Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
Month: March 2020
Photoshoot in the Garden with Tiger and Benji
“Hey boys, can you stop what you’re doing for a minute? I’d like to get some pictures for your portfolios.” “Can’t you see we’re busy Sue??” “It will only take a minute Tiger. Just one good headshot. That’s all I need.” “Okay, okay, how’s… Continue Reading “Photoshoot in the Garden with Tiger and Benji”
Let Them Make Soap!
Forget hand sanitizers! When soap is at a premium why not make your own? I’ve been making soap for close to twenty years now and I thought it was the perfect time to share the process with you as it’s both enjoyable and relaxing… Continue Reading “Let Them Make Soap!”
Welcome to my Garden!
Good morning! And to all of you who are housebound, welcome to my garden! That includes you hummingbirds – you are welcome to stop by for a bath anytime! 🙂 ~ Susanne
A Walk through Paradise – in Waimea Valley!
Need to get away? Come with me for a walk in Waimea Valley! Tucked away on Oahu’s North Shore, across from Waimea Bay, you’ll find Waimea Valley, a valley deeply rooted in Hawaiian history, and Oahu’s last intact ahupua’a, a traditional Hawaiian land parcel… Continue Reading “A Walk through Paradise – in Waimea Valley!”
Everybody’s Gone Surfing on Oahu’s North Shore!
Coronavirus got you down? Time for some armchair travel to the North Shore where surfing is king! Yes, on our recent trip to Oahu – before the world went into quarantine – we spent four nights on the North Shore next to the Seven… Continue Reading “Everybody’s Gone Surfing on Oahu’s North Shore!”
FOTD – Azaleas Heralding Spring!
I thought we could use some early spring cheer and I found it in my backyard where the azaleas are starting to bloom. For Cee’s Flower of the Day Photo Challenge ~ Susanne
Super Worm Moon Through the Trees
Strange name isn’t it? But that’s what tonight’s last full moon of winter is called. It was a clear night so I went out to watch it while it was rising through the trees. So there you have it. The Super Worm Moon through… Continue Reading “Super Worm Moon Through the Trees”
The Beautiful Rhododendron! Washington’s State Flower
We tend to take for granted what we have in abundance, and in Washington the rhododendron is abundant- not to mention hard to spell. 😉 And it brings back memories too. Of traveling to grandma’s house and counting the rhodies we saw in the… Continue Reading “The Beautiful Rhododendron! Washington’s State Flower”
To Oahu’s North Shore – Kualoa Ranch and Turtle Bay
Every visitor to Oahu needs to make the trek to the North Shore at least once. Most make it a day trip but this time we opted to spend four nights at Turtle Bay Resort so we could linger and enjoy all the North… Continue Reading “To Oahu’s North Shore – Kualoa Ranch and Turtle Bay”
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