A new cat showed up when I went outside and the little cat doesn't want to leave.  This isn't its first appearance at my house but it is the first time it actually talked to me. This cat weighs about six pounds and it is feisty as can be!  I allowed it visitation with my 22 pound cat and my 48 pound dog at the window.  It became aggressive toward both without either of them doing anything other than peering out the window!

I know, I know.  I am stuck with this cat.  I thought I should give it a blanket but then I reminded myself that it was over 65f.  I ignored it last week and it moved to my neighbor's house but I'm guessing that their dog and two cats weren't very welcoming. Cat logic forced it back to my house.

Human logic tells me that I don't need to become a cat lady but the shelter doesn't have any place better for it than my porch. Since it had a collar maybe somebody will come along and claim it and I will be hoping for nice weather so maybe somebody will post a sign about their lost cat.

Another break for you!  The cat is at my house!

Chu's Packaging Supplies

Some time during the last few weeks my news feed changed and I missed the update that Chu's Packaging Supplies made to their web site.

They still have the really nice custom printed tape but they have added a few new products to their line.  I especially like the Tamper Evident Security Tape.

Chu's Packaging also has tape for construction purposes.  They supply drywall tape, asbestos warning tape and caution tape.

If you're moving, Chu's Packaging has moving pads and dollies.

Safety is not overlooked by Chu's Packaging Supplies.  Whatever service industry that you are in that requires coveralls, lab coats, aprons or shoe covers Chu's Packaging has those available too.

For over 25 years Chu's Packaging Supplies  has served their customers.  You will be happy to do business with them.

Comparison of Strong Words to Soft Words

I have been attending a few classes and I noticed that the instructors have a desire for me to have a presence. I like to have control and give others control, not sit around and wait to see what emerges. The instructor starts using the soft words and my immediate thought is that I care about authoring the facts so that others can achieve their objective but these people are telling me that I should be a character with feelings. I want the facts that I inform you of to be useful whereas they want me to share feelings that will inspire you to have desire.

The instructors are right. There is no commitment so there is no certainty and they will not be wrong. I want to hear that something or someone will and the instructor tells me it should. Below is a list of words I compiled.

                                                Strong              Soft

control             emerge

care               enable

author           character

facts               feelings

distance         presence

objective          immersive

inform                inspire

useful              desirable

normal              absurd

The problem is my word list came from medical training and they are words that we can use to help the patient during their recovery. I wonder why we are all being treated as if we are patients? I'm not a patient. I feel normal.

My Social Media Confession

My dad always told me that I made things more difficult than they had to be.  He was right and once more I can see that.

I currently do not have a opt-in page to create the email list that I should have created from day one for Georgianna Hardware and I do not have a "Lead Page".  I dislike email and sales lead pages so much that I do not want to share misery like that with anyone that follows GHC.  

Email is a problem for me because I like to read and I 

have opted in to receive so many emails that it is not

unusual for me to receive over 400 emails every day.

Dad was absolutely right.  I make it all more difficult because I am stubborn. 

I am not suggesting that you do not have email opt-ins, nor am I suggesting that you do not have a sales lead page.  When these things are set up properly they are wonderful assets!  

I would appreciate it if you would recommend my blog through the G+ button at the upper left or use one of the buttons at the left to be notified of new posts or just connect with GHC through Google. 

It almost seems too simple.  I started GHC four years ago believing that social media would work to the advantage of business and in this case, I believe I was right.  Dad would be proud but I still don't want to pester everyone with emails.  That's what I do!  I opt-in so my social contacts don't have to.

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Creative Internet Marketing

I have been writing about various aspects of internet marketing for a while.  It's just been my guess that everybody could use a an extra idea or two when it come to venturing into unknown waters.  

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of meeting Jill Lampi and attended a webinar that she held explaining LinkedIn.  Shortly after we started Georgianna Hardware a friend of mine suggested that I register with LinkedIn but facebook, Twitter and G+ received a lot more attention.  When I saw Jill's webinar I decided rather than ignore LinkedIn I should learn more about it.  Jill made the process easy!

Jill Lampi is a Creative Internet Marketing Professional that assists entrepreneurs, coaches, artists and experts in all types of industries in developing and implementing complete Internet Marketing plans that embrace the power of the Internet as a learning and sharing tool.  Personally, I believe that her professional approach to internet marketing makes her a force to be reckoned with.  

Jill Lampi is offering a free webinar on April 7, 2014.  I know I told you before but this is your reminder!  Jill's webinar training shares great information about Facebook Advertising whether you've ever run an ad or not. Newbies are  welcome!  During this webinar, you'll learn: How Facebook Remarketing can boost your current marketing campaigns
, how to activate your own remarketing pixel
 and strategies you can implement with your first Facebook ad campaign
.  

What is remarketing?  The answer from Jill's web site is:
  Have you ever gone to Amazon.com and searched for a book or product you were interested in, then noticed  when you went back to Facebook that that VERY product or book is now part of your advertising feed?  That’s Remarketing.

I suggest that you make the time to attend the webinar on April 7,2015 at  9 AM PST / 11 AM CST / 5 PM CET.  I assure you it will be a great investment of your time.

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