Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
Insights from Tiger and Benji and other cat stories
“Hi Tiger. I’m glad to see you’re using your new box.” “I’d like to post a picture, but you look a bit grumpy in this one.” “Sorry Sue. I was trying to sleep. How’s this?” “Perfectly debonair, Tiger. Thank you.” Happy Caturday from Tiger.… Continue Reading “Tiger – From the Box”
Whilst I was recuperating on my bed last week I had two regular visitors – Tiger Benji Both ends were welcome. Happy Caturday from Tiger and Benji. ~ Susanne
“Benji, guess what? I got a new book. It’s called, “Cats Behaving Badly - Why Cats do the Naughty Things They Do,” by Celia Haddon. “Is Tiger acting up again, Sue?” “Actually no, Benji, I was thinking of you.” “Me?? What on earth are you talking about?”… Continue Reading “Cats Behaving Badly – or just Behaving as Cats”
After good health for all of 2023, the new year arrived and brought me a cold, remember those? Not the bad one going around that lasts up to 3 weeks, but apparently the shorter version, just a few days long. Still, I was miserable… Continue Reading “Comforting Cats in Sickness and in Health”
Today was fresh and green, just like the new year, and I was called into the garden. The cats joined me for a while, Tiger content to inspect and meander, Benji, escaping under the fence. I filled the wheelbarrow with winter debris, then looked… Continue Reading “Happy New Year from the Cats and the Birds!”
About this time every year I sign off from the blog for a week or so. Somewhat begrudgingly as I really do enjoy blogging. But for me – and perhaps you – a break is in order, while I refuel before heading into a… Continue Reading “Till Next Year – Parting Shots of the Boys”
It’s a rainy day in the Pacific Northwest and the cats are getting restless. The humans are too. Benji is out of sorts, and I do what I can to cheer him up, pulling out his favorite toys, until we’re both too tired to… Continue Reading “Rainy Days and Cats and Mondays”
Starting the day with a kitty on my lap. Happy Caturday! ~ Susanne and Benji