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Ways to choose your cat’s name

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Choosing a selective and attractive name for your kitten is not an easy task, you have to be very selective about it, especially when you are looking for a special name with a particular meaning.

Avoid the long name as it is very hard to pronounce and your kitten finds it hard to respond to that name.

The main thing when choosing the name is whether you are comfortable with naming the kitten after your own choice or not.

There are many ways to find your kitty’s name using any means…

15 most important ways are given below for your help below:

1. Impression: Looking at the color and pattern of your kitty’s fur, you can easily suggest different names for your kitty, if it is gray in color, you can call it smoky or misty, etc.
2. Favorite Hobbies: What is your favorite book or movie character? What movie do you like the most? Your favorite actor or actress. Your favorite nickname? These are some important aspects through which you can take the best name for your pussycat. Here you can create a huge list of many possibilities.
3. Favorite Cartoon Characters: Cartoon characters are really engaging and attractive in nature such as Tom and Jerry, Bug’s Bunny, Arial, Hilary, Sponge Bob, Shrek, Bambi, Aladdin.
4. Gods and Goddesses: Mercury, Venus, Aphrodite, Hera, Zeus are some examples of gods and goddesses, you can use these and similar ones for your kitty.
5. Names of philosophers: Plato, Socrets, Aristrotel, Voltaire are some of the names of philosophers that you can use for your kitten if her appearance is of the philosophical type J
6. Musicians: Classical music lovers may like the names of Mozart, Straus, Beethoven, Brahms, Bach, Vivaldi. Modern music lovers may like Madonna, Britney Spears.
7. Famous Couples Names: If you have a couple of kitties, you can use famous couples names for your kitties like Sonny and Cher, Oscar and Lucinda, Simon and Garfunkle, Napoleon and Josephine, etc.
8. Sports: If he likes sports, you can take the names of favorite sports personalities for your kitty like Agassi, Martina, Maria. boxing fans use the name ali for their kitty and many other names for their kitty as well
9. Current fashion things: you can use the names of fashion designers and models for your kitty, if you find it suitable, you can use the name of the model of your own country or some other country.
10. Groceries or food: Most people are addicted to some of their favorite foods that they always used to eat when they had free time, so they can name their kitties. In general, you have many options when it comes to your favorite foods. Sugar, candy, cookies, herbs, and spices are also useful in this category.
11. Famous Places: Places like India, Sydney, Melbourne, Paris, Rome, London, China and many other suitable names for your kitty, you can easily use them for your kitty.
12. Historical – Mythology, history, politics and science can give you many ideas like Nightingale, Avalon, Aztec, Camelot etc.
13. Titles: You can give your kitty any title like Duke, Earl, Baron, Viscount, Queen, Princess, etc.
14. Nature: inspiration matters a lot when naming your kitten, you can be inspired by flowers, trees, animals. bamboo, amber, crystal, flower, daisy, firefly, etc.
15. Alcohol: Wine and spirits offers plenty for inspiration. You can use the name of Brandy, Vodka, Whiskey and many more names of your choice.

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Baking Bubba’s Cakes for the Holidays

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After the age of 50, some of us begin to take on different character traits. Some of these traits may be due to a smaller dose of testosterone flowing through our bodies or it may be that we have mellowed out over the years. The kids are grown, the weddings are over, and retirement is just around the corner. Now is the time for those hobbies and pastimes that we never made time for when we were young. Some of us have even started reading Southern Living magazine. (There are some attractive young women in this magazine, and they cover SEC football during the fall of the year.) Southern Living also has golf course features and they always have several articles on one of our favorite pastimes… FOOD.

Now the good news about cooking when you hit double cents (age 55) would be that your wife will no longer try to tell you how to cook or what you’re doing wrong. Usually she doesn’t care if she cooks a whole pound of bacon or uses a pound of butter on a plate. My spouse is so happy that he doesn’t have to make another decision about food or a meal that says absolutely nothing about anything I cook. Let me tell you guys who think you have to be a girly man to cook. Get a grip. This is the ideal time to grab your favorite adult beverage. The female of the species does not think it inappropriate for males to drink while slaving over a hot grill or gas stove.

Another benefit of cooking is the trip to the local grocery store. I quickly made friends with the wine section at my Kroger and women of all ages believe that if you’re a man and you buy food, you’ll have the answers to all your cooking questions. Go figure! I’m not kidding my wife, but it’s always entertaining to offer sage advice to women and the casual man on the proper preparation and cooking time of various dishes. I try to stick to the basics, like pork tenderloin, chicken, steak, and specialty burgers, but from time to time I offer advice on complicated dishes that I know absolutely nothing about.

This past Thanksgiving I decided I would make a special chocolate cake for friends and family. The ingredients alone cost me $45. Did I mention the recipe called Bourbon and thought what the heck, I might as well buy a half gallon since it was already in the store? One never knows when a friend or two might drop by while cooking and it would be downright inhospitable not to offer a libation or two. Anyway, most of my friends like their bourbon with sour mash, and if they find out I’m cooking, they’ll make a special trip to: number one, watch me make a mess, and number two, have a couple of shots. and solve the mysteries of the world.

The aforementioned cake includes 1/3 cup of bourbon (or was it 1 cup, I can’t remember) but it was a great cake and eaten by all my friends and family. I recall that the cake, icing, and frosting took a total of 1 pound of butter, 1 pound of sugar, and ½ pound of brown sugar. Plus there was buttermilk and powdered sugar included. Needless to say, the thing melted in your mouth and was completely consumed.

The only bad news in the whole story is the need to clean up once you’re done. When grilling, cleanup is simple, burn off grill grease, dispose of foil and disposable plates, and clean out beer cans. Cooking indoors is a totally different animal. Your spouse or significant other expects you to wash all pots and utensils used during cooking and to clean the stove and counter. Why is that? You’d think they’d be so happy for us to cook a meal or dessert that they’d at least volunteer to clean, I mean really, cleaning isn’t brain surgery. It’s not going to happen. Just go and do it.

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COVID-19 Frontline Workers: Strategies to Stay Emotionally Healthy

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To date, worldwide, there have been more than 3 million people infected with COVID-19, more than two hundred thousand deaths, and millions more who have been affected financially and emotionally. Our frontline workers are tasked with continuing to go to work to meet our public health and safety needs. During this unprecedented pandemic, frontline workers and healthcare personnel are trying to care for their patients and the general public while dealing with their own physical exhaustion, stress, worry, and anxiety. Below are some mental health tips, strategies, and resources to stay emotionally healthy.

PHYSICAL HEALTH:
EAT REGULARLY – With an increased workload, variable work schedules, and psychological fatigue, it’s all too easy to skip a meal. Sometimes you may be too tired to cook, and prefer to catch up on your sleep. If you don’t have time or energy to cook, consider meal prepping, buying a healthy meal to go, or choosing healthy frozen meal options. Although frozen and take-out foods may not be your best option, they may be a better alternative to skipping meals or eating unhealthy snacks.

GET MOVING!- Even if you can’t get to the gym or participate in a sport with your exercise buddies, consider participating in a physical activity at home like yoga, stretching, push-ups, hand weights, or exercise videos.

MEDICATIONS- Don’t forget to take your medications if prescribed. Set reminder alarms or stick sticky notes so you don’t miss a dose.

MENTAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL:
Don’t forget to self-assess daily! How are you dealing with your stress? Do you feel more detached or closed off? Are you more irritable or do you get angry easily? Have you started self-isolating or not answering calls or texts? Do you feel overwhelmed or out of control? Are you crying or do you feel bad? If you experience any of the above, don’t hesitate to talk to someone and get help.

UNPLUG:
Take a step back and breathe. Depending on the demands of the job, it can be very difficult to stop and hit the reset button. However, being able to temporarily unplug is important to allow both your body and mind to recharge. Try not to constantly talk about work during your breaks or at lunch. When you are home, focus fully on your family and engage in bonding activities to help rejuvenate your mind and spirit. Consider participating in meditative, spiritual or religious activities according to your beliefs.

PARTNER REGISTRATION:
Although you may be coping well, that doesn’t mean your co-workers are managing your stressors effectively. Look around! As you walk down the hall, walk through an open office door, or chat in the staff room, look closely. Be on the lookout for any unexpected negative changes in your co-workers’ appearance, hygiene, attitude, or mood. Consider doing a quick check on friends, asking them how they’re doing. Even if they don’t open right away, remind them that help and resources are available.

PERSONAL RESOURCES:
Employers are encouraged to provide information to their staff about available resources, including employee assistance programs, mental health providers, and financial support. Consider highlighting available resources through ongoing reminders on the company website, weekly emails, Facebook posts, or informational bulletin boards.

NORMALIZE HELP SEEKING BEHAVIOR:
Although it is important to get help, doing so still carries sociological and cultural stigmas. Everyone can do their part to normalize the search for mental health care. As a society, we don’t think twice when a person talks about going to their doctor for a medical problem. However, we all need to be aware of how we respond or comment when a person says they are stressed, overwhelmed, or having trouble coping. Make sure you don’t ridicule, use negative language, gossip, or minimize the person’s difficulties. Instead, be that voice of encouragement and empowerment!

REMEMBER THAT ASKING FOR HELP IS NOT A SIGN OF WEAKNESS BUT A SIGN OF COURAGE!

MEANS:

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
• The Crisis Text Line: Text TALK to 741741
• NAMI Helpline: 1-800-950-NAMI (1-800-950-6264)
• Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990
• Dial 211- visit 211.org if you need help finding food, paying housing bills, accessing free child care or other essential services.
• Military OneSource: Provides materials and information on programs for military parents.
Telephone numbers:
Toll Free: 1-800-342-9647
En español call: 1-800-342-9647
TTY/TTD: Dial 711 and provide the toll-free number 1-800-342-9647
• Veterans (VA) Crisis Line: Call 800-273-8255 or text 838255
• DoD/VA Suicide Outreach: http://www.suicideoutreach.org
• InTheRooms.com: live online AA/NA meetings

MENTAL HEALTH SMARTPHONE APPS:
advance application
life armor app
Breathe2Relax App
Headspace (meditation app)
Insight Timer App

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