Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
Insights from Tiger and Benji and other cat stories
Another springlike day, and Tiger went out to enjoy; not bad for an 18-year-old cat. Benji is always game; not bad for a tripawd. Flowers are beginning to appear among the fallen leaves and pinecones, this a tiny Cyclamen; this a Lenten Rose. A… Continue Reading “Sweet Happenings in the Garden”
“Who me, Sue? I don’t feel that old.” “Yes, you, Tiger! According to the doctor. She said 18 cat years is like 100 human years, never mind what the charts say.” “No wonder I’m so tired.” “She said you look pretty good for your… Continue Reading “Tiger, My 100-year-old Cat”
“How about a little photoshoot, Benji?” “Sure, Sue, how about this?” “Nice Benji, but you look a little shellshocked. Can you tone it down a bit?” “Sorry, Sue. Something more like this?” “Much better, Benji. You’re such a handsome boy.” “Thanks, Sue.” Happy Caturday… Continue Reading “A Photo Shoot for Saturday Caturday”
“Please, Sue. Can we play?” “Sorry, Benji. I’m busy.” “Please, Sue.” “Okay, Benji. For a few minutes. What do you want to play?” “The cord, Sue!” “Okay, Benji. That’s all. I need to work on the computer now.” “But remember. The white cords are… Continue Reading “Saturday Caturday with Benji”
Facebook reminded me that 9 years ago, this was the view from my office window. It was Benji’s first snow. There’s been no snow yet this winter, but we still enjoy looking out the window. “Right, Benji?” “Of course, Sue.” This morning, I replenished… Continue Reading “Looking out my Window with Benji”
You think they’d call it a Catnip Licker Toy. Stuffed full of catnip it’s quite tasty to the boys. But after getting it thoroughly soaked, the hind legs kick in, or in Benji’s case, hind leg. Tiger enjoyed his too, albeit with moderation and… Continue Reading “Benji and Tiger and the Catnip Kicker Toy”