Month: March 2020
Posted on March 31, 2020
by Susanne Swanson
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I hope there’s a road trip in my future this spring. I don’t know what the rules will be. We’d take our little trailer on lonely highways through wide open spaces with sunsets like this and practice social distancing. ~ Susanne
Posted on March 30, 2020
by Susanne Swanson
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Oh hey! Benji and I are featured on Katzenworld today as they showcase winners of the International Cat Care competition. We are the month of May in the calendar. Check it out!! 🙂 Source: 2019 ‘Cat-Human Relationships’ photography competition winner – Susanne Swanson… Continue Reading “2019 ‘Cat-Human Relationships’ photography competition winner – Susanne Swanson from the US”
Posted on March 29, 2020
by Susanne Swanson
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I, like you, have been in quarantine – staying at home – sheltering in place – or whatever else you want to call it. But it was only the last 8 days that I ACTUALLY stayed at home as I’ve been nursing a head… Continue Reading “Benji Makes Quarantine Fun!”
Posted on March 28, 2020
by Susanne Swanson
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As much as Benji loved his perch he’d obviously outgrown it. It was time for an upgrade. So I found a nice one at the pet store and brought it home. “What do you think Benji?” I asked. “Hmm,” he said. “You could have… Continue Reading “Benji’s New Perch”
Posted on March 27, 2020
by Susanne Swanson
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Benji and I are in the office. He’s paying attention to the crows out front. They’re getting materials for nesting, twigs and soft materials like this. I watch the pair wishing them good luck. I notice Benji has disappeared and I hear some commotion… Continue Reading “Cats and Crows from the Office”
Posted on March 26, 2020
by Susanne Swanson
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“When’s it gonna end, Sue?” “What’s that Benji?” “This confinement. It’s getting on my nerves.” “It’s only been a week Benji. Besides. You’re not in quarantine.” “But you are Sue. And it feels longer in cat years.” “I suppose it does Benji. But it… Continue Reading “A Conversation with Benji in Quarantine”
Posted on March 25, 2020
by Susanne Swanson
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At least virtually! It was a year ago that we went to see the daffodils in bloom in Skagit Valley, the first time ever, though I’ve lived in Washington my whole life! We made the journey 60 miles north of Seattle to Roozengaarde, which… Continue Reading “Let’s Go Visit the Daffodils!”
Posted on March 24, 2020
by Susanne Swanson
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On our recent trip to Oahu I kept seeing this beautiful flower – endemic to Hawaii – and recognized as the Big Island’s official island flower. Even the name is lovely – Ohi’a Lehua – for Cee’s Flower of the Day. ~ Susanne
Posted on March 23, 2020
by Susanne Swanson
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I’ve already posted the highlights from last month’s trip to Oahu – it seems like a lifetime ago! But as we are all in need of armchair travel during these pandemic days I thought I’d share a few more pictures from Paradise, with more… Continue Reading “Gleanings from Oahu’s Turtle Bay Resort”
Posted on March 21, 2020
by Susanne Swanson
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During these times of social distancing I’m thankful to have access to so many beautiful places nearby; and as long as we are allowed to visit our state and national parks we will continue to do so. So yesterday we drove south to Kanaskat-Palmer… Continue Reading “Social Distancing on the Green River”
Cats and Trails and Garden Tales 