Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
Category: Cats
Insights from Tiger and Benji and other cat stories
Whatcha Doin, Benji?
“Oh, hi, Sue. I found the supplies. Thanks, I appreciate it.” “Only I could use some help getting into the snacks.” Happy Caturday from Susanne and Benji! 😺😺
“D” is for Daylilies – and Danger to Cats
When I first heard that daylilies only blossom for one day, I thought, why bother? But then I saw them in mass, each bud seeming to wait their turn for glory. Beautiful together, and close up too, though I may have gotten carried away.… Continue Reading ““D” is for Daylilies – and Danger to Cats”
Kitty on my Lap for National Hug Your Cat Day
Apparently, I missed National Hug Your Cat Day on June 4th, but Benji never knew. He prefers sitting on my lap, anyway. Happy Caturday, and Belated National Hug Your Cat Day! ~ Susanne
Life is full of Adjustments – Benji Two Years Later
“Benji, did I ever tell you that you’re an inspiration to me.” “Why’s that, Sue?” “You’re so cheerful! Despite your handicap, you still love life! I’m not so sure I would do as well.” It’s been 2 years since Benji’s accident – Time to… Continue Reading “Life is full of Adjustments – Benji Two Years Later”
What’s in Today’s Garden?
It’s still early, but here’s what’s happening today: Lilacs are budding – just starting to bloom. It took years. My dear mother-in-law gave us this Lilac, and we transplanted it from our house in Seattle years ago. They don’t like to be moved so… Continue Reading “What’s in Today’s Garden?”
I Almost Forgot!
It was 10 years ago that I started this blog, and my how time does fly! Tiger was my muse and avatar from the beginning, but left us this month to be with his brother, on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge. Thankfully,… Continue Reading “I Almost Forgot!”
And now for some Comic Relief – Provided by Benji
In my last post, I shared a eulogy for my sweet Tiger, who passed over the Rainbow Bridge last week. I was teary-eyed for a few days, especially while I reviewed pictures I captured of him over the past 13 years. But today, Benji… Continue Reading “And now for some Comic Relief – Provided by Benji”
Sweet Dreams, Tiger
“You were a good kitty, Tiger, gentle and sweet. We miss you already.” We adopted him when he was five years old, living in a cat hotel. His previous owner was desperate to find a home for him, and in the meantime was boarding… Continue Reading “Sweet Dreams, Tiger”
Celebrating Hummingbirds in Today’s Garden
I replenished the feeders yesterday and the hummers appreciated it. Benji and I enjoyed watching from a distance. O Happy Day! 🙂 ~ Susanne
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