Category: Cats

Insights from Tiger and Benji and other cat stories

Summer Wishes

As winter drags on and spring seems out of reach I’m already wishing for summer so I can revel in the garden soak in the sunshine and rest in the shade by the stream. For Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge, Summer Scenes. ~ Susanne

Moments with Benji

I heard him singing from the landing this morning, bright eyed and bushy tailed. “What are you doing up there Benji?” I asked. “I’m bored, Sue. There’s nothing to do.” “Why don’t you go outside and play?” “Too cold, Sue.” “But you had a… Continue Reading “Moments with Benji”

Benji’s Portfolio

“Hey Benji.  Now that you’ve made it into your first calendar, I need to put a portfolio together for you. We need to be ready.” “What’s a portfolio Sue? And ready for what?” “Ready for the next calendar. Or contest.  All models keep a… Continue Reading “Benji’s Portfolio”

Somebody’s Ready for Monday

“C’mon Sue! Let’s play!” “Oh Benji, it’s Monday. And it’s too early besides. Why don’t you go outside to play.” “Please, Sue. It’s too cold out there.” “Okay Benji. But just a few minutes.” “Okay, I’m ready! Go!” “Faster Sue. Faster!” ‘You’re a wildcat… Continue Reading “Somebody’s Ready for Monday”

Sewing Fun with Benji

I should have known the boy would get in the way. I’d bought some kitchen towels at a craft fair for hanging on the stove.  I liked the concept – they wouldn’t fall on the floor like my other ones do.  But the seller… Continue Reading “Sewing Fun with Benji”

Hooray! I Finally Got my 2020 Cat Care Calendar!

It finally arrived!   All the way from the UK!  My 2020 Cat Care Calendar! Take a look and you’ll see Benji featured for the month of May. In addition to three calendars I also received a few other goodies including a certificate –… Continue Reading “Hooray! I Finally Got my 2020 Cat Care Calendar!”

Looking Up with Benji

Look!  Up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! Only Benji knows for sure and he’s not talking!  🙂 Happy Weekend from Susanne and Benji.

Life and Maintenance in the December Garden

While the rest of the country has been hammered by winter, here in the Great Northwest I’m still working in the fall garden.  Nothing major of course,  just the ordinary maintenance that life requires. Our home is surrounded by evergreen trees – mostly Douglas-Firs… Continue Reading “Life and Maintenance in the December Garden”

Happy Anniversary Tiger!

“Can you believe It was six years ago this month, Tiger?  Sorry I don’t remember the exact date.” “What’s that Sue?” “When we brought you and Shadow home from the cat hotel. Only you weren’t called Tiger then, your name was Miracle.  And Shadow… Continue Reading “Happy Anniversary Tiger!”

Of Cats and Gardens

I couldn’t pass up the chance to share a few of my favorite photos in response to Sunday Still’s Photo Challenge. I’ll start with a picture of sweet Benji on my lap in the garden. Yes, it’s the same one that made it into… Continue Reading “Of Cats and Gardens”