Month: January 2017

A trip to Siberia … and a Coup!

Would you vacation in Siberia?  Would you?  What if it you knew there would be an attempted coup that might threaten your return home to these United States of America?  Well no, I wouldn’t, but yes, my mother did.  And so I will take you on a journey… Continue Reading “A trip to Siberia … and a Coup!”

Benji ~ it’s a cat’s life

This is Benji and today was a good day to be a cat.  First let me say I am a very good hunter.  (As good or better than my older brother who seems to be losing his touch.  I am not at all jealous.)… Continue Reading “Benji ~ it’s a cat’s life”

Scenes from a ferry ride to the Olympics

It was a perfect day for a ferry ride. The mountains were out and glowing, Dinner in Port Townsend was perfect at sunset. Another day in the Pacific Northwest. ~  Susanne

Paris Spontaneously

Once upon a time I visited Paris rather spontaneously which was not at all in keeping with my obsessive planning nature. And while I don’t necessarily recommend this approach (unless it is the only way you can get there) it worked for me! It happened like this. We… Continue Reading “Paris Spontaneously”

Good Morning!

Oh, yes it was. I had to be up and out the door earlier this morning and was rewarded by this sunrise. ~ Susanne

California Dreamin’ on a Winter’s Day

As winter is in full swing here in the Northwest, I am in a California Dreamin’ kind of mood and remembering a special trip taken to the lesser known east side of the Golden State (at least to me) a few years ago. Being from Seattle, I had been… Continue Reading “California Dreamin’ on a Winter’s Day”

Tiger the (teenage) Senior Cat

This is Tiger and as you know I am the senior cat in residence. I shall turn 9 this spring in human years (not to be confused with the 9 lives of which I am on # 3) which makes me eligible for cat discounts. The point is, I’m starting… Continue Reading “Tiger the (teenage) Senior Cat”

Daily Prompt: Unseen ~ by Benji

This is Benji and every day is fun when you’re outside and unseen.  My favorite spot is on the perch Bob made for me.  It’s best when it’s sunny and dry but it even works nice in the rain because the branches overhead provide… Continue Reading “Daily Prompt: Unseen ~ by Benji”

Tree and Sky at Sunset

I don’t know what it is but lately the sunsets have seemed otherworldly and I find myself running out into the cold to capture those few minutes when gold and pink swirl against blue and gray all framed by evergreen shadows.  Tonight was such a night. ~ Susanne

Cat Overtures

The room was cozy and warm and Tiger was sleeping on the bed alone.  I’m tired too and decide to join for a nap. A few minutes later here comes Benji. “Still room,” he thought to himself.  “Perhaps if I’m really quiet he won’t notice.” Tiger’s… Continue Reading “Cat Overtures”